Pistachio Cream Rolls (Better Than Cinnamon Rolls!)
Soft, fluffy pistachio cream rolls filled with a rich pistachio swirl and topped with a warm pistachio glaze. A bakery-style twist on classic cinnamon rolls that’s completely RIDIC-ULICIOUS.
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water about 110°F
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter melted (for pan)
Pistachio Filling
- 1/2 cup pistachio cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- Optional:
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Pistachio Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 2 tbsp pistachio cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add sugar, melted butter, milk, egg, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- In a bowl, mix pistachio cream, brown sugar, softened butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Roll dough into a 12x18-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread pistachio filling evenly over dough. Add white chocolate chips and chopped pistachios if using.
- Roll tightly into a log.
- Slice into 12 rolls and place in a buttered 9x13 baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake at 350°F for 22–28 minutes until lightly golden and soft in the center.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, pistachio cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
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Notes
- Best served warm for that soft, gooey texture
- Don’t overbake—soft centers are key
- Add orange zest to the glaze for a fresh flavor twist
- Can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning
Storage
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave for 15–20 seconds to soften. Rolls can also be refrigerated overnight before baking.Nutrition
Serving: 1rollCalories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 267mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 384IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
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