Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Homemade Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. With a dough infused with creamy pumpkin puree and aromatic chai spices, these rolls offer a unique flavor profile that will impress your family and friends. Topped with a luscious chai cream cheese glaze, they are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a decadent dessert. Bake them fresh to fill your home with comforting aromas that evoke the essence of fall. Whether enjoyed warm out of the oven or reheated throughout the week, these cinnamon rolls are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Almond milk, unsweetened
- 2 black tea bags
- 2 Tbsps pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp chai spice blend
- 4 cups organic All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Artisan Bread flour
- 1 packet Rapid Rise Yeast
- 1–2 tsps pumpkin spice blend
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup WARM water
- 1/2 cup organic brown sugar + 1 Tbsp
- 1 1/4 cup Almond milk, unsweetened + at room temp.
- 1 cup organic pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs, room temp.
- 6 Tbsps unsalted butter, melted + cooled until warm
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup organic brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temp.
- 1 Tbsp Dessert Lover Blend
- 3 cups organic powdered sugar, sifted
- 4 oz. organic cream cheese, softened at room temp.
- 3–4 Tbsps cooled Chai tea mixture
Instructions
- Warm almond milk and steep black tea bags for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm almond milk mixture with maple syrup and chai spice blend.
- Gradually mix in flours, yeast, and salt until well combined.
- Knead dough until smooth (about 5–7 minutes), then let it rise in a greased bowl until doubled (30 minutes).
- Prepare filling by mixing softened butter with brown sugar and Dessert Lover Blend.
- Roll out risen dough into a rectangle and spread filling evenly over it.
- Roll tightly, cut into pieces, then place in a greased baking dish to rise again (20 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare glaze by mixing cream cheese with powdered sugar and cooled chai mixture until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg