Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of Homemade Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. These soft, fluffy rolls are filled with savory pumpkin and aromatic chai spices, making every bite a cozy experience. Topped with a creamy chai glaze, they are not only easy to make but also an impressive addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Almond milk, unsweetened
- 2 black tea bags, premium
- 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
- Combine warm water and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flours, salt, pumpkin spice blend, and brown sugar.
- Mix almond milk, pumpkin puree, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients with the yeast mixture; knead until smooth.
- Allow dough to rise until doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
- Prepare filling by mixing softened butter with brown sugar and Dessert Lover Blend.
- Roll out the dough, spread filling evenly, roll tightly into a log, and cut into 12 pieces.
- Let rise again for 15–20 minutes before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes.
- While baking, prepare glaze by combining cream cheese with powdered sugar and chai tea mixture.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg