Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of Homemade Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful treat that perfectly marries the sweetness of pumpkin with aromatic chai spices. These rolls are fluffy and soft, filled with a rich pumpkin and spice mixture, then drizzled with a creamy chai glaze that elevates each bite. Ready in just over an hour, they make for an ideal breakfast, brunch, or dessert option that can brighten any gathering. Invite the inviting aroma of cinnamon and chai into your kitchen as you enjoy these delicious rolls fresh out of the oven.
Ingredients
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- 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 (2 1/4 tsps)
- 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 (NOT Pie filling!)
- 2 large eggs, room temp.
- 6 Tbsps unsalted butter, melted + cooled until warm
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup organic brown sugar for filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temp. for filling
- 1 Tbsp Dessert Lover Blend for filling
- 3 cups organic powdered sugar, sifted for glaze
- 4 oz. organic cream cheese, softened at room temp. for glaze
- 3–4 Tbsps cooled Chai tea mixture for glaze
Instructions
- Warm almond milk and steep tea bags with maple syrup for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix both flours, yeast, spices, salt, and brown sugar.
- Combine dry ingredients with the milk mixture, eggs, and melted butter; stir until combined.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth; let rise in a greased bowl until doubled (30 minutes).
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread softened butter and sprinkle filling mixture evenly before rolling tightly.
- Slice into rolls and place cut-side up on parchment-lined baking sheet; let rise again (20 minutes).
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare glaze by mixing cream cheese and powdered sugar with cooled chai tea mixture to desired consistency; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider incorporating nuts or dried fruit into the filling. Customize the glaze by adding vanilla extract or a dash of your favorite spices.