Description
Pistachio Cream Breakfast Rolls are soft, fluffy sweet rolls filled with a rich pistachio cream filling and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. These bakery-style rolls combine nutty pistachio flavor with a tender pastry texture, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated sweet roll dough or crescent dough sheet
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachio cream spread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon milk (if needed)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- In a bowl, mix pistachio cream, softened butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and finely chopped pistachios.
- Spread the pistachio filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log.
- Slice into 8 equal rolls and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth to create the glaze.
- Add milk if needed to thin the glaze.
- Spread the glaze over the warm rolls.
- Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality pistachio cream for the richest flavor.
- Toast pistachios lightly before adding for extra nuttiness.
- Homemade sweet dough can be substituted for a bakery-style version.
- Do not overbake to keep the rolls soft and fluffy.
- Store leftovers covered for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American