Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls

Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls

Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls

Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls are a delightfully soft and fluffy treat that’s filled with a luscious cream cheese filling and topped with crunchy pecans.

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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water 110°F
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• For the Filling:
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• For the Topping:
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium mixing bowl
• Rolling Pin
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Pastry brush

Method

 

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Add the milk, sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Prepare the Filling:
7. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
8. Stir in the chopped pecans.
9. Assemble the Rolls:
10. Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface.
11. Roll the dough into a 12x18 inch rectangle.
12. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the dough.
13. Roll the dough up tightly, starting from the long side, and pinch the seams to seal.
14. Cut the roll into 12 equal pieces and place them cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
15. Prepare the Topping:
16. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until combined.
17. Spoon the mixture over the top of each roll.
18. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
19. Bake:
20. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
21. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
22. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
23. Prep Time:
24. 30 minutes
25. Cook Time:
26. 25-30 minutes
27. Total Time:
28. 1 hour 30 minutes (including rising time)
29. Nutrition (per roll, based on 12 servings):
30. Calories: 320
31. Total Fat: 18g
32. Saturated Fat: 9g
33. Cholesterol: 60mg
34. Sodium: 220mg
35. Total Carbohydrate: 35g
36. Dietary Fiber: 1g
37. Sugars: 18g
38. Protein: 5g
39. Enjoy these Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls as a delightful treat that brings comfort and warmth to any occasion!

Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls are a delightfully soft and fluffy treat that’s filled with a luscious cream cheese filling and topped with crunchy pecans.

not heavy or overly sweet either. I think they’re a perfect treat for any time of year, and if you’re not a pecan fan, feel free to omit them. It will still be undeniably delicious! If you’re looking for a light & airy pastry that’s not overly sweet, you’ve come to the right place. When you make a soft roll and pair it with a creamy filling and a nutty topping, you get the perfect treat. The addition of pecans just sends it over the top. I’ve really been in the mood for a cozy dessert and these dreamy rolls remind me of comfort and warmth. Not a fan of pecans? Don’t worry, it’s still delicious without them.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium mixing bowl
• Rolling pin
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Pastry brush

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
   • Add the milk, sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
   • Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
   • Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
   • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
2. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
   • Stir in the chopped pecans.
3. Assemble the Rolls:
   • Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface.
   • Roll the dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
   • Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the dough.
   • Roll the dough up tightly, starting from the long side, and pinch the seams to seal.
   • Cut the roll into 12 equal pieces and place them cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Prepare the Topping:
   • In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until combined.
   • Spoon the mixture over the top of each roll.
   • Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
5. Bake:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
   • Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time:

30 minutes

Cook Time:

25-30 minutes

Total Time:

1 hour 30 minutes (including rising time)

Nutrition (per roll, based on 12 servings):

• Calories: 320
• Total Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 220mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 35g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 18g
• Protein: 5g

Enjoy these Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls as a delightful treat that brings comfort and warmth to any occasion!