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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Equipment

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

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

Instructions

 

• 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.
• Prepare the Filling:
• In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Stir in the chopped pecans.
• Assemble the Rolls:
• Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface.
• Roll the dough into a 12x18 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.
• 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.
• 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!

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!