Perfect Pistachio Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
These Perfect Pistachio Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting are soft, fluffy, and filled with a rich pistachio paste, topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. A delightful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, featuring a beautifully golden crust and a luscious nutty filling.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Bread & Rolls
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dough
- 4 cups/500 grams flour
- ½ cup/100 grams sugar
- 1 large egg
- ~3 tablespoons/25 grams fresh yeast (8 grams dry yeast)
- 0.42 cup/100 milliliters sour cream
- ¾ cup/160 grams milk
- 7 tablespoons/100 grams butter
- ⅔ teaspoon/7 grams coarse salt
Filling
- 3½ cups/400 grams ground natural pistachios
- 1 cup/120 grams powdered sugar
- ¾ cup/170 grams butter (at room temperature)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- ½ cup/100 grams cream cheese
- ¼ cup/50 grams heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup/60 grams powdered sugar
- Crushed pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook, combine the egg, milk, sour cream, sugar, yeast, flour, and salt. Turn the mixer on low speed and gradually add the butter. Mix for an additional 2 minutes, then increase speed to high-medium and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and uniform. Cover and let the dough rise until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix the ground pistachios, powdered sugar, and room temperature butter until it forms a smooth paste. If the filling hardens, gently warm it in short microwaves to soften.
- Shape the Rolls: Divide the risen dough into two equal parts. Roll each into a thin, even rectangle. Spread the pistachio filling evenly over the dough. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the dough into strips of even thickness, then roll each strip into a tight roll. Slightly flatten them and place in a baking pan with gaps to allow for rising. Let rise for 45 minutes.
- Bake the Rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) in turbo mode. Bake the rolls for approximately 35 minutes, until golden brown on top and bottom.
- Prepare the Frosting: While rolls cool, mix cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooled, generously spread cream cheese frosting over the rolls. Sprinkle crushed pistachios on top for garnish. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the yeast is fresh and active for optimal dough rising.
- Proper kneading is essential for the ideal texture and gluten development.
- If pistachio filling becomes too stiff, gently warm to ease spreading.
- Allow rolls to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use crushed pistachios as garnish for added texture and presentation.
