1 teaspoon pumpkin spice (or a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Mix the Dough
Add flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, melted butter, eggs, and pumpkin puree to the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Filling
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick.
Spread the Fillings
Spread the softened butter over the rolled-out dough, then evenly spread the cheesecake filling on top. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling over the cream cheese layer.
Shape the Rolls
Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
Cut the Rolls
Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Second Rise
Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the Rolls
Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to achieve a smooth consistency.
Frost the Rolls
Once the rolls are cool, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top.