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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

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Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 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
  • 12 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.

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