Perfect Pistachio Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

 

Ingredients

Dough:

• 4 cups (500 grams) flour
• 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
• 1 large egg
• ~3 tablespoons (25 grams) fresh yeast (8 grams dry yeast)
• 0.42 cup (100 milliliters) sour cream
• 3/4 cup (160 grams) milk
• 7 tablespoons (100 grams) butter
• 2/3 teaspoon (7 grams) coarse salt

Filling:

• 3 1/2 cups (400 grams) ground natural pistachios
• 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup (170 grams) butter, at room temperature

Frosting:

• 1/2 cup (100 grams) cream cheese
• 1/4 cup (50 grams) heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar

Topping:

• Crushed pistachios

Instructions

Dough:

1. In a mixer bowl with a dough hook attachment, combine the egg, milk, sour cream, sugar, yeast, flour, and salt.
2. Activate the mixer on low speed and gradually add the butter. Continue mixing for an additional 2 minutes.
3. Increase the mixer speed to high-medium and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and uniform.
4. Let the dough rise until it doubles in size (approximately 1 hour).

Filling:

1. Mix the ground pistachios, powdered sugar, and room temperature butter in a bowl until you achieve a smooth paste.

Assembly:

1. Once the dough has risen, divide it into two equal parts. Roll out each part into a thin and even rectangle.
2. Spread the pistachio filling on top, ensuring it covers the dough completely. If the filling has cooled and hardened, gently microwave it in short bursts to soften it.
3. Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, slice the dough into strips of even thickness. Roll them up into rolls and flatten them slightly.
4. Place the pistachio rolls in a suitable baking pan, leaving gaps between them to allow for rising. Let them rise for about 45 minutes.

Baking:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) in turbo mode.
2. Bake the rolls for approximately 35 minutes or until they achieve a lovely golden brown color on top and bottom.

Frosting:

1. While the rolls cool off, prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, and powdered sugar together in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Finishing Touch:

1. Once the rolls have cooled, generously spread the cream cheese frosting on top.
2. Sprinkle some crushed pistachios for the perfect finishing touch. Enjoy!

Notes

• Ensure the dough rises properly for a light and fluffy texture.
• The filling can be softened if necessary by gentle microwaving.
• The frosting should be refrigerated until use to maintain its consistency.