Description
Warm, gooey cinnamon rolls get a festive fall upgrade with a creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, a buttery streusel topping, and a rich pumpkin spice glaze. These indulgent treats are perfect for chilly mornings, brunch gatherings, or simply savoring the cozy flavors of autumn!
Ingredients
Base Cinnamon Rolls:
- 2 cans Pillsbury cinnamon rolls (5-count packs)
- ½ stick butter (for greasing the pan)
Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 block cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree (well strained)
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons cold butter (cubed)
Pumpkin Spice Icing Glaze:
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Grease a muffin pan with softened butter.
- Whip Up the Filling:
- In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Mix the Streusel:
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture forms small, sandy clumps.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Press each cinnamon roll into a muffin tin cavity, creating a well.
- Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of the pumpkin cheesecake filling into each roll.
- Sprinkle generously with the streusel topping.
- Bake to Perfection:
- Cover the pan lightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, removing the foil halfway through.
- If browning too fast, re-cover with foil.
- Make the Icing:
- While baking, whisk together melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and pumpkin spice until smooth.
- Final Touch:
- Let cinnamon rolls cool for at least 15 minutes before drizzling with icing.
- Enjoy warm with coffee or a scoop of ice cream!
Notes
- Make sure to strain the pumpkin puree to avoid excess moisture.
- If using homemade cinnamon rolls, adjust baking time accordingly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 15–20 seconds for a fresh-from-the-oven taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American