Imagine cinnamon rolls meeting baklava. Sticky, sweet, nutty, and buttery, these baklava-inspired cinnamon rolls are pure delight. Picture perfectly pillowy soft dough filled with a nutty, buttery cinnamon filling, and slathered with creamy honey frosting. They make the perfect breakfast for the upcoming holidays! This recipe is egg-free and dairy-free too!
These rolls feature perfectly pillowy soft dough with a nutty, buttery cinnamon filling, slathered with creamy honey frosting. They are egg-free and dairy-free, making them perfect for a festive breakfast.
Vegan Baklava Cinnamon Rolls
These Baklava Cinnamon Rolls combine the sticky, sweet, nutty, and buttery flavors of baklava with the soft, pillowy texture of cinnamon rolls. They are topped with a creamy honey frosting, making them the perfect breakfast for the upcoming holidays.
Baklava Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 cup warm plant-based milk almond, soy, or oat
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup dairy-free butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Nutty Cinnamon Filling:
- ½ cup dairy-free butter softened
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
- ½ cup finely chopped pistachios
- ¼ cup finely chopped almonds
Creamy Honey Frosting:
- 1 cup dairy-free butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2-4 tbsp plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp agave syrup or maple syrup to mimic honey flavor
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a small bowl, mix the warm plant-based milk with the granulated sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, melted dairy-free butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Nutty Cinnamon Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix the softened dairy-free butter, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Add the finely chopped walnuts, pistachios, and almonds to the mixture.
Assemble the Cinnamon Rolls:
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about ¼-inch thick.
- Spread the nutty cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
- Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
- Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cut side up.
- Cover the dish with a damp cloth and let the rolls rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
Bake the Cinnamon Rolls:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly in the pan while you prepare the frosting.
Prepare the Creamy Honey Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the dairy-free butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Add the agave syrup or maple syrup and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Add plant-based milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
Serve:
- Spread the creamy honey frosting over the warm rolls.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the sticky, sweet, and nutty goodness!
Notes
- Plant-Based Milk: Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
- Nuts: Use your favorite combination of nuts for the filling. Traditional baklava uses walnuts, pistachios, and almonds.
- Agave Syrup: This is used to mimic the flavor of honey while keeping the recipe vegan. You can use maple syrup as an alternative.