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Instant Pot Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 212 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot with yogurt function
  • 1 7-inch round baking pan (or springform pan)
  • 1 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Rolling pin
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Pastry Brush

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ 2 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
  • ½ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
  • ½ cup pumpkin purée 🎃
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice

Notes

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

  1. In a bowl, whisk together warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add pumpkin purée, melted butter, egg, vanilla, salt, and pumpkin spice. Mix well.
  3. Gradually add the flour and knead until a soft dough forms. (If sticky, add a little more flour.)
  4. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 2: Proof the Dough in the Instant Pot

  1. Grease the Instant Pot liner and place the dough inside.
  2. Select the Yogurt function and set it to 30 minutes to proof until doubled in size.

Step 3: Make the Filling & Roll the Dough

  1. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice.
  2. Roll out the dough into a 12x16-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  3. Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the sugar-spice mixture evenly.
  4. Roll up the dough tightly from the long side and slice into 12 even rolls.

Step 4: Second Proof & Cook in Instant Pot

  1. Grease a 7-inch baking pan and arrange the rolls inside.
  2. Cover loosely with foil.
  3. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and place a trivet inside.
  4. Place the pan on the trivet, seal the lid, and select Steam for 25 minutes.
  5. After cooking, allow a 10-minute natural release before opening the lid.

Step 5: Prepare the Frosting & Serve

  1. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  2. Spread over warm cinnamon rolls and serve immediately!

Pro Tips for Perfect Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls:

✅ Use the Instant Pot Yogurt setting – speeds up proofing!
✅ Don’t over-knead – keeps the dough soft and tender.
✅ For extra gooey rolls, add a drizzle of maple syrup on top before serving.
✅ Want a golden top? After cooking, broil for 2-3 minutes in the oven.
🔥 Enjoy these warm, fluffy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy fall treat! 🎃🍂