Pistachio Chocolate Rolls are soft and fluffy rolls with nutty pistachios and sweet chocolate in every bite. They use a store-bought pizza dough that makes the perfect, soft and fluffy rolls.
Using store-bought pizza dough makes baking cinnamon rolls SO much easier and quicker. The chocolate mixture comes together with 5 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry too!
These pistachio chocolate cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, nutty, and oh so addictive.
.For more easy recipes, try Pizza Dough Cinnamon Rolls, Salted Pistachio White Chocolate Chip Cookies and Salted Pistachio Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Why this recipe works
Easy to make – Just a few steps and 5 ingredients required to bake the rolls. Super simple!
Soft, fluff cinnamon rolls – These taste better than any cinnamon roll I’ve ever tried! They are pillowy and literally melt-in-your-mouth.
Pistachio chocolate - Every bite is full of gooey chocolate and nutty pistachios!
Pizza dough – This uses store-bought pizza dough, where you can find at any of your local grocery stores.
Ingredients Notes
Here are the ingredients we’ll be using! Exact measurements and details can be found in the recipe card below.
Butter - I used unsalted butter. This will be melted.
Chocolate - I used a dark chocolate bar chopped up. You can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips! I think milk would be to sweet.
Cocoa powder – Unsweetened cocoa powder is used in this recipe. Make sure to use a high quality one.
Pistachios - Salted or unsalted works. Make sure to chop them up!
Pizza dough – Make sure this is fresh, not frozen. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before starting.
Powdered sugar - Make sure you use powdered sugar (also known as icing sugar), and not granulated sugar.
Step by step instructions
Here is how to make and bake these pistachio chocolate rolls. You will need a 9×9 square pan lined with parchment paper, two medium mixing bowls, and a rolling pin.
Step 1 – Prep. For easy removal of the rolls, place parchment paper on the bottom and sides of the pan. Set aside. Then in a small bowl, mix together dark brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Step 2 - Make chocolate mix. In a small bowl, add butter and chocolate and melt together. Then add in cocoa powder and icing sugar and mix until smooth.
Step 3 – Roll dough. Transfer pizza dough to a lightly floured work surface and roll using a rolling pin until roughly a large rectangle about 9-10″ x 12-14″. Make sure it is roughly all the same thickness.
Step 4 - Spread chocolate. Take the mixture and spread it evenly across the dough, leaving about 1" on all sides. Then take the chopped pistachios and evenly sprinkle them on top.
Step 5 – Roll into log. Starting at one end, gently roll the dough into a tight log form.
Step 6 – Slice into rolls. Taking a sharp knife or floss, cut into 9 even rolls. To make this easy, I first scored the log in thirds, and then cut each section into 3 even pieces.
Step 7 – Add into pan. Transfer the rolls into the prepared pan. Sprinkle more pistachios. Cover with a cloth and place in a warm spot (like a sunny corner) for 30 minutes to rise.
Step 8 – Bake. Once risen, pour heavy cream on top of the rolls and into the pan. Then bake for 30-35 minutes.
Step 9 – Make icing. While it bakes, make the icing. Mix together icing sugar, cream, and vanilla. Add an extra tbsp of cream as needed to create desired consistency.
Step 10 – Frost the rolls. Once baked, allow to cool for at least 10 minutes, then drizzle the fresh buns and dig in!
Expert Baking Tips
Here are a few expert baking tips from my kitchen to yours
- Make sure your pizza dough is FRESH, and not frozen. This recipe will not work if your pizza dough is frozen and thawed.
- Make sure the heavy whipping cream you pour on is at room temperature, and not cold. It’s really important that all the ingredients we work with for cinnamon rolls is room temperature for optimal results..aka fresh and fluffy buns!
- Your hands are the best tool in the kitchen. Don’t be afraid to get messy!
FAQ
Can I make this in an 8×8 pan?
You can, but the dough rises a lot so they might get super tall! I would use less pizza dough. For an 8×8 pan, use 1lb of pizza dough (approx 453-500g). For a 9×9 pan, use anywhere from 620-700g.
How do I make my dough rise if my house is cold?
Rolls rise best in a warm environment. I like to put mine directly in the sun covered with a towelette to rise. If your house is cold, turn your oven on to 100°F. Then, turn your oven off and place the rolls inside with the cover on them. Slightly open your oven door to let the hot air escape while you let the rolls rise for 30 minutes.
Why is it so hard to roll out my pizza dough?
Make sure it is fresh pizza dough, and not frozen. Also, if your pizza dough is cold, it won’t roll out as easily. I learned this the hard way! Also remember that flour is your best friend. If the dough is sticky and hard to work with, lightly coat the rolling pin and surface you’re working on with flour.
How do I store these pizza dough pistachio chocolate cinnamon rolls?
These rolls are best eaten day of or next day. Nothing better than a fresh cinnamon roll right out of the oven! Since the frosting has dairy in it, store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
What is the best way to reheat pistachio chocolate cinnamon rolls?
If you are just heating one or two, you can either place them in the microwave for 15 seconds, or in your toaster or stove oven at 300°F for 5 minutes.
Can I use crescent dough?
No, you must use fresh pizza dough.
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Pistachio Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
For the rolls
- approx 620-700 g fresh pizza dough room temperature* see notes below for more details
- 2/3 cups roasted and salted pistachios chopped
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
For the chocolate filling
- 6 tbsp butter melted
- 1/2 cup chocolate bar
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp icing sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
For the icing
- 3/4 cups icing sugar
- 2-3 tbsp cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Prep the baking pan. Line it with parchment paper all around. Take the pizza dough out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before beginning.approx 620-700 g fresh pizza dough
- In a small bowl, add butter and chocolate and melt together. Then add in cocoa powder, icing sugar, and cinnamon and mix until smooth.6 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup chocolate bar, 3 tbsp cocoa powder, 3 tbsp icing sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Transfer room temperature pizza dough to a lightly floured surface and roll out with a rolling pin until about 9-10″ by 12-14″. Make sure it is the same thickness all around.
- Spread chocolate mixture on top, leaving about 1" all around each edge. Then sprinkle the chopped pistachios on top evenly.2/3 cups roasted and salted pistachios
- Starting from one long side, tightly roll up the dough and form a log.
- Taking a sharp knife, score the dough into thirds (this will help you cut even pieces). Then take each piece and cut into 3 even cinnamon rolls.
- Cover a 9×9 pan with parchment paper. This will help with removing the cinnamon rolls and keeping all the gooeyness inside them.
- Transfer the cinnamon rolls into the pan and cover with a cloth. Place in a warm environment (like in front of a sunny window) for 30 minutes to rise.
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Then pour heavy whipping cream on top and in the pan.1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- Bake the cinnamon rolls uncovered for 30-35 minutes.
- While they bake, make the icing. In a medium bowl, add icing sugar, vanilla, and cream. Mix until icing forms. Add extra cream depending on desired consistency.3/4 cups icing sugar, 2-3 tbsp cream, 1 tsp vanilla
- Allow the rolls to cool for at least 10 minutes. Then drizzle icing on top and enjoy!
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