Pistachio Rose and Cardamom Rolls to the Rescue
I've been thinking about making these Pistachio Rose and Cardamom Rolls for awhile now. At first I thought I would make they healthy my normal Paleo style, but it's Christmas and you gotta eat real rolls.
I was on Pinterest for about 2 hours researching if someone has done these rolls already and I'm glad to report that nope, this should be the first time you see these rolls anywhere. I used pistachio paste/butter for the filling with some rose petals and crushed pistachios. It's so freaking pretty when you spread out the paste on the dough.
I found some pistachio paste in my cupboard that I got in Paris a few Christmases ago. It doesn't have an expiration date but it's been sealed in a can with no air so it still must be good right?? So far no stomach aches so all good!! Anyway you can get the same exact past I got from Amazon, which I will link below.
The rose petals I used are from Rose Dose which was gifted to my by my friend Kristina who runs the blog Fork In the Road.
45 Minute Rolls
These rolls only took 45 minutes using this recipe from The Recipe Critic. This recipe is legit. The only change I made was adding in a tablespoon of ground cardamom. You need that much as cardamom looses it's flavor pretty fast when you bake with it.
With the icing I used some Simple Mills Vanilla Icing and laced it with rosewater. These rolls turned out so good. It's going to be on rotation every year now at Christmas time. As a bonus it also looks super festive and pretty with the colors of the pistachio and rose petals decorating the cake.
Ingredients
For the Dough (Ingredients list from The Recipe Critic)
- 2 and ¾ Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Packet Instant Yeast
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Cardamom
- ½ Cup Water
- ¼ Cup Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 Egg
For The Filling
- 1 Can Pistachio Paste
- 1 Tablespoon Crushed Pistachio
- 1 Teaspoon Rose Petals
For the Topping
- ½ Cup Simple Mills Vanilla Frosting
- 1 Tablespoon Rose Water
- 1 Teaspoon Rose Petals
Equipment
- 1 9 Inch Spring Foam Cake Tin
Instructions
- To make the dough follow the Instructions at The Recipe Critic.
- For the filling after you have rolled out the dough spread the pistachio paste all over the dough and then sprinkle with the pistachio and rose petals.
- Roll into a tight ball and cut into 9 pieces and arrange on a 9 inch spring foam cake tin.
- Bake following the directions from The Recipe Critic.
- To make the topping place the vanilla icing and rose water in a bowl and mix well. Spread on top of the warm rolls and sprinkle the top with more rose petals. Enjoy!
Jere says
Never heard or seen pistachio paste but now I'm curious about it. These rolls really look good.
Sarah Anne Stubbs says
What wonderful flavors! I've used cardamom and rose but never together! I can't wait to try these!
Michelle - Hold the Moo says
Oh my goodness how beautiful! The flavour combo is making my mouth water.
Alecia @CSNY says
I love cardamom and pistachio but I don't think I've ever had them together. The subtle green color is really beautiful with the rose petal, it's a lovely dessert
Homemade & Yummy says
These would be great for a weekend brunch with the girls. I would hope to have some leftovers to enjoy with tea during the week. Guess I would have to make a double batch!!
Elizabeth Satala says
These sound delicious! I love pistachio!
Yvonne Janowski says
Beautiful presentation! Would be great for Valentines or Mother’s Day tea.
Catherine Brown says
This is beautiful Rezel! Do the rose petals have a strong flavor? The amount used here seems so small.
Michelle Jordan Barsness says
What a lovely combination of exotic flavors. These look divinely beautiful and tasty. Delish!
karyl henry says
I love the green color of the rolls from the pistachio! I've never eaten rose petals before. What a beautiful and unique treat
April Ronnecke says
Oooh they look delicious! I love adding cardamom to my desserts. I also like the way you styled your photos. Where did you get the serving tray? I really like the handles.
Rezel Kealoha says
Hi April! The tray is from a local hobby ceramicist that lives near me. There are so many talented people here!
The Fitchen says
This cake is BEAUTIFUL! It would be perfect for a special brunch.
NICOLE SHILLINGS says
Mmm, these rolls sound like heaven!!! I love the rose petals. I've been obsessed with them lately in my food.
Rezel Kealoha says
me too! So obsessed with rose petals!