Challah Tahini Cinnamon Rolls

Challah Tahini Cinnamon Rolls

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A rich, cozy challah tahini cinnamon roll recipe, perfect for brunch with friends or a relaxed weekend morning. Easier than you think, and a recipe to impress! Sweetened with date syrup.

  • Cook 25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 batch of challah dough
  • 1 cup medjool dates, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes
  • 1/2 cup Just Date Syrup
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/2 cup Just Date Syrup
  • 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Prepare 1 batch of challah dough according to recipe.
  2. Blend soaked and drained dates (discard remainder of liquid), 1/2 cup Just Date Syrup, and cinnamon in a blender.
  3. Roll out half of challah dough into a flat rectangular shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Spread the filling out onto the rectangle. Roll the dough into a tight log, starting from the short side of the rectangle.
  5. Slice the log into even pinwheels.
  6. Bake at 325°F for 20-25 minutes until puffy.
  7. While rolls bake, whisk frosting ingredients together (tahini, Just Date Syrup, cinnamon). Adjust proportions to taste.
  8. Spread the frosting on warm rolls and enjoy.
by Sylvia Charles