Make the Brioche Dough. Place the lukewarm milk, 25g of the sugar, and the yeast in a medium sized bowl, and stir to combine. Leave for 10-15 minutes, or until foamy.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, place the flour, salt, and remaining sugar, and mix briefly to combine.

Add the milk mixture and egg to the dry ingredients, and mix on low for 2-3 minutes. Increase the speed of the mixer to medium, and mix for a further 5 minutes. Add the butter a little at a time, waiting until it is incorporated until adding the next piece. Mix for a further 7-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and soft.

Shape the dough into a ball and place into a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours and up to overnight, until doubled in size.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apples, sugar, cinnamon, and salt, and cook, stirring often, until the apples are tender, 3-5 minutes.

Add the corn starch and mix well to incorporate, then continue to cook until the mixture has thickened and the apples are coated.

Transfer to an airtight container and chill until ready to use.

Preheat the oven to 350°f / 180°c. Line a small sheet pan with parchment paper and place the pecans on it.

Toast the pecans for about 10 minutes, shaking occasionally, until lightly browned and toasted throughout.

Transfer to an airtight container until ready to use and store at room temperature.

Make the cinnamon filling. Place the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Mix well to combine.

Assemble the cinnamon rolls. Grease a baking dish (9”x13” or 23cm x 33cm) or line with parchment paper.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and roll into a rectangle that is 24” x 16” (60cm x 40cm). Spread with the brown sugar cinnamon mixture.

Top with the prepared apple pie filling. Spread the apple pie filling out evenly. Roughly chop the toasted pecans, and spread over the apple filling.

Roll up the cinnamon rolls. Starting with a long side, roll up into a tight spiral. Cut the log into two pieces.

Cover the dough logs with plastic wrap, and transfer to the freezer for 20 minutes.

Cut the cinnamon rolls. Once the dough logs have chilled, remove from the fridge. Slice each log into 6 equal pieces.

Lightly cover the pan with plastic wrap, and leave to rise for 45 minutes to an hour, or until puffy.

While the rolls are rising, preheat the oven to 350°f / 180°c.

Bake the rolls for 35 to 40 minutes, or until deeply golden brown.

Allow to stand for 15 minutes before icing with the Cream Cheese Frosting.

Make the cream cheese frosting. Place the butter and cream cheese in a bowl. Mix on medium speed until well combined.

Add in the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and salt, and whip until light and fluffy.

Spread onto the cinnamon rolls while they are still slightly warm.