Cinnamon Roll Recipe
If you haven’t heard about the viral cinnamon roll trend sweeping TikTok, well, let me be the one to fill you in. The internet’s obsession with making cinnamon rolls better, gooier, and absolutely delicious has taken over kitchens and bellies everywhere. It's all about adding one ingredient. It's an indulgent ingredient, but don't worry, we aren't adding that much, and we are eating a cinnamon roll, right?
Servings: 5 rolls
Calories: 379kcal
Equipment
- Measuring cup
Ingredients
- 1 tube store-bought cinnamon rolls: I recommend Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing See notes for other the recipe for other package sizes
- ½ cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- Baking spray or butter dish
- ¼ stick butter thinly sliced Optional
- ¼ cup brown sugar Optional
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Optional
- pecans Optional
- 1 cup homemade cream cheese icing Optional
- A light sprinkle kosher salt Optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Spray large baking dish with nonstick baking spray and place cinnamon rolls in.
- Pour the heavy cream over the top of the cinnamon rolls and place in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
- If you're adding in the additional ingredients then evenly over the top of each bun.
- Remove from heat and add icing (that it comes with or that you make by hand) on top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
You may see cream bubbling around the rolls, but if they are lightly brown on top, they are done! (and delish)
This recipe can be doubled. Use a 9X13 baking pan or one that fits all your rolls.
Store any leftover rolls in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap and keep them at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a day or two. How Much Cream to Add to Cinnamon Rolls
2 cans Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls (5-count package) + 1 cup heavy whipping cream or heavy cream.
1 can Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls + ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream or heavy cream
1 can Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (8 count) + ½ cup heavy whipping cream or heavy cream Use a baking dish, pie plate, or oven-proof skillet that your rolls will fit in. Nutritional information will vary on the exact ingredients you use.
Store any leftover rolls in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap and keep them at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a day or two. How Much Cream to Add to Cinnamon Rolls
2 cans Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls (5-count package) + 1 cup heavy whipping cream or heavy cream.
1 can Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls + ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream or heavy cream
1 can Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (8 count) + ½ cup heavy whipping cream or heavy cream Use a baking dish, pie plate, or oven-proof skillet that your rolls will fit in. Nutritional information will vary on the exact ingredients you use.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
