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Why Pour Heavy Cream Over Cinnamon Rolls?

The Best Cinnamon Rolls


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cinnamon rolls 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

“Discover the secret to perfectly soft, gooey cinnamon rolls every time! Our foolproof recipe uses a magical heavy cream technique that creates irresistibly moist, bakery-quality rolls with minimal effort. These homemade cinnamon rolls feature buttery layers, sweet cinnamon swirls, and creamy icing – perfect for special breakfasts or cozy weekend treats.”


Ingredients

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For the rolls:

  • 1 can (12.4 oz) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (or homemade equivalent)
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For optional homemade icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or baking dish.
  2. Arrange: Place cinnamon rolls snugly in prepared pan, leaving small gaps between them.
  3. Cream Mixture: In small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, melted butter and vanilla until combined.
  4. Pour: Slowly pour cream mixture evenly over and between the cinnamon rolls.
  5. Bake: 20-25 minutes until golden brown and center rolls spring back when lightly touched.
  6. Ice: Cool 5 minutes, then drizzle with included icing or homemade icing.
  7. Serve: Best enjoyed warm with a glass of cold milk or coffee!

Notes

Storage: Keep covered at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for 5 days
• Reheating: 15 seconds in microwave or 5 mins at 300°F in oven
• Variations: Add ¼ cup chopped pecans or 2 tbsp brown sugar to cream mixture
• Dough Tip: For homemade dough.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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