Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream

Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream – Thanks to a viral baking tip on TikTok, you can make store-bought rolls taste homemade by combining cinnamon rolls with heavy cream. I have seen recipes for them all over my for-you page, so I finally caved. Jump on the trend and make your very own TikTok cinnamon rolls.

It wouldn’t be the first time TikTok made me try something new. Before this, it was healthy Coke with balsamic vinegar and the Bella Hadid sandwich recipe. I had to test it out. But unlike healthy Coke, which left me puzzled, this TikTok trend is drool-worthy; the tasty breakfast treats are light, fluffy, and moist, and nobody will know you didn’t make them from scratch. They’re just that good!

WHAT IS THE VIRAL CINNAMON ROLL HACK?

With so many videos of people recreating these unique cinnamon rolls with heavy cream, it was hard to track down the original creator. However, the mastermind behind the viral cinnamon roll hack broke the internet. And all she did was add heavy cream to store-bought cinnamon rolls, genius!

In addition to the heavy whipping cream, I noticed creators pouring a brown sugar glaze over the cinnamon rolls. I tried it, but it was too sweet for me. If you have an extra sweet tooth, add the mixture to the rolls before they bake.

Here’s What You Need to Make the Brown Sugar Glaze:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions:

Warm ingredients in a skillet and pour it over the cinnamon rolls. Cover them with foil and bake according to the instructions below.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

• Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls: Remove the Pillsbury cinnamon rolls from their packaging and add them to a prepared baking dish for quick and easy cinnamon rolls ready to serve in 30 minutes! You can use frozen cinnamon rolls as well. 
• Heavy Whipping Cream: I get the hype! I may include this SECRET INGREDIENT in all my cinnamon roll recipes from here on out because adding the cream results in gooey Cinnabon-style cinnamon rolls, and I can’t get enough. 
• Cream Cheese: Full-fat cream cheese creates a smooth and delicious frosting to take the pre-packaged icing to the next level.
• Butter: Butter combines with cream cheese to make the perfect frosting. 
• Powdered Sugar: Sweeten the frosting with powdered sugar.
• Vanilla Extract: I use vanilla extract to flavor the cinnamon rolls with heavy cream, but get creative. Try caramel, orange, or maple extract for something different.
• Sea Salt: Salt is an underrated ingredient and balances the sweetness of the dessert.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS

• Nuts: Top the cinnamon rolls with toasted pecans or walnuts.
• Icing: Melt butter and brown sugar to make the brown sugar glaze and pour it over the top.
• Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls: For the pictures, I used seasonal pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls, but they have other flavors like original, lemon, strawberry, and hot cocoa.

HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON ROLLS WITH HEAVY CREAM 

The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.

EXPERT TIPS

• Line the cinnamon rolls into a baking dish and make sure they are spaced out with room to expand.

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SERVING SUGGESTIONS 

• Fruit: Serve cinnamon rolls with sliced apples, pears, blueberries, strawberries, or mixed fruit.
• Eggs: Scrambled eggs, a vegetable omelet, hard boiled eggs, poached eggs, or soft-boiled eggs are a great way to add protein to your meal.
• Meat: Try serving the rolls with bacon, turkey sausage patties, or ham steak.
• Beverages: If all you want is a grab-and-go breakfast, the cinnamon rolls taste delicious with a cool glass of milk, a cold brew latte, or herbal tea.

WHAT TO DO WITH THE LEFTOVERS 

• Refrigerate – If you end up with leftovers, fresh cinnamon rolls with heavy cream will keep at room temperature for 3-4 days. Place them on a plate and cover them with foil.
• Freeze – I don’t recommend freezing baked cinnamon rolls unless you bake them and leave the frosting off. Sometimes I bake two batches, one to eat right away and one to freeze for later. To freeze the rolls, you should gather them together, wrap them tightly in plastic, and place them into a freezer-safe container or bag. Cinnamon rolls will freeze for 2 months.
• Thaw – When you’re ready to eat, defrost them in the fridge overnight. Prepare the frosting, warm your cinnamon rolls in the oven according to the baking instructions, and enjoy.
• Reheat – For best results, set the oven to 350°F (176°C) and pop them in for 5 minutes.

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