As these cinnamon rolls bake, the cream softens the dough and creates a custard-like richness. A butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon mixture melts into syrup between the spirals. Finished with a quick cream cheese frosting, they’re best served warm from the pan while the centers are still tender.
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Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F.
Cube the cream cheese to help it soften faster. Pour the heavy whipping cream into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Arrange the rolls
Pop open the package of cinnamon rolls and set the canister of frosting aside. Place the uncooked rolls in the prepared pan on top of the cream with a bit of room between each.
Step 3: Make the butter mixture
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Spoon the mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls.
Step 4: Bake covered
Cover the pan tightly with foil. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Make the frosting
Beat the cream cheese until smooth and soft. Add the container of frosting and blend until combined. Taste and adjust the sweetness with powdered sugar if desired. If it’s too thick to drizzle, thin with a bit of milk or cream.
Step 6: Frost and serve
Spread the frosting over the hot cinnamon rolls and serve warm.
Tools & Equipment
- 9×9-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Foil
- Spatula or spoon for spreading frosting
Tips for Success
- Taste the frosting before adding powdered sugar; adjust gradually to avoid overpowering sweetness.
- For softer rolls, ensure the pan is well-covered with foil so steam stays trapped. The steam keeps the rolls super soft.
- Let the rolls rest for 5 minutes before frosting so the icing doesn’t melt completely off.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and rewarm gently before serving. Baked goods don’t need more than a few seconds (like 15 seconds) in the microwave.
- A tiny splash of milk or cream can thin the frosting if it’s too thick.
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TikTok Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated tube of Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls with frosting they come in five per tube
- ¾ c heavy whipping cream
- ¼ c butter melted
- 1/3 c brown sugar packed
- 1 t ground cinnamon
- 2 oz cream cheese softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Cube the cream cheese to help it soften faster.
- Pour heavy cream into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Pop open cinnamon rolls and set the canister of frosting aside. Place uncooked rolls in a dish on top of cream with their sides touching.
- In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Spoon over the rolls.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add packaged frosting and beat until well combined. (Optional: add powdered sugar, 2 T at a time, to adjust sweetness.)
- Spread frosting over warm rolls. Serve immediately.
The bottom line
These TikTok cinnamon rolls are a shortcut dessert with bakery-level indulgence: the cream tenderizes the dough, the butter-sugar mixture bakes into caramel-like syrup, and the cream cheese frosting balances sweetness with a little tangy pizzazz. It’s a recipe that went viral on Tiktok that is worth every watch. Perfect for a weekend brunch, holiday breakfast, or an easy treat, they’re best eaten warm and straight from the pan.
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