Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, gooey pastry that combines the rich creaminess of cream cheese with the irresistible warmth of cinnamon. These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Rolls are not just a recipe; they're a slice of heaven that transforms an ordinary morning or afternoon into an extraordinary culinary experience. With a golden, buttery exterior and a luscious, sweet filling, these rolls are about to become your new obsession – guaranteed to make everyone at the breakfast table beg for seconds!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package of crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup of sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar with ground cinnamon. This will be used for the filling and topping.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles on a clean, flat surface.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each crescent roll triangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the cream cheese layer on each triangle.
- Roll up each triangle starting from the wider end, gently pinching the edges to seal in the filling.
- Place the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each roll.
- Brush the tops of the rolls generously with melted butter and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and puffy.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the prepared glaze over the warm rolls, allowing it to slightly melt and cover the tops.
- Serve warm and enjoy the delightful Cinnamon Cream Cheese Rolls!
Tips
- Make sure your cream cheese is truly softened to room temperature for the smoothest, creamiest filling possible.
- When rolling the crescents, be gentle but firm – this helps keep the delicious filling inside and creates a beautiful, uniform shape.
- Don't skip brushing the rolls with melted butter before baking; this creates that irresistible golden, crispy exterior.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to your cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Let the rolls cool slightly before glazing to prevent the sugar from becoming too runny.
- If you want a more decadent version, try adding a sprinkle of chopped nuts on top of the glaze.
- These rolls are best served warm, so time your baking to coincide with when you want to serve them.
- For make-ahead convenience, you can prepare the rolls up to the point of baking and refrigerate overnight, then bake fresh in the morning.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 35mg
