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cinnamon rolls with heavy whipping cream

Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Whipping Cream

This viral TikTok cinnamon roll hack uses heavy whipping cream to make store-bought rolls soft, fluffy, and bakery-quality. Simply pour ½ cup of heavy cream over the rolls before baking to create a rich, gooey texture. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, and enjoy irresistibly moist cinnamon rolls. Perfect for brunch or dessert, this easy method transforms ordinary rolls into a decadent treat!
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 558 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls – 1 tube 5 rolls
  • Heavy Whipping Cream – 1/2 cup
  • Butter – 1 stick
  • Dark Brown Sugar – 3/4 cup
  • Cinnamon – 1/2 tablespoon
  • Base Ingredients List:
  • Store-bought cinnamon rolls – 2 cans 16 rolls
  • Heavy whipping cream – ⅔ cup
  • Salted butter – 6 tablespoons
  • Light brown sugar – ½ cup
  • Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9" x 13" baking dish.
  • Arrange 10 Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls in the dish.
  • Pour 1 cup of heavy cream over the rolls.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking at 25 minutes.

Notes

  • Warm the heavy cream slightly before pouring for even absorption.
  • Use Pillsbury Grands Original Cinnamon Rolls for best results.
  • Bake at 350°F for 28-35 minutes until golden brown.
  • Store unfrosted rolls at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for 4 days, or freeze for 2 months.
  • Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds or in the oven at 300°F for 10-15 minutes.
  • Adding ¼ to ½ cup of heavy cream over 6 rolls before baking keeps them moist.
Keyword Cinnamon rolls, gooey cinnamon rolls, heavy whipping cream, Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, TikTok cinnamon rolls