Description
Cinnamon rolls with heavy cream are an indulgent twist on the classic treat, featuring fluffy dough enveloped in sweet cinnamon swirls and topped with a luscious glaze. The addition of heavy cream ensures a moist, gooey texture that elevates these rolls to heavenly heights. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this easy-to-follow recipe will have your kitchen filled with delightful aromas and everyone begging for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (warmed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter; stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough, roll it out into a rectangle, and spread softened butter on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll tightly into a log and slice into equal pieces. Place cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Pour heavy cream over the rolls before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk; drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll (90g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg