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These viral TikTok Cinnamon Rolls with heavy cream take cans of Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls and soak them in heavy whipping cream. Then they are topped with melted butter and brown sugar. This viral recipe is the BEST and easiest cinnamon roll recipe you will ever make!
Do you ever see a recipe video online and think "I HAVE to make that immediately!" I'm not usually one that makes viral TikTok recipes (although I did make TikTok Baked Oatmeal!), when I saw a video of TikTok Cinnamon Rolls (on Instagram because that's how it works if you're over 30 years old), I immediately bought the ingredients to make them.
This recipe takes two cans of Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls and transforms them into the fluffiest and most delicious cinnamon rolls that you will ever make with canned cinnamon rolls with one viral hack! If you're looking for other ways to use canned cinnamon rolls, check out my Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole and my Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread!
These TikTok Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate Saturday morning delicacy and are a delicious treat that you will be making them again and again.
What's the secret to this TikTok cinnamon rolls recipe? First, you add heavy cream to the bottom of the pan. The cream adds a tenderness to the rolls as they soak it up as they bake. The other key is a mixture of butter, brown sugar, and a bit of cream that you pour over the raw rolls.
This TikTok Cinnamon Roll recipe creates a delicious topping on the rolls and also creates a sauce that you can drizzle over the baked rolls. YUM!
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- EASY - this recipe only uses four separate ingredients! Heavy cream, butter, and brown sugar are the secret ingredients that are added to cans of cinnamon rolls.
- Saucy - the heavy cream and butter/brown sugar mixture create a super yummy sauce on the bottom of the rolls that is incredible drizzled on top.
Ingredients
- Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls - I've only made these with the Grands. I highly recommending only using Grands Cinnamon Rolls, but if you can't find them, I think other brands would still work. They probably won't be quite as big, but still fluffy and delicious!
- Heavy Whipping Cream - one cup of heavy cream goes on the bottom of the baking dish and gets soaked up by the cinnamon rolls. This makes them completely melt in your mouth!
- Butter - this recipe uses one stick of butter that is melted with brown sugar and poured on top of ht rolls.
- Brown Sugar - one cup of brown sugar is used in this recipe.
- Frosting - top the cinnamon rolls with the given cream cheese frosting or whatever icing that comes with the Pillsbury cinnamon rolls.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
- Nuts - you can definitely add some chopped walnuts or pecans! Add them to the brown butter/sugar mixture. Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are a delicious healthy breakfast option with nuts.
- Vanilla Extract - add some vanilla extract to the brown sugar mixture for an added vanilla flavor.
- Cinnamon - add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the butter/sugar mixture for extra cinnamon flavor. Or if you're in the mood for pancakes, try Cinnamon Roll Pancakes.
Step-By-Step Instructions
This easy recipe for the fluffiest and most delicious cinnamon rolls with heavy cream is SO easy!
- Pour the heavy cream on the bottom of a greased 9x13" pan.
- Place the raw cinnamon rolls on top of the heavy cream.
3. Next, melt together the butter and brown sugar in a pan on the stove. Once they are melted, add 3 tablespoon of heavy cream and whisk well to combine.
4. Pour this mixture over the top of the rolls.
5. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. The top should be golden brown and the liquid should be mostly absorbed. There will likely still be some liquid on the bottom once you start plating them, but this is pure GOLD. Be sure to drizzle it over the cinnamon rolls!
6. Frost the gooey cinnamon rolls with the provided frosting or cream cheese icing and don't forget the liquid from the pan, too. ENJOY!
Storage. Store any leftover TikTok cinnamon rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. We just reheat in the microwave.
Recipe FAQs
Can I use other types of cinnamon rolls instead of Grands?
I really recommend using Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls as they are bigger and work so perfectly with this recipe. If you can't find Grands cinnamon rolls, regular canned cinnamon rolls will work (I've tried it!), too. Trader Joe's and Annie's Organic also have large cinnamon rolls that work well.
Do I have to use heavy cream?
Yes! The heavy cream is a key step because the cinnamon rolls soak it up and it makes them super tender and delicious. They will literally melt in your mouth. I would not recommend substituting milk, as it is not high enough in fat content and will likely just make the cinnamon rolls soggy.
Can this cinnamon roll recipe be doubled?
Yes, definitely. Simply double everything and use two baking dishes.
Do these taste like Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls?
They are pretty darn close! These doctored up store-bought cinnamon rolls really do taste just about as close as you can get to Cinnabon cinnamon rolls after baking in heavy cream, butter, and brown sugar!
What should I serve these with?
These are delicious with some savory breakfast items such as Jalapeño Bacon and scrambled eggs!
This fluffy cinnamon roll recipe from TikTok is truly a must make. They taste like homemade cinnamon rolls and require minimal effort. I don't think I'll ever made cinnamon rolls any other way!
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- Sausage Croissant Breakfast Casserole
- The Fluffiest Buttermilk Pancakes with Buttermilk Sauce
- Jalapeno Bacon
- Nutella French Toast Casserole
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TikTok Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream
These viral TikTok Cinnamon Rolls with heavy cream take cans of Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls and soak them in heavy whipping cream. Then they are topped with melted butter and brown sugar. These are the BEST and easiest cinnamon rolls you will ever make!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 rolls
Calories: 591kcal
Author: Taylor Ellingson
Ingredients
- 2 cans Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls
- 1 cup plus 3 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray a 9x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
Place the cinnamon rolls in the baking dish and then pour the whipping cream around them.
In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar.
Once melted, stir in the additional 3 tablespoon of heavy cream and stir until smooth.
Pour this mixture over the cinnamon rolls.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. The tops should be golden and most of the liquid should be soaked up. If all of the liquid isn't soaked up, that's normal - just spoon it over the cinnamon rolls after you serve them - it's SO good!
Use the frosting provided in the cinnamon rolls to frost the cinnamon rolls.
Serve and drizzle with additional liquid from the pan. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pillsbury Grand's Cinnamon Rolls are the absolute best option for this recipe. I have made these with non-Grand's cinnamon rolls and it does work, but they are not quite as good.
- Serve leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Be sure to save the liquid from the bottom of the pan, too.
- To reheat leftovers, microwave on 50% power for 60-90 seconds, checking halfway through.
Nutrition
Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 726mg | Potassium: 55mg | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
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