Description

These Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream are incredibly soft, gooey, and rich, thanks to a special baking method that involves pouring heavy cream over the rolls before baking. This technique results in extra moist and flavorful cinnamon rolls, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special treat.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp salt

3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg

For the Filling:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Heavy Cream Soak:

3/4 cup heavy cream (to be poured over before baking)

For the Frosting:

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

1 Prepare the Dough In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast, letting it sit for 5 minutes until foamy Add melted butter, egg, salt, and flour, mixing until a dough forms Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size

2 Prepare the Filling Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl Roll out the dough into a 14×10-inch rectangle and spread softened butter over it Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough

3 Roll and Slice the Dough Roll the dough tightly from the long side and slice into 12 equal pieces Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish

4 Add the Heavy Cream and Bake Pour the heavy cream evenly over the rolls Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown

5 Prepare the Frosting Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth

6 Frost and Serve Spread the frosting over warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy

Notes

For an extra gooey texture, use additional heavy cream before baking

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days

Warm leftovers in the microwave for a soft texture

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream, Gooey Cinnamon Rolls, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, Soft Cinnamon Rolls