Description
Delight in these decadent Nutella Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls, featuring soft Kings Hawaiian rolls filled with a luscious Nutella and cream cheese mixture, brushed with butter, and baked to golden perfection. Topped with a creamy vanilla-infused cream cheese icing, these cinnamon rolls make a perfect indulgent breakfast or sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Rolls and Filling
- 12 Kings Hawaiian rolls
- ½ cup Nutella
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Icing
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F to warm up while preparing the cinnamon rolls.
- Prepare the baking dish: Lightly coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the Nutella and 4 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth and well blended.
- Slice the rolls: Carefully slice each Kings Hawaiian roll approximately three-quarters through to create a pocket for the filling.
- Fill the rolls: Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the Nutella and cream cheese mixture into the center pocket of each roll.
- Place rolls in dish: Arrange the filled rolls evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Brush with butter: Generously brush the melted butter over the tops of the rolls to enhance browning and flavor.
- Add cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered rolls.
- Bake the rolls: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the rolls are warm and the filling is bubbly.
- Prepare the icing: While the rolls bake, combine the remaining 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven, uncover, and generously spread the cream cheese icing over the hot rolls before serving.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easy blending and a smooth filling and icing.
- Adjust the Nutella amount to taste for sweeter or less sweet filling.
- For extra gooeyness, serve the rolls warm right out of the oven.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
- You can substitute regular Hawaiian rolls if Kings Hawaiian rolls are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
