Description
These Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls are a quick and easy twist on the classic favorite, made using store-bought puff pastry for a flaky, buttery texture. Coated with a cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a creamy vanilla-infused cream cheese frosting, they’re perfect for a fast breakfast treat or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Rolls
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but still cold)
- 2 tbsp salted butter (melted)
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp salted butter (room temperature)
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: Place the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a floured surface. Using a floured rolling pin, roll the pastry into a 10 x 15 inch rectangle with the short side facing you, ensuring an even thickness.
- Brush with Butter: Brush the melted salted butter evenly over the surface of the puff pastry, leaving about a 1-inch border around all edges free of butter.
- Sprinkle Cinnamon-Sugar: In a small bowl, whisk together the ground cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle this mixture uniformly over the buttered pastry, ensuring every bite has that cinnamon-sugar flavor.
- Roll Up Pastry: Beginning with the edge closest to you, tightly roll the puff pastry into a log shape, maintaining firmness to keep the spiral intact.
- Slice Rolls: Using a serrated knife, carefully cut the rolled log into 9 equal slices, each forming an individual cinnamon roll.
- Arrange in Pan: Place each roll in the prepared baking pan, cut side up, leaving approximately an inch of space between each for expansion during baking.
- Bake Rolls: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and flaky.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together the room temperature cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy—this should take about two minutes. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined. Once mixed, beat the frosting on medium speed for another minute until it achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Frost and Serve: Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm cinnamon puff pastry rolls immediately after they come out of the oven. Serve right away and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is cold but thawed for easier handling and rolling.
- Using a serrated knife helps to cut clean slices without squashing the rolls.
- Let the rolls cool slightly before frosting if preferred, but spreading frosting while warm helps it melt slightly and seep into the layers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days and warm before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
