Viral Cinnamon Rolls Heavy Cream (Print Version)

Ultra-moist cinnamon rolls with heavy cream and cream cheese frosting—ideal for cozy breakfast or sweet indulgence.

# Components:

→ Dough

01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup warm milk (approximately 110°F)
06 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature

→ Filling

08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

→ Pour-over

11 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

12 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
14 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, as needed

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Incorporate the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled, approximately 1 hour.
02 - Combine softened unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a bowl, mixing until fully blended.
03 - Punch down the dough and roll out on a lightly floured surface to a 16x12-inch rectangle. Evenly spread the cinnamon filling across the dough. Roll up tightly from the long edge and divide into 12 uniform slices.
04 - Transfer the slices into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover and allow to rise for 30 to 40 minutes, until puffy.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour heavy cream evenly over the proofed rolls. Bake for 23 to 27 minutes or until golden brown and set.
06 - Beat softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, followed by vanilla extract and milk, mixing until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
07 - Spread cream cheese frosting over warm cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry-friendly ingredients
  • Ultra-soft texture thanks to heavy cream
  • Can be mixed and kneaded by hand or with a stand mixer
  • Brings bakery results to your own kitchen
02 -
  • High in comforting flavor with a soft sticky crumb
  • These freeze perfectly and reheat like they were just baked
  • Tastes even better the second day as flavors meld
03 -
  • For the fluffiest rolls let dough rise fully without rushing Use your fingertips to test if the dough is ready it will slowly spring back when pressed
  • Mix the frosting just until creamy for the smoothest texture Do not skip pouring heavy cream over the rolls before baking as this step is the key to their extra soft and gooey finish Always let your baked rolls cool briefly before frosting or the icing will slide right off

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