Canned Cinnamon Rolls with Cream

Name: Canned Cinnamon Rolls with Cream
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 cans jumbo cinnamon rolls; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter (melted); 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon butter (softened); 2 teaspoons vanilla; 3 - 6 tableaspoons milk; 2 packets prepared icing

August 27, 2022 by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life 30 Comments

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A few extra ingredients are easy to add to these Canned Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream to make a delightful breakfast recipe.

Trending on Tiktok this cinnamon roll recipe is so simple it will become a new favorite once you give it a try!

Side view of soft and flaky center of rolled cinnamon rolls baked in heavy whipping cream, cinnamon, butter and brown sugar with icing dripping down the side

Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream Recipe

Soaking the cinnamon rolls in heavy cream gives them a rich flavor to balance the sweetness, makes the rolls fluffier and fill out more and helps create an irresistible syrup in the pan!

My kids love making this easy recipe for a special breakfast. They usually make a double batch so there’s plenty of leftovers!

When we want to go all out at the holidays adults help make Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls. But yeast rolls take hours as opposed to the ten minutes of prep in this semi-homemade Canned Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream recipe.

We prefer to use a large can of cinnamon rolls or the Pillsbury Grands rolls, but the regular size works fine too. As the size of the rolls change the cooking time will also change.

9x13 pan of baked canned cinnamon roll recipe with a few extra ingredients added on a red plaid napkin

Heavy cream is a special ingredient that makes our Baked Mac and Cheese, Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole and Smothered Pork Chops so much better!

What’s Special About TikTok Cinnamon Rolls?

The dough expands as is absorbs the heavy cream and will nearly triple in size.

My favorite part is the whole roll tastes like the middle when they absorb all of the extra goodness in the pan.

Best can cinnamon rolls with heavy whipping cream added over top of pan full of rolls on a red and white plaid napkin

This trend is an easy way to make breakfast even more fun for your kids, family or friends!

We love trying out all kinds of trending recipes like this Cheeseburger with Coca-Cola Onions. It’s fun to put such an easy spin on classics!

TikTok Ooey Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Adding heavy cream and butter makes a can of cinnamon rolls so much more rich! The brown sugar sweetens the mixture and all of it mixes together during the baking process to make amazing Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls.

Even the outside of every roll tastes like the inside. Every bite is unbelievable! When you use two packs of the large, jumbo or Pillsbury Grands rolls in a 9 x 13 pan and add the extra ingredients magic happens!

Overhead view of viral tiktok cinnamon rolls from a can baked with heavy whipping cream with extra of the gooey cinnamon sugar and butter mixture in the bottom of the pan

Ingredients Needed:

Cans of jumbo cinnamon rolls
Heavy whipping cream
Butter
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Confectioners sugar
Vanilla
Milk

Pillsbury Rolls Compared to the Store Brand

We prefer the cans of cinnamon rolls that are actually strips of dough rolled up with filling in each layer. Having the layers in every roll allows for even more gooey filling goodness to soak in.

We do not prefer the puck shaped rolls that are solid dough. They bake up fine, we just find the layers more delicious.

Beyond that the brand does not matter to our family, but it may to some people. We typically look for the deals and choose the best value for the money.

2 cans of large or jumbo cinnamon rolls unwrapped from the can and laid in a single layer with the cut side up in a glass 9 x 13 dish

Step By Step Instructions

Lightly grease a 9×13″ baking dish and preheat oven to 350°F.

Arrange cinnamon rolls in a flat, single layer in the baking dish. You will probably have to work to arrange the rolls so that they all fit evenly.

Pour about one cup of heavy whipping cream in the gaps between the cinnamon rolls. Ensure that the bottom of the dish is covered in heavy cream.

Heavy cream poured over can of cinnamon rolls in a glass baking dish

In a small mixing bowl melt butter and stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour this mixture over top of the rolls. Use a spatula or butter knife to spread it out as best you can. Don’t worry about making it perfect, the rolls are going to taste amazing!

Canned cinnamon rolls sitting in heavy whipping cream with the best brown sugar and butter mixture poured over the top of them

Cover with foil and bake for 25 – 30 minutes until rolls are done baking. They should still be soft, but not too gooey. There should not be any raw dough remaining.

Light brown sparkly sugar crust on top of grands baked cinnamon rolls in a 9x13 pan

Remove foil and allow rolls to cool slightly while you mix together the icing ingredients.

In a small bowl using a wooden spoon or tablespoon stir together powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla, packets of prepared icing from the can and 1 tablespoon of milk.

Packets of icing with confectioners sugar, butter and vanilla being stirred in

Stir well and continue to add a splash or a tablespoon of milk at a time until icing reached desired consistency. Then pour the icing over top of the glorious rolls. Use a spatula or back of a spoon to spread out.

Rich icing on top of ooey gooey cinnamon rolls ready to spread out over the entire pan

Enjoy! But don’t burn yourself giving into temptation too soon. This is the hardest part of the recipe.

Can This Recipe Be Mixed up The Night Before?

Yes, this recipe can be mixed up the night before and baked in the morning for a very similar taste.

The appearance is a bit more uniform and pleasing with freshly assembled rolls. However, there it can be more convenient and less stressful to wake up and simply bake.

Baking time will need to increase when a cold pan is taken out of the refrigerator. To bake immediately put the cold pan in the oven as it preheats to allow the temperature more time to change. The rolls will take closer to 45 minutes to bake.

Setting the pan out on the counter for about 30 minutes to warm up to room temperature will keep the baking time around 30 minutes.

Storage and Freezing Instructions

Store leftover rolls in an airtight dish or bag in the refrigerator. Since there is so much moisture in the dish refrigerate to maintain freshness longer.

These rolls are best eaten warm. If stored enjoy with 2 – 3 days.

Freezing these rolls will affect the quality and is not recommended.

Server picking up a cinnamon roll baked in heavy cream that is super soft, doughy and delicious

More Super Easy Breakfast Recipes:

Egg & Sausage Casserole is another classic that is perfect to serve with these rolls when you have company.

Crescent Roll Breakfast Pizza is another recipe that uses refrigerated dough to make something yummy!

Bran & Raisin Molasses Muffins are a great way to add more fiber to breakfast or snack time.

Cowboy Breakfast Skillet is another quick way to make a hearty breakfast with classic foods.