The Easiest Cinnamon Rolls {made with puff pastry!}
Easy. Flaky. Delicious. My recipe for the Easiest Cinnamon Rolls combines the irresistible warmth of classic cinnamon rolls with the flakiness of your favourite pastry. They are easy to prepare, buttery, and the perfect cinnamon treat!
This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients and melts in your mouth like all the best cinnamon rolls do! If you have a sheet of puff pastry, a dash of cinnamon sugar, a nob of butter, and a dollop of your favourite homemade or store bought cream cheese frosting, you’re in for a treat!
Is there a quick way to thaw frozen puff pastry?
Yes! The quickest way to thaw frozen puff pastry is to leave it on your counter at room temperature for ~2 hours. After thawing, roll flat or unroll sheet, and use it to make your cinnamon buns.
How can I prevent my cinnamon rolls from unravelling during baking?
Good question! This can be tricky. I recommend rolling your cinnamon rolls really tightly and pinching the loose ends against the roll.
How long can these cinnamon buns last at room temperature?
These easy cinnamon rolls can last in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Starch begins to quickly brake down in the refrigerator and so the quality of the rolls will decrease over time.
What can I substitute cream cheese frosting with?
I love these cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting however they are also really delicious with vanilla buttercream or really any frosting you have at home (leftover or store bought). This recipe requires about 3 tbsp of frosting!
To make this recipe you will need:
- Frozen Puff Pastry – thawed in fridge overnight or 2 hours at room temperature
- Butter – unsalted, softened
- Cinnamon – ground cinnamon to be mixed with sugar
- Sugar – granulated sugar (cane, white, or coconut sugar)
Let’s make The Easiest Gooey Cinnamon Rolls!
Prior to starting: Thaw puff pastry as per package directions (note: this usually means thawing dough overnight in the refrigerator or for 2 hours at room temperature).
Quick Cinnamon Buns
Preheat oven to 400F (375F convection oven). Generously butter sides of a small cake pan (such as a 6″ round pan) and line bottom with a parchment paper round. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together ground cinnamon and sugar.
Lightly flour your clean work surface. Unfold your puff pastry sheet.
Spread softened butter over one surface of your puff pastry.
Generously sprinkle cinnamon sugar over butter.
Tightly roll pastry from longest end (note: if your sheet is square, start from any of the 4 sides).
Using a sharp knife, cut pastry into 6 equal pieces using gentle sawing motions.
Bake at 400F for ~25 minutes or until puffed and golden. Remove from oven.
Optional: Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting
In a small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, butter, and icing sugar. Add vanilla extract and beat once more.
Assembly
While your cinnamon buns are cooling, spread your store bought or homemade cream cheese frosting over each warm cinnamon bun.
Let cool in pan and enjoy!
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The Easiest Cinnamon Rolls {made with puff pastry!}
Ingredients
Cinnamon Buns
- 1 sheet Frozen Puff Pastry thawed
- 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter softened
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Cream Cheese Frosting homemade or store bought
Cream Cheese Frosting (Homemade option)
- 1/4 package Cream Cheese softened
- 1 tbsp Butter softened
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prior to starting: Thaw puff pastry as per package directions (note: this usually means thawing dough overnight in the refrigerator or for 2 hours at room temperature).
Quick Cinnamon Buns
- Preheat oven to 400F (375F convection oven). Generously butter sides of a small cake pan (such as a 6" round pan) and line bottom with a parchment paper round. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together ground cinnamon and sugar.
- Lightly flour your clean work surface. Unfold your puff pastry sheet. Spread softened butter over one surface of your puff pastry. Generously sprinkle cinnamon sugar over butter.
- Tightly roll pastry from longest end (note: if your sheet is square, start from any of the 4 sides).
- Using a sharp knife, cut pastry into 6 equal pieces using gentle sawing motions.
- Bake at 400F for ~25 minutes or until puffed and golden. Remove from oven.
Optional: Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, butter, and icing sugar. Add vanilla extract and beat once more.
Assembly
- While your cinnamon buns are cooling, spread your store bought or homemade cream cheese frosting over each warm cinnamon bun.
- Let cool in pan and enjoy!
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Notes
- Be sure to lightly flour your work surface and pastry to reduce sticking
- Puff pastry rises best when cold just before baking! If its getting warm prior to baking, simply return it to the fridge for 10-15 minutes
- These cinnamon rolls can last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, stored in an air-tight container
