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These TikTok cinnamon rolls are viral for a reason, and now’s the time to try them! A simple hack makes them gooey, fluffy, and surprisingly close to Cinnabon.
Don’t overlook canned cinnamon rolls at the supermarket. Stock up and use this TikTok cinnamon roll hack to make them as luscious as homemade!
The secret?
Heavy cream!
You need to taste them to understand the hype. These viral cinnamon rolls with heavy whipping cream might just be the rich, gooey, fluffy fix your Cinnabon cravings have been waiting for.
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Why You’ll Love This TikTok Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
- This cinnamon roll TikTok recipe with heavy cream is an easy way to elevate canned cinnamon rolls. Just cover them in heavy cream and enjoy a Cinnabon-level treat!
- These viral cinnamon rolls with heavy cream are forgiving. They’ll turn out delicious even if you slightly overbake or underbake them.
- These TikTok cinnamon rolls with heavy cream and brown sugar give you gooey, moist, fluffy rolls with just a few ingredients and steps. Perfect for any schedule or budget compared to making the rolls from scratch!
Ingredients
Canned cinnamon rolls with icing – These fast cinnamon rolls with no rise time are made with canned cinnamon rolls. Don’t forget to set the icing aside for later!
Heavy cream – The viral cinnamon roll hack with heavy cream is straightforward: just cover the rolls with cream!
Salted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon – Besides the heavy cream, this TikTok cinnamon roll hack helps elevate store bought cinnamon rolls to Cinnabon-level deliciousness with a salty-sweet cinnamon brown sugar butter drizzle.
Cream cheese and powdered sugar – Who else thinks canned cinnamon rolls skimp on frosting? We’re giving the included icing a boost by whipping it with cream cheese and sugar for a creamier topping on our viral TikTok cinnamon rolls with heavy cream.
Non-stick cooking spray – Give your pan a good spray of non-stick cooking spray, so the heavy cream cinnamon rolls come out easily.
Ingredient Additions & Substitutions For Viral Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream
Fresh strawberries
Feel free to add your own spin to these TikTok cinnamon rolls! For the holidays, why not top the unbaked rolls with diced strawberries after you cover them with the buttery cinnamon drizzle?
Maple espresso frosting
These are the best cinnamon rolls for cozy frosting ideas! If you adore maple espresso lattes, you can add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of espresso powder to the homemade cream cheese icing.
Milk
You can still make these TikTok rolls even if you don’t have heavy cream. Just use whole milk so the rolls don’t get soggy.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Use Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls
Another way to try this heavy cream cinnamon roll hack is with the larger Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls. They’re also your best bet if you want to get as close to Cinnabon as possible.
Don’t Skip the Foil
Make sure to cover the TikTok canned cinnamon rolls while baking so they stay gooey and cook evenly.
Adjust Your Baking Time
Every oven is different, so adjust your baking time for this store-bought cinnamon roll hack as needed. You can check around the 20-minute mark to see if they’re done.
TikTok Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream Recipe FAQs
Do these TikTok cinnamon rolls taste like Cinnabon?
Nope, but this cinnamon roll hack with heavy cream really makes store-bought rolls rich and gooey, almost like Cinnabon. The brown sugar butter drizzle also adds a delicious homemade flavor!
How do you make store bought cinnamon rolls taste homemade?
These viral cinnamon rolls with heavy cream already taste homemade, thanks to their brown sugar glaze and cream cheese frosting. But for an extra special touch, drizzle them with caramel, sprinkle chopped pecans on top, or add almond extract to the icing.
What type of canned cinnamon rolls should I use for these TikTok famous cinnamon rolls?
You can use any store-bought canned cinnamon roll to make this viral canned cinnamon roll hack with heavy cream. Pillsbury is our favorite, but Annie’s, Great Value, or even Amazon Grocery works for convenience.
Does this cinnamon roll trend work on regular homemade cinnamon rolls?
Of course! These TikTok famous cinnamon rolls are all about convenience, but feel free to pour the heavy cream over your unbaked cinnamon rolls to make them extra moist and fluffy.
How to store TikTok cinnamon rolls?
You can store these viral cinnamon rolls with heavy whipping cream in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. We haven’t tried freezing them. And if you want to reheat the refrigerated cinnamon rolls, microwave for 1 minute on 50% power, checking halfway through.
More Delicious Christmas Dessert Recipes
- Christmas Muffins
- Strawberry Filled Cupcakes
- Soft Gingerbread Man Cookies
- Christmas Reindeer Cookies
- Christmas Pretzels
I found this recipe for Christmas Strawberries that I HAVE to try!
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TikTok Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 11 cinnamon rolls with icing (from the can)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease your baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Arrange the rolls in the baking dish with enough space for them to expand as they bake.
- Cover the cinnamon rolls with heavy cream.
- For the cinnamon drizzle, melt the butter in the microwave.
- Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, then stir until smooth and well combined.
- Spoon the brown sugar mixture over the cinnamon rolls.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes. Adjust the time as needed until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the store bought cinnamon rolls with heavy cream from the oven and let them cool for 15 minutes.
- For the frosting, whip the included icing with cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
Notes
- Another way to try this heavy cream cinnamon roll hack is with the larger Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls. They’re also your best bet if you want to get as close to Cinnabon as possible.
- Make sure to cover the TikTok canned cinnamon rolls while baking so they stay gooey and cook evenly.
- Every oven is different, so adjust your baking time for this store-bought cinnamon roll hack as needed. You can check around the 20-minute mark to see if they’re done.
Nutrition
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