Craving a warm, gooey breakfast treat that’s ready fast and feels totally homemade? These coffee cinnamon rolls with heavy cream are the ultimate way to upgrade canned cinnamon rolls into something rich, tasty, and a little indulgent.
Inspired by the viral TikTok cinnamon rolls, this easy cinnamon rolls recipe combines store bought cinnamon rolls, bold brewed coffee, and a buttery sweet cinnamon topping for a Cinnabon-quality finish in under an hour!
Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy brunch idea, easy weeknight dessert, or just want to try one of the most talked-about canned cinnamon roll hacks, this quick recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Why You’ll Love My Coffee Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
I love everything about cinnamon rolls – except how long they take to make from scratch! So when the canned cinnamon roll ideas started appearing in my TikTok feed, I knew it was time to create my own version of this viral cinnamon rolls recipe.
Here are just three reasons why you will love this quick and easy recipe:
It saves hours compared to making cinnamon rolls from scratch: Homemade cinnamon rolls often take 3+ hours with proofing and rising time – but this version is ready in about 50 minutes from start to finish. By using canned dough and a clever heavy cream hack, you get that soft, Cinnabon-style texture without the wait or extra work.
You turn simple ingredients into something spectacular: With a few pantry staples – like canned cinnamon rolls, brown sugar and coffee – you can create a sweet breakfast or easy dessert that feels totally gourmet.
It’s full of rich, layered flavors: Between the coffee-infused cream, buttery cinnamon sugar topping, and crunchy pecans, each bite delivers a yummy combination of sweetness and spice.
If you love coffee flavored breakfast recipes, try my cold brew waffles, these mocha breakfast muffins, tiramisu overnight oats, or my coffee glazed donut holes.
TikTok Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients
To make the viral Tik Tok cinnamon rolls with heavy cream, you’ll need the following ingredients. You can find the specific quantities and steps in the recipe card below.
- Canned Cinnamon Rolls: I use Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with original icing. Don’t throw out the included icing mixture as you will be using that too.
- Heavy Cream: The secret ingredient to make this sweet breakfast rich and creamy!
- Butter: The base for our sugary cinnamon roll topping.
- Brown Sugar: Creates a lovely caramelized flavor in the topping.
- Cinnamon: An extra boost of cinnamon for a delicious spiced flavor.
- Coffee: Brew a strong batch of coffee (or use espresso) to add a coffee flavor to our cinnamon rolls.
- Pecans: Finally, to add a little crunch to our one hour cinnamon rolls, pecans are the perfect pairing for our cinnamon rolls. These are optional but I highly recommend!
Substitutions
- Canned Cinnamon Rolls: You can use any brand of store bought cinnamon rolls – you just need one that includes a pre-made icing mixture in the can.
- Pecans: Walnuts are another good nut-pairing for this recipe. Or you can go nut free.
- Coffee: You can make an instant coffee mixture if you don’t want to brew coffee. You can also leave the coffee out if you prefer – the recipe will still taste delicious!
How To Make Canned Cinnamon Rolls With Heavy Cream
Here’s a quick overview of how to make coffee cinnamon rolls with canned cinnamon rolls and heavy cream. For the full recipe and ingredient list, scroll down to the printable recipe card.
You will need a greased 9×13 baking dish, a measuring jug, and a medium saucepan to get started.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350℉ / 175℃.
Set aside 1 tablespoon of the brewed coffee then pour the remaining coffee into the heavy cream in a small jug.
Place the canned cinnamon rolls into your greased baking dish. Don’t squish them too close together as they will expand as they cook. Pour the cream mixture over and around the cinnamon rolls, ensuring there is liquid covering the bottom of the dish. Set aside.
Step 2: In a medium saucepan melt the butter over a medium-low heat. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and stir to combine until the sugar is dissolved. Add the pecans (if using) and remove from the heat.
Spoon the mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls,
Step 3: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, then bake for another 5-10 minute, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 4: While the rolls are baking, take the icing packets included with the canned rolls and mix in the 1 tablespoon of coffee that you set aside. Stir to combine.
When the rolls come out of the oven, leave them for 5 minutes then spread the coffee icing mixture over the warm cinnamon rolls.
Serve immediately and enjoy warm!
Recipe Variations
Try these yummy coffee cinnamon roll variations:
- Mocha Cinnamon Rolls: Skip the cinnamon and add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the brown sugar and butter topping, and use chocolate chips instead of nuts for a mocha-inspired twist.
- Nutella Latte Rolls: Spread a thin layer of Nutella over each cinnamon roll before placing them in the baking dish and swap the pecans out for some chopped toasted hazelnuts. The hazelnut and chocolate combo pairs beautifully with the coffee-infused cream.
- Pumpkin Spice Coffee Rolls: Stir 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice into the cinnamon sugar topping and use a dash of pumpkin puree in the cream and coffee mixture for cozy fall cinnamon roll flavor ideas.
Serving Suggestions
It would be a perfect morning to devour one of these flavored cinnamon rolls while enjoying my cinnamon dolce latte, an iced coffee topped with my cinnamon creamer, or my delicious iced pecan crunch latte.
How To Store Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days. When ready to eat, simply warm in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and enjoy.
You can freeze these semi-homemade cinnamon rolls for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and then reheat in the microwave. Note the icing will dissolve into the buns when thawing and reheating.
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Coffee Cinnamon Rolls With Heavy Cream
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls see note 1
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso. See note 2
- 8 tablespoons butter 1 stick
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175℃) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Set aside 1 tablespoon of brewed coffee then in a bowl or measuring jug mix the heavy cream and remaining coffee.
- Place the store bought cinnamon rolls in the greased baking dish, spacing them slightly apart.
- Pour the cream mixture evenly over and around the cinnamon rolls, ensuring the bottom of the pan is covered.
- In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon until combined. Fold in the pecans (if using) and remove from the heat.
- Spoon the butter-sugar mixture over the cinnamon rolls.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- While the rolls are baking, take the included icing mixture packets and mix in the remaining tablespoon of brewed coffee. Mix until combined.
- Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, leave to cool for 5 minutes then spread the coffee infused icing over the still warm rolls. Serve and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- This recipe makes 8 rolls. Some store bought cinnamon rolls come in cans of 5 or 6 large rolls, so simply use a smaller dish or use more than 1 can to make 8 regular rolls.
- You can use espresso or instant coffee too. If using instant coffee, dissolve 2-3 teaspoons of instant coffee in 1/4 cup of warm water.
- Don’t spread the icing onto the cinnamon rolls as soon as they come out of the oven, or it will melt right into the buns.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat leftover rolls in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, until warm. Note that on thawing and reheating the icing will melt into the buns (but still taste amazing!).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
