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Viral Gooey Cinnamon Rolls Soaked in Heavy Cream (Semi-Homemade Upgrade)

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Upgrade refrigerated cinnamon rolls into incredibly soft, decadent pastries by soaking them in heavy cream before baking. This simple hack delivers bakery-style, gooey cinnamon rolls perfect for a quick, rich breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (about 340 g) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
  • 120 ml heavy cream (heavy whipping cream)
  • 56 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 30 g dark brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven according to the directions on the refrigerated cinnamon roll package.
  2. Arrange the unbaked cinnamon rolls in a 9×9 inch baking dish. Do not separate them completely; leave a small space between them.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and dark brown sugar until combined. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls.
  4. Slowly pour the heavy cream over the rolls, aiming to distribute it evenly around and between them. The cream should pool slightly at the bottom of the pan.
  5. Bake according to the package directions, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through. Check them slightly earlier than the package suggests, as the cream may speed up the process.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven. If the icing packets came with the rolls, drizzle the icing over the warm rolls immediately.
  7. Let the rolls cool in the pan for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving. The heavy cream creates a rich sauce at the bottom of the pan; spoon some of this sauce over each roll for an extra gooey texture.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, you can use a homemade cream cheese frosting instead of the included icing packet.
  • If you prefer overnight cinnamon rolls, assemble the rolls, pour the cream mixture over them, cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • This method works best with larger, refrigerated rolls, often labeled as ‘Grands’ style.

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