Canned Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream and Blueberries

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Canned cinnamon rolls with heavy cream take regular cinnamon rolls to an entirely different level of deliciousness. This canned cinnamon roll hack using lemon, blueberries, heavy cream make a breakfast treat that's incredibly decadent, loaded with flavor, yet ridiculously easy to make!

Canned cinnamon rolls with heavy cream, lemon, and blueberries in a baking dish.

When you add heavy cream to cinnamon rolls, it adds a rich flavor, balancing the sweetness of the rolls, and creating a delightful syrup in the pan. It makes extra soft cinnamon rolls that stay perfectly moist while baking.

If you love the flavor of cinnamon rolls, you've got to try these chocolate cinnamon rolls, pie crust cinnamon rolls, pull-apart cinnamon rolls and these cinnamon roll cookies.

Why You Will Love This Easy Cinnamon Roll Recipe

So easy! Using canned cinnamon rolls is a huge time saver for this sweet breakfast bread recipe.
Over the top delicious! Soaking the cinnamon rolls in heavy cream gives them a fantastic, rich flavor and makes the cinnamon rolls fluffier and softer.
Perfect for a special occasion brunch or breakfast. Looking for a special breakfast treat for holidays, company, or brunch? This canned cinnamon roll hack is the answer!

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients that you can find in a flash at your local grocery store. It just takes one quick in-and-out trip! Be sure to check the recipe card at the end of the post for exact quantities.

Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls with Icing: Since they come premade and ready to bake they help save you tons of time.
Heavy Cream: Adds a richness to the canned cinnamon rolls you don't get when they're baked on their own.
Egg: Mixed with the heavy cream to create a light and fluffy cinnamon roll texture when it's baked in the oven.
Salted Butter: Use unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt.
Vanilla extract: Adds natural warmth and sweetness to this canned cinnamon rolls with cream recipe.
Lemon Juice and Zest: The flavor of lemon brightens all the flavors and goes perfectly with the blueberries.
Blueberries: This no prep fruit is ideal for this easy canned cinnamon roll recipe.

Substitutions and Variations

Add Some Crunchy Nuts: Add your favorite chopped nuts such as hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, or walnuts to give your cinnamon rolls a bit of crunch.
Add Cream Cheese Frosting: Buy a small tub at your local market or make your own to add on top of the cinnamon buns once they've cooled down.
Add Brown Sugar Drizzle: Combine brown sugar, melted butter, and a sprinkling of cinnamon, and drizzle all over the cinnamon rolls before baking.
Add Chocolate Chips or Raisins: Sprinkle them on top of the rolls before baking.
Caramel Apple Cinnamon: Replace the lemon juice with apple juice and top the rolls with a mixture of diced apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Bake the rolls as directed and drizzle them with caramel sauce after baking.
Replace the Blueberries. You can use any type of berry in place of the blueberries if you prefer.

How to Make Canned Cinnamon Rolls With Heavy Cream

This recipe looks fancy, but it's actually incredibly easy to make, requiring only a few simple steps and a few minutes. The highlights are here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters.
Place them in your baking dish.

Overhead shot of cinnamon roll cut up on a cutting board next to more cinnamon rolls.

Overhead shot of cut-up cinnamon rolls in baking dish.

Add the blueberries and lemon zest over the top.
Combine the liquid ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Overhead shot of cinnamon rolls, lemon zest, and blueberries in baking dish.

Overhead shot of heavy cream, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and lemon juice in mixing bowl.

Pour the egg and cream mixture over the top of the cinnamon rolls.
Bake until the cinnamon rolls and cooked and the top is lightly golden brown.

Overhead shot of heavy cream mixture poured over cinnamon rolls.

Overhead shot of baked canned cinnamon rolls with heavy cream, blueberries, and lemon in baking dish.

Drizzle the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls over the top of the cinnamon rolls.
Serve it up and enjoy!

Overhead shot of baked canned cinnamon rolls with heavy cream drizzled with icing.

Closeup shot of canned cinnamon rolls with heavy cream in baking dish.

⭐️ Hint: Allow the rolls to rest for a few minutes after drizzling with the cream helps the liquid seep into the layers, ensuring even distribution and maximum moisture.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy our our Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake, Snickerdoodle Bars, Chocolate Covered Blueberries or this air fryer cinnamon roll recipe!

Storage

Refrigerator: Store for up to four days in an air-tight container.
Freezer: Store in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Place the cinnamon rolls on a baking sheet and cover them with foil. Bake in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees F until heated through.

What to Serve with Cinnamon Rolls

These cinnamon rolls make a delicious snack or sweet breakfast all on their own, but they're even better when paired with other delicious food.

Breakfast: Serve them alongside your favorite savory breakfast foods such as this hash brown breakfast casserole, baked eggs in tomato, and this loaded egg casserole recipe.
Snacks or Dessert: Serve it up with some fresh fruit, vanilla ice cream, and yogurt

Tips

Here are tips to make your canned cinnamon rolls hack with heavy cream truly unforgettable.

Heavy whipping cream is essential in this recipe. It creates a rich and indulgent taste that keeps the rolls moist and makes them more flavorful.
Use real butter and not margarine for richer and more decadent cinnamon rolls.
Allow the rolls to rest for a few minutes after drizzling with cream before baking the rolls. This allows the liquid time to seep into the layers, ensuring even distribution and maximum moisture.
Don't overcook. Keep an eye on the rolls while they're baking, as oven temperatures may vary. They should be nice and golden on top when ready.
The icing is an essential component of cinnamon rolls. Make extra as needed to fully cover the top. Mix together powdered or confectioners sugar, vanilla, and milk until it's smooth and pourable.
Serve warm. These canned cinnamon rolls taste best when served warm.

FAQ

Can coffee creamer be used in this cinnamon roll hack recipe?

Yes, it can. Liquid coffee creamer can be used as a substitute for heavy cream or milk in this recipe. Flavorful creamers can bring additional tastes to your rolls such as caramel, hazelnut, or pumpkin spice. However, non-dairy creamers might have different results compared to dairy-based creamers, so adjust the ratios accordingly.

How do I make canned cinnamon rolls taste even better?

Soaking them with heavy cream and eggs makes them softer and more flavorful than when prepared directly from the can. Adding some lemon and fresh fruit takes it even a step further up!

Should canned cinnamon rolls be separated when baking?

When baking canned cinnamon rolls, you can choose to either separate them or place them together in a dish. Separating them will result in individual rolls with crisp edges, whereas placing them together will create more of a pull-apart bread effect with softer sides. Both methods can work beautifully depending on your preferred texture.

Canned cinnamon rolls with heavy cream in a baking dish with a spatula.

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