Pie crust cinnamon rolls are a delicious twist on traditional cinnamon rolls combining a flaky, buttery base with the sweet, cinnamon-infused filling. Using pie crust dough saves time and you can still indulge in a delightful homemade treat.
All you need a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time to make this cinnamon pie crust rolls dessert that's certain impress your friends and family.
Not only are these pie cinnamon rolls from pie crust simple to make but they can also easily customizable with additions such as raisins, nuts, mini chocolate chips and more.
No matter how you modify your cinnamon rolls with pie crust, they're sure to be a sweet and satisfying treat for any occasion.
If you love cinnamon flavored pastries then you've got to try these air fryer cinnamon rolls, Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls and these blueberry cinnamon rolls.
Why You Will Love Cinnamon Rolls From Pie Crust
- Made with a few basic ingredients.
- Easy to follow instructions for excellent results.
- Has a unique, flaky texture that's a wonderful change from the traditional sweet pastry.
- Versatile recipe. Get creative with the fillings.
- Cleanup is super easy.
Ingredients
Six simple ingredients are all it takes to make tender, flaky cinnamon flavored rolls. Here's a closer look at what to buy at the grocery store (if you don't already have them on hand)!
- Pie crust: Refrigerated store bought pie crust is what makes this cinnamon roll recipe so easy! You can also use a homemade pie crust!
- Butter: Use real butter for the best flavor.
- Brown sugar: Gives your rolls more depth of flavor than using granulated sugar thanks to the little bit of molasses flavor it provides.
- Cinnamon: Adds the perfect warm spice to your pastries.
- Powdered sugar: Dissolves easily to make a creamy cinnamon roll icing.
- Milk: Or cream to make the icing.
- Flavor for icing: Use almond extract or clear vanilla extract to keep the icing white.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Substitutions and Variations
Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this pie crust cinnamon roll recipe.
- Go Nuts: Add your favorite chopped nuts like peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, or walnuts over the top of the dough before rolling or on top after icing.
- Add Other Flavors: You can add mini chocolate chips, toffee bits or raisins to top of dough before rolling them up.
- Granulated Sugar: Swap the brown sugar for white sugar but it has a less complex flavor than the brown sugar.
- Change Up The Extract: It's easy to change up the flavor of the icing by using coconut, peppermint, lemon, banana, maple, orange, or rum extract instead. Maple syrup will work as a tasty substitute too!
- Add Fruit: Add thin slices or small diced apples or strawberries on top of dough before rolling. If you don't have fresh fruit you can also add a layer of strawberry jam or another flavor on top of the dough before adding cinnamon mixture.
- Make Cinnamon Roll Cookies: You can slice these into 14-16 pieces before baking and turn them into cookies! Just reduce the baking time to 10 minutes.
Love the flavor of cinnamon? Try these homemade cinnamon roll cookies for something a little bit different!
How to Make Cinnamon Rolls with Pie Crust
The instructions for making this cinnamon roll recipe is pretty straightforward and is easy even for beginner bakers! Here are the highlights!
- Roll out the pie dough into a rectangle shape on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the softened butter over the top of the pie dough with a butter knife or pastry brush.
- Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle the mixture over the butter layer on the pie crust.
- Roll the dough into a log shape from the short side of the pie crust.
- Cut it into eight equal pieces. Trim off ends if they are a bit uneven.
- Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet a few inches apart.
- Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden. Allow them to rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Whisk together the glaze ingredients.
- Drizzle the glaze over the rolls while warm or wait until they have fully cooled.
⭐️ Hint: Place the cooling rack over the baking sheet and drizzle on the glaze.
- Serve them up and enjoy!
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy our easy strawberry danish. They're also made using pie crust!
Storage
Refrigerator: After cooling completely, place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Wrap the cooled rolls tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and place them in a freezer-safe airtight container or freezer bag for up to three months. Allow them to thaw on the counter or in the refrigerator before reheating.
Reheat: Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure they are spread out and not touching. Reheat the rolls in a 350° F oven for 5-10 minutes or until warmed through. You can also microwave for a few seconds to heat.
Can you make cinnamon rolls from pie crust in advance?
Yes of course! You can prepare the rolls the day before and refrigerate them covered tightly with plastic wrap. When you're ready to bake, leave them on counter to come to room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Then preheat your oven and proceed with cooking the rolls.
How to Serve
These rolls are best eaten immediately after they are made and served warm. They're perfect on a sweet tray or table for brunch and always disappear first.
They're also a perfect breakfast for holidays or special occasions!
Pair them with other simple breakfast dishes such as:
Fresh fruits like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries.
Serve them up with egg casseroles, baked eggs, air fryer bacon and more breakfast favorites!
Tips
Here's a recap of the most important tips to keep in mind when making pie crust cinnamon rolls.
- Cinnamon rolls are a great way to use up leftover pie crust from another dish.
- Only use thawed pie crust.
- Do not overbake your rolls. You want the outsides golden and the pie crust cooked through but not burnt.
- Roll out the pie crust to ⅛-inch thickness for even cooking and a perfect texture.
- Use a sharp serrated knife or unflavored dental floss to cut even 1-inch thick slices.
FAQ
Yes, of course! It even works great to use a leftover pie crust you have on hand as way to repurpose excess dough. Just roll it out to the required thickness and follow the rest of the recipe.
You can try different pie crust types, such as flaky pie crust or our homemade 3 ingredient pie crust, for a slightly different texture and taste.
They are traditionally made with puff pastry but in this recipe pie crust makes a simple substitute in order to save time.
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More Cinnamon Roll Recipes
Do you like cinnamon rolls? Have a look at our easy Cookie Cinnamon Rolls or here are some other recipes you may also like to try.
Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.
Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls
Equipment
- pastry brush or butter knife
- whisk or small spoon
- bread knife or knife with serrated edge unflavored dental floss will work too
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust or our 3 ingredient 9 inch pie crust
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cream or milk
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract or clear vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour for rolling pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface roll out the pie crust into a rectangle shape
- Spread on the softened butter with a butter knife or pastry brush.
- Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle the mixture over the butter layer.
- Carefully roll the dough into a log shape.
- Cut into 8 equal rolls with a serrated bread knife or unflavored dental floss, trimming off ends if needed.
- Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet a few inches apart. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow them to rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Whisk together the glaze ingredients. You can either glaze the warm rolls or wait until they have fully cooled.
- Place the cooling rack over the baking sheet and drizzle on the glaze. Enjoy!
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