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You’ve seen them all over your feed— my famous Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream that have exploded with millions of views on both TikTok and Instagram! You only need 5 ingredients and a couple of minutes to make this easy semi homemade dessert!

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The BEST TikTok Cinnamon Rolls (Perfected!)

Ever since my TikTok Cinnamon Rolls recipe went viral, the requests have been pouring in, so I’m SO excited to finally share this AMAZING recipe with you on my blog.

Trust me, I’ve tweaked and perfected these Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream over five times to get it just right. It’s become so popular, I even spotted all the ingredients bundled together in the Safeway refrigerator section! I couldn’t help but laugh and share the video – it seems my viral recipe has inspired some strategic grocery placement! 😉 I’ll happily take a little credit for that!

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The Best Cinnamon Rolls for Holiday Brunch

These Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream are my go-to easy dessert recipe for holiday brunches (Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving) and special occasions (bridal showers, gatherings). 

Whenever I make it, everyone always asks for the recipe. Even Kristin Chenoweth liked my cinnamon rolls with heavy cream recipe on Instagram. 🤩 Not only does it live up to the hype but your house will smell amazing, and everyone will fall in love with this recipe.

A baking dish on a wooden board contains two cans of Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing. Nearby are small bowls of brown sugar and cinnamon.

Best Semi Homemade Dessert Ever!

The best part? These cinnamon rolls with heavy whipping cream are SO easy because you are using Pillsbury canned cinnamon rolls! It’s like set, pour, and bake! Talk about an easy semi homemade recipe!

The magic comes from the heavy whipping cream, which soaks into the cinnamon roll dough, creating a tender interior while the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon transform into a luscious caramel-like sauce. 

Just think of these Cinnamon rolls with heavy cream as an extra-moist and flavorful Cinnabon, finished with a generous drizzle of sweet icing. Oh my gosh, it’s SO good!

Get ready for incredibly soft, gooey, and moist cinnamon rolls with heavy whipping cream and a rich, decadent sweetness. 

Cinnamon rolls in a glass baking dish, partially covered with icing. Below, on a wooden board, are melted butter in a measuring cup with a spoon, a small bowl of brown sugar, and a small dish of cinnamon.

You ONLY Need 5 Ingredients

  • Canned Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls with icing
  • Heavy cream
  • Unsalted butter
  • Light brown sugar
  • Ground cinnamon

How to make the Viral Tiktok Cinnamon Rolls:

  1. Preheat your oven and arrange those canned cinnamon rolls all snugly in a baking dish. Next, generously pour heavy whipping cream all over them. 
  2. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then spread this irresistible mixture on top of the rolls. 
  3. Bake until they turn a beautiful golden brown, let them cool slightly (if you can wait!), and finally, drizzle with the included icing.
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More Viral Recipes

In the spirit of keeping the viral train going, here are some of my other TikTok recipe hits— don’t miss my viral Million Dollar Spaghetti, Berry Dump Cake, Mini Flower Lemon Tarts, & Ice Cream Sandwich Cake!

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Tik Tok Viral Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream

By Melissa Johnson
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Resting Time: 20 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Servings: 10 cinnamon rolls
My famous TikTok Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream are a super easy, 5-ingredient dessert that takes just minutes to prep!
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Ingredients 

  • Two cans 17.5 ounce Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls with icing
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 425F.
  • Arrange the cinnamon rolls in a 9×13 baking dish.
    Glass baking dish on a wooden board with unbaked cinnamon rolls arranged in three rows. A small white bowl with cinnamon and a glass bowl with butter are nearby on the white surface.
  • Pour the heavy cream evenly over the cinnamon rolls.
    A glass baking dish on a wooden board holds nine freshly baked cinnamon rolls, each topped with a generous layer of white icing. A small dish nearby contains more icing, and a stick of butter is partially visible on the side.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined. Pour the mixture over the cinnamon rolls. Cover with foil.
    A glass baking dish filled with cinnamon rolls covered in cream and caramel sauce. The rolls are arranged in rows, topped with a mix of white frosting and brown caramel, on a wooden cutting board.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
    A glass baking dish filled with twelve golden-brown cinnamon rolls, swirled with cinnamon and sugar. The dish is placed on a wooden cutting board, and the cinnamon rolls appear freshly baked and fluffy.
  • Let cool for 20 minutes. Warm the packaged icing in the microwave for 15 seconds, then drizzle over the rolls and serve.
    A glass baking dish filled with freshly baked cinnamon rolls covered in creamy white icing. The rolls are arranged in rows, nestled together on a wooden cutting board. The glaze appears glossy and is slightly melting into the rolls.
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About Melissa Johnson

My bakery experience taught me the secrets to simple baking. Now, I share easy-to-follow recipes and party ideas through Best Friends For Frosting® and my cookbook, Celebrating Everyday, simplifying everyday cooking and holiday celebrations.

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