Crock Pot Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
These Crock Pot Cinnamon Rolls offer a delightful twist on a classic treat, allowing you to enjoy warm, gooey cinnamon rolls cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker. The recipe layers quartered cinnamon rolls with a rich, creamy custard mixture and finishes with a luscious cream cheese frosting, perfect for brunch or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 2.5 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Rolls and Batter
- 2 cans cinnamon rolls (like Pillsbury)
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 eggs
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ – 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Mix the Batter: In another bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Rolls: Use a knife to cut each cinnamon roll into four equal pieces. Place half of these pieces evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add Batter and Remaining Rolls: Pour the cream mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces in the slow cooker. Then, evenly place the remaining cinnamon roll pieces on top.
- Add the Frosting Drizzle: Drizzle half of the cream cheese frosting over the cinnamon rolls inside the slow cooker.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the cinnamon rolls are cooked through. Cooking time may vary depending on the size and model of your slow cooker.
- Serve: Drizzle the remaining cream cheese frosting on top just before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream for a festive brunch or dessert.
Notes
- Cook times may vary based on your slow cooker model; check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the rolls to ensure they are cooked through.
- Use refrigerated canned cinnamon rolls like Pillsbury for best results.
- For a more decadent treat, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Make sure to cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters to ensure even cooking in the slow cooker.
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