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Simple, easy, and delicious puff pastry cinnamon rolls topped with a homemade cream cheese icing made with vanilla bean paste.

Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls

5 from 3 votes
These easy cinnamon rolls take less than 45 minutes to make and are so perfect for Christmas (or any) morning! They are topped with a simple cream cheese icing that is simple and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Rolls
  • 2 packages puff pastry thawed and rolled out flat
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 5-7 Tablespoons butter melted
Cream Cheese Icing
  • 4 Tablespoons butter softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Method
 

Cinnamon Rolls
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (or whatever temperature your puff pastry suggests).
  2. Place both thawed puff pastry flat on the counter or on a baking sheet to control the mess.
  3. Whisk brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves in a small bowl and whisk til combined. Set aside.
  4. Brush one of the thawed puff pastry with the melted butter. Sprinkle half the brown sugar mixture evenly across the puff pastry. Then, tightly roll and place the "seam" side down. Slide into 5 even pieces, about 2 inches. Leave on counter while you prepare the baking dish.
  5. Brush a cake or pie pan with some of the melted butter then sprinkle a bit of the brown sugar mixture on top. Place the five cinnamon rolls around the edge of the pan.
  6. Repeat the above with the other puff pastry. Sprinkle any remaining brown sugar mixture on top, if desired.
  7. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through and a little brown on top.
  8. Let cool a bit then top with cream cheese icing and enjoy!
Cream Cheese Icing
  1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl or stand mixer. Using a hand mixer (or stand mixer) whisk until fully combined with no lumps.

Notes

We used the Wewalka puff pastry as no thawing is necessary. Be sure to read your package to thaw as needed.