The smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls with heavy cream is enough to get everyone out of bed! Frozen, store-bought cinnamon rolls are proofed, baked, and topped with heavy cream for that gooey texture we all love. The overnight rise option makes these rolls ideal for meal prep, making mornings a breeze. Just bake and enjoy!
As much as I love cinnamon rolls, I don’t often leave myself enough time to do the whole process from scratch (especially on a holiday morning).
That’s why I love this method of baking up a batch of frozen cinnamon rolls I pick up from the freezer section and adding a few special touches that make them taste homemade.
Because they’re my favorite, I use Rhodes cinnamon rolls with heavy cream and add a buttery, brown sugar, and cinnamon topping for that extra bit of indulgence and bakery-style results!
These soft and fluffy rolls bake up extra gooey and rich…the kind breakfast dreams are made of.
If you’re looking for more shortcuts to complete your meal, I’d say go with easy sheet pan eggs and Hawaiian roll French toast.
Rhodes cinnamon rolls with extra topping is the perfect recipe for busy mornings, holidays, or when you need baked goods for a special brunch!
Cinnamon Rolls from Rhodes Rolls
Why you’ll love this recipe
- It’s a shortcut to bakery-style cinnamon buns made with minimal effort.
- They’re soft and fluffy, ooey, and gooey.
- You can do an overnight rise and then bake them in the morning (perfect for Christmas morning!).
- It works with any brand of frozen cinnamon rolls.
Helpful Tools
- 9×13 pan
- Microwave safe bowl
- Whisk – my new favorite whisk, it folds flat for storing and for making sure nothing gets trapped in it.
- Spatula
Ingredients
Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this recipe, why you need them, and possible substitutions. Scroll all the way down for the full recipe card with measurements.
Jump- Frozen cinnamon rolls: I use Rhodes Frozen Rise and Thaw Cinnamon Rolls. You can use your favorite brand. I’ve also heard good things about Sister Schubert’s brand, but I haven’t tried them yet.
- Heavy cream: Gets poured on the rolls before baking and adds to the gooey texture, giving the rolls a caramel-like topping.
- Butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon: This signature combination of flavors is a must on any cinnamon roll! It goes underneath the cream cheese frosting that comes with the rolls for extra topping.
How to make Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream
This section shows you how to make this recipe, with process photos showing the steps to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Jump- Step One: Place unwrapped rolls into a prepared 9×13 pan. Spray one side of plastic wrap, and place the sprayed side down over the rolls to prevent sticking as they rise.
- Step Two: Let the rolls rise at room temperature for 3-5 hours, or until they’ve doubled in size. You can also let them rise overnight in the fridge for 8-16 hours.
- Step Three: Once they’ve risen, preheat the oven and pour the heavy cream evenly over all the rolls.
- Step Four: Melt the butter, whisk in the brown sugar and cinnamon, and pour the mixture overtop the rolls. Use a spatula to spread it evenly.
- Step Five: Bake for 25 minutes until the rolls are golden, then remove from the oven. Frost immediately with the provided icing. Enjoy while warm!
- Use a generous amount of spray in the pan and on the plastic cover. These babies can be sticky!
- The timing of the rise will depend on the temperature of your kitchen. Colder climates will take longer.
- It’s important not to overdo it with the rise, however. Once they’ve risen, pop them in the oven.
- No need to thaw the rolls first. They thaw as they rise.
- Add chopped nuts on top for some crunch!
Storage & Reheating
How to store leftovers
Any leftover cinnamon rolls can be kept airtight at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also keep them refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Freezing Instructions
To freeze them, allow them to cool completely first. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and transfer them to a freezer bag to keep frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Reheating Instructions
These reheat beautifully with just 15-20 seconds in the microwave.
Need more cinnamon roll recipes? Try these:
Chocolate Chip Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls
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Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 count Rhodes Frozen Rise & Thaw Cinnamon Rolls
- ½ cup heavy cream at room temperature
- 6 Tablespoons butter melted and cooled
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick spray and line the rolls in the pan, at a slight angle, approximately ½" apart.12 count Rhodes Frozen Rise & Thaw Cinnamon Rolls
- Spray a piece of plastic wrap with non-stick spray and cover the pan (spray side down so the rolls don't stick) to let the rolls rise.
- Let rolls rise on the counter at room temperature for 3-5 hours or until nearly doubled in size. Timing will depend on the temperature of your kitchen.Alternatively, the rolls can rise covered in the refrigerator for 8-16 hours (perfect for overnight prepping for breakfast).
- Once risen, preheat the oven to 350°F and pour the room temperature heavy cream evenly over the rolls.½ cup heavy cream
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter then whisk in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour the mixture over the top of the rolls and use a spatula to spread it evenly.6 Tablespoons butter, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the rolls are golden.
- Remove from the oven and immediately frost with the provided cream cheese frosting packets.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheat individual cinnamon rolls in the microwave.
- Use room temperature heavy cream so you don’t deflate the rise.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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