Heavenly Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls
Get ready to elevate your brunch game with these Homemade Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls! Combining the comforting flavors of roasted sweet potato, warm spices, and gooey brown sugar, these rolls are a delightful treat. Plus, they're a cinch to make!
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If you're a fan of warm, gooey cinnamon rolls that melt in your mouth, then this recipe is a game-changer! These sweet potato cinnamon rolls, paired with my Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer, are here to redefine breakfast.
Let's dive into this heavenly treat that's bound to become a household favorite.
Do you LOVE breakfast? Try my Homemade Apple Cinnamon Pancakes, these Double Chocolate Cake Donuts, and my Fluffy Butter Swim Biscuits!
3 Reasons Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
Gooey Perfection: There's something magical about sinking your teeth into a gooey, tender cinnamon roll. The creamy sweet potato filling, along with the drizzle of brown sugar topping, creates a delectable ooze that's an absolute joy to experience.
Creative Culinary Adventure: By infusing the familiar comfort of cinnamon rolls with the unexpected twist of sweet potatoes, you'll not only tantalize your taste buds but also impress friends and family with your innovative baking prowess.
Irresistible Flavor Fusion: Imagine the rich, cozy taste of classic cinnamon rolls embracing the velvety sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes. It's a flavor marriage made in dessert heaven, delivering a delightful balance of warmth and comfort in every bite.
Equipment Needed:
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Ingredients:
1 can Grands cinnamon rolls with icing (5-count Cinnabon variety)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting)
½ cup heavy whipping cream
Sweet Potato Filling:
1 large sweet potato, roasted & mashed
½ cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
1 tablespoon melted butter
Brown Sugar Topping:
1 tablespoon melted butter
⅓ cup dark brown sugar
½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
How to Make Mouthwatering Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls!
Preheat & Prep:
Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Prepare the Sweet Potato Filling:
In a small bowl, combine the roasted and mashed sweet potato, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and melted butter.
Use a fork to mash and mix until everything is well combined. Set aside.
Unroll & Fill:
On a lightly floured countertop, unroll the sheet of cinnamon roll dough without separating the individual rolls.
Spread the sweet potato filling evenly over the unrolled dough.
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Roll Up:
Carefully roll the dough back up, enclosing the flavorful filling.
Use a sharp knife to cut along the perforated lines, creating individual cinnamon rolls.
Arrange & Pour:
Place each cinnamon roll in the greased baking dish.
Pour the heavy whipping cream into the spaces between the rolls, allowing them to soak up the goodness.
Why Add Heavy Whipping Cream?
In a way, heavy whipping cream plays a role in creating that signature "big and fluffy" characteristic of cinnamon rolls. It's like giving your rolls an express ticket to Flavortown! 🚀
Here's how it works:
When you use heavy whipping cream in your cinnamon roll dough, the fat content in the cream interacts with the other ingredients, like flour and yeast.
This interaction leads to more pronounced yeast fermentation, causing the dough to rise and expand more than it might without it.
As the yeast goes to work, it produces carbon dioxide gas, which gets trapped within the dough's structure.
This trapped gas is what makes the dough puff up and rise.
The fat from the cream also helps to lubricate the dough, making it easier for these gas bubbles to form and stretch the dough as it rises.
So, the end result? Your cinnamon roll dough gets that extra oomph, rising higher and becoming more voluminous. When you pop those rolls in the oven, the expanded dough bakes up into those beautiful, fluffy cinnamon rolls that we all know and love!
Prepare the Brown Sugar Topping:
Melt the butter in a small bowl.
Add dark brown sugar and pumpkin spice, stirring until combined.
Pour mixture over each cinnamon roll, ensuring they're generously coated.
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Bake:
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 27 minutes, until the rolls turn golden brown.
Uncover during the last 5 minutes to let the tops get that perfect browned finish.
Cool & Ice:
Once out of the oven, allow the cinnamon rolls to cool for about 5 minutes.
While they're still warm, generously spread the included icing over each roll.
Serve and Savor:
Serve your Homemade Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls warm and enjoy the indulgent flavors that taste just like homemade goodness.
These rolls are perfect for sharing or treating yourself to a delightful moment of sweetness.
Yield/Servings:
This recipe makes 5 delectable Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls.
Storage & Shelf Life:
These Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
If you want to extend their shelf life, refrigerate them for up to a week. To reheat, simply warm them in the microwave or oven.
Substitutions & Variations:
Don't have sweet potatoes? Try using pumpkin puree for a seasonal twist.
Feel free to experiment with different spices like nutmeg or cardamom for an extra layer of flavor.
For a nutty crunch, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling.
Tips & Tricks:
Roasting your sweet potato intensifies its flavor. Simply prick the sweet potato with a fork, wrap it in foil, and roast at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes or until tender.
To prevent the rolls from sticking to the knife while cutting, lightly coat the knife with cooking spray.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use store-bought sweet potato puree?
A: Yes, you can substitute store-bought sweet potato puree for the roasted and mashed sweet potato.
Q: Can I freeze these cinnamon rolls?
A: Absolutely! Freeze them before adding the icing. Thaw and warm them in the oven when you're ready to enjoy.
Indulging in these Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls is like taking a bite of nostalgia with a modern twist. The comforting aroma of cinnamon, the velvety sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, and the caramelized topping will make your taste buds dance with joy!
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Bon appétit! -Xoxo, Chyna B
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