30-Minute Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls That Melt in Your Mouth
Sweet, creamy, and irresistible cream cheese cinnamon rolls made with puff pastry for an easy and quick treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Optional: pinch of salt for balance
Instructions
- Make the creamy filling by whipping together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unfold the puff pastry on a floured surface and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly.
- Mix cinnamon and sugar, then sprinkle generously over the cream cheese layer.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into even pieces.
- Brush rolls with melted butter and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Let rolls cool slightly before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg