Delicious Grilled Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing Recipe | Napoleon (2024)

Delicious Grilled Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing Recipe | Napoleon (1)

By: Andrea Alden

Imagine sipping coffee on the deck while watching the mist on the lake while the comforting scent of cinnamon fills your nose while the gooey cream cheese icing drips from the still-warm sides of a cinnamon roll. Delicious Grilled Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing will fulfill this fantasy for you without heating up your house in the middle of summer.

Prep Time

180 min

Cook Time

30 min

Yield

8 to 10

Difficulty

Medium

Delicious Grilled Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

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Ingredients

Dough

2¼ tsp.

active dry yeastor instant yeast

1cup

milkheated to 105°F

1/2cup

granulated sugar

1/3cup

butter

1tsp.

salt

2

eggs

4cups

all-purpose flour

1cup

brown sugar, packed

3tbsp.

cinnamon

3 tsp.

nutmeg

1/3cup

butter


Cream Cheese Icing

6tbsp.

butter

1½ cups

powdered sugar

1/4cup

cream cheeseat room temperature

½ tsp.

vanilla extract

Method

  1. Begin by making the dough. Dissolve the yeast and 1 tsp. sugar in milk that is 105°F. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure that you don’t make the milk too hot or cold. Allow the mixture to sit for at least 5 minutes and begin to foam up.
  2. Using the dough hook attachment on your stand mixer, combine the sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and flour. Add the milk mixture and continue to mix until well incorporated.
  3. Allow your dough to rise for an hour in an oiled bowl. Place it in a warm and dry place, covered with a tea-towel until the dough has doubled in size.
  4. While your dough is rising, mix the brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl. It is also time to prep your cast iron frying pan. Using the wrapper from your butter, wipe your cast iron frying pan thoroughly with butter left on the wrapper. If the butter left on the wrapper isn’t enough to coat the pan feel free to add a bit more, you don’t want these sticky buns to stick.
  5. Once the dough has had time to rise in its bowl, roll it out onto a clean and lightly floured surface until it is about ¼-inch thick and roughly a rectangle.
  6. Spread 1/3 cup of softened butter on the dough and then cover the butter with an even coat of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  7. Roll the dough into a tube working from the long edge. Using a very sharp knife, cut the dough into 1½-inch slices. Place them into the cast iron skillet. Cover the cinnamon rolls with a tea-towel once more and allow the dough to double in size again – another 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat your grill to 350°F, preparing to use the indirect grilling method. Light the two outside burners to medium-low, leaving the middle two off.
  9. Bake the cinnamon buns in the skillet for up to 30 minutes, or until they’re lightly golden on top.
  10. While they’re baking, make the icing by combining the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer, or by hand, until smooth.
  11. Once the cinnamon rolls are finished baking, allow them to cool slightly before slathering with icing.

PRO TIP: Make sure that the yeast is new and far from the best before date, especially if you don’t bake often.

Now that you know how to make Delicious Grilled Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing, these sweet treats will become a mainstay of your grilled desserts roundup. Whether it’s the comforting scent of the spices or the gooey combination of dough and icing, you’re going to love our buns. What is your favorite dessert to make on your Napoleon Grill? Share your recipes, stories, and photos to our social pages like Grills Facebook and Instagram using the hashtags #BBQdessert and #NapoleonGrills.

Happy Grilling!

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After mixing the dough ingredients and letting the dough rise, roll it out.

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Spread the rolled out doughwith butter,
then top with cinnamon-sugar mixture

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Roll the dough up

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Rise a second time for 30 Min

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Bake on the grill using indirect heat

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Bake until golden, about 30 Min

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Serve with loads of cream cheese icing

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Andrea Alden

I used to be the Sultana of Sizzle, but you can call me Andrea. I have always been passionate about food. Even though I was majoring in Art and Graphic Design, I would frequently be found cooking for my friends and family.

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Delicious Grilled Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing Recipe | Napoleon (13)

After mixing the dough ingredients and letting the dough rise, roll it out.

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Spread the rolled out doughwith butter,
then top with cinnamon-sugar mixture

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Roll the dough up

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Rise a second time for 30 Min

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Bake on the grill using indirect heat

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Bake until golden, about 30 Min

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Serve with loads of cream cheese icing

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FAQs

Why pour milk on cinnamon rolls before baking? ›

Julie Clark, the blogger behind the website, notes that after years of research, she discovered that the key to getting perfectly gooey rolls is to “pour heavy cream over the cinnamon buns before baking. THIS is the secret ingredient and what makes the rolls rich and gooey.”

How long can cinnamon rolls sit out with cream cheese frosting? ›

Most cinnamon rolls have a royal icing on them which doesn't have dairy, so there's really no need to refrigerate them. Even rolls with cream cheese icing would be fine for a day or two because of the 10x sugar. Confectioner's sugar (10x) contains corn starch.

Is cinnamon roll icing made of cream cheese? ›

Cinnamon Roll Icing Ingredients

Butter and cream cheese: This decadent cinnamon roll icing starts with butter and cream cheese beaten together. Milk: Two tablespoons of milk help thin the cinnamon roll icing, creating the perfect spreadable texture. Vanilla: Vanilla extract takes the irresistible flavor up a notch.

Is heavy cream the same as heavy whipping cream? ›

Yes, heavy cream and heavy whipping cream are the exact same thing. The confusion lies in the fact that they're sold by different brands under two different names. According to the US Food and Drug Administration's labelling standards, heavy cream must contain at least 36 percent milk fat.

Is whipping cream the same as heavy cream? ›

Heavy cream and whipping cream are two similar high fat dairy products that manufacturers make by mixing milk with milk fat. The main difference between the two is their fat content. Heavy cream has slightly more fat than whipping cream. Otherwise, they are nutritionally very similar.

Can I use evaporated milk instead of heavy cream? ›

Evaporated milk can be used as a substitute in recipes in which heavy cream is used as a liquid ingredient, such as in baked goods, but it doesn't whip well. Substitute the heavy cream in your recipes with an equal amount of evaporated milk.

Should I cover my cinnamon rolls when baking? ›

Cover your pan with foil or a lid (if using a cast iron) and place into preheated oven.

Why did the butter melt out of my cinnamon rolls? ›

Don't leave them on a warm, preheating stove for their second rise. The butter will melt and leak out of the filling.

Do cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting need to be refrigerated? ›

Do you need to refrigerate cinnamon rolls? Unfrosted cinnamon rolls do not need to be refrigerated and will keep best at room temperature. Iced cinnamon rolls, and especially rolls with cream cheese frosting, should be stored in the fridge.

Do I need to refrigerate cake with cream cheese frosting? ›

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises refrigerating any food made with cream cheese after 2 hours (that includes time spent making the food). The same typically goes for frostings made with other perishable foods such as.

Should I refrigerate cream cheese frosting before piping? ›

Cream cheese frosting will hold its decorative piped shape if you refrigerate it prior to piping. Fit your piping bag with a piping tip, fill your bag with the frosting, then refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes before piping. However, don't expect it to be as sturdy as buttercream.

Why add butter to cream cheese icing? ›

An equal ratio of butter to cream cheese yields a super smooth, spreadable frosting, while still maintaining the distinctive tangy flavor.

What's the difference between cream cheese frosting and icing? ›

Frosting is the thickest of the bunch, thanks to (usually) employing something creamy in the makeup—such as butter, whipping cream, or cream cheese. Icing generally uses cream or egg whites as a thickener, but tends to be more liquid when applied and hardens as it dries.

What is the difference between cream cheese frosting and cream cheese buttercream? ›

Buttercream and cream cheese frosting have some ingredients in common -- powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and butter -- but buttercream is also made with heavy cream or milk while cream cheese frosting contains, obviously, cream cheese.

What does heavy cream do to dough? ›

As the cinnamon rolls bake, it absorbs the heavy cream and the fat within the cream contributes to the irresistible softness of the roll.

What does heavy cream do in baking? ›

Heavy cream whips very nicely and holds its shape consistently for a long period of time. So this is the one you should use when making ice creams and cakes and even ganache. It is also used in gravies like Tikka masalas to give them thick and creamy feel.

Why do you use heavy cream in baking? ›

Heavy cream is almost magical. You can whip it into a semi-solid form that will hold its shape for piping or give a mousse a lift for lightness. You can freeze it in an ice cream machine and you can frost a cake with it.

What can I put on top of my cinnamon rolls? ›

15 Cinnamon Roll Toppings for Every Palate: A Quick Look
Topping CategoryTopping
Classic sweet toppingsCoffee glaze
Nutty and crunchy toppingsToasted nuts and seeds
Toasted coconut flakes
Fruity and fresh toppingsFruit compote
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