Description
Homemade pie crust cinnamon rolls combine classic pastry techniques with sweet breakfast magic. Warm spices and buttery layers create a comforting morning treat perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (12.5 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsps ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Dust a clean work surface with flour and unroll the pie crust into a smooth rectangular shape.
- Seasoning: Evenly distribute ground cinnamon and granulated sugar across the entire surface of the pie crust, creating a fragrant layer.
- Rolling: Tightly roll the crust from the long edge into a compact log, ensuring the cinnamon sugar is sealed within the layers.
- Slicing: Carefully cut the rolled log into uniform rounds approximately one inch thick, revealing the intricate cinnamon spiral.
- Positioning: Arrange the cut segments on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow for expansion during baking.
- Baking: Transfer the baking sheet to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C), allowing the rolls to transform into golden, crispy pastries with a caramelized cinnamon essence.
- Cooling: Remove from the oven and let the rolls rest for a few minutes, enabling the sugar to set and the pastry to develop a delicate, flaky texture.
Notes
- Optimize Pie Crust Selection: Use refrigerated pie crust for best texture and easier handling, ensuring it’s cold but pliable before unrolling.
- Control Cinnamon Sugar Ratio: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a 3:1 proportion for balanced sweetness and spice, preventing overwhelming flavor.
- Slice with Precision: Use a serrated knife or dental floss for clean, even cuts that maintain the delicate spiral pattern without crushing the dough.
- Prevent Sticky Situation: Dust work surface lightly with flour to prevent sticking and ensure smooth rolling of pie crust without tearing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg