If you love cinnamon rolls but don’t want to wait for dough to rise, this cinnamon roll puff pastry is an easy, delicious shortcut. Using store-bought puff pastry yields flaky, buttery layers filled with a creamy cinnamon-sugar center and finished with a simple cream cheese glaze. They look bakery-worthy but come together quickly—perfect for brunch, holidays, or a cozy dessert any time.
These pastries pair well with coffee or tea and are versatile enough for parties or weekday treats. If you enjoy quick desserts, try variations with chocolate chips, fruit jam, or spiced apples for a different twist.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Cinnamon Roll Puff Pastry Recipe
- Key Ingredients and Why They Matter
- Recipe Tips for My Cinnamon Roll Puff Pastry
- Cinnamon Roll Puff Pastry (Quick and Easy Dessert Idea) Recipe
- FAQs
Why You’ll Love This Cinnamon Roll Puff Pastry Recipe
Fast & Easy: No yeast or rising time—puff pastry provides instant layers with minimal effort.
Impressive Presentation: Golden, flaky pastries that look like they came from a bakery, perfect for guests.
Make-Ahead Friendly: Assemble ahead and bake later, or bake in advance and reheat for service.
Buttery & Flaky: Store-bought puff pastry gives the rich, layered texture you want without complex dough work.
Key Ingredients and Why They Matter
Puff Pastry Sheets: The base for flaky, layered pastries—no yeast or rolling required.
Sugar & Cinnamon: The classic combination that caramelizes during baking and gives warm flavor.
Cream Cheese: Adds a rich, tangy, creamy filling that complements the cinnamon sugar.
Powdered Sugar & Milk: Combine into a smooth glaze that’s easy to drizzle over the warm pastries.
Melted Butter: Brushed on the tops to help the cinnamon sugar adhere and to promote even browning.
Recipe Tips for My Cinnamon Roll Puff Pastry
Keep the pastry cold: Cold dough keeps the layers intact. If it softens, chill briefly before assembling.
Use a light filling: A thin, even layer prevents leaks and helps the edges seal cleanly.
Seal edges well: Moisten edges with water and press firmly or crimp with a fork to prevent filling from escaping.
Vent the top: Small vents let steam escape so the pastry puffs evenly without bursting.
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Cinnamon Roll Puff Pastry (Quick and Easy Dessert Idea)
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Ingredients
- 1 Pepperidge Farms Puff Pastry Sheet
- 1/2 c Sugar
- 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon Powder
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 c Powdered Sugar
- 2.5 tbsp Melted Butter
- 1 splash Milk
Instructions
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Make the cream cheese filling: In a bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla, powdered sugar, melted butter, and a splash of milk with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
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Prepare the pastry: Thaw the puff pastry sheet and cut it into six equal pieces (this makes three filled pastries).
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Add the filling: Spoon a portion of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of three pastry pieces, leaving about 1 inch clear around the edges to avoid leaks.
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Seal the pastries: Lightly moisten the edges with water, place the remaining pastry pieces on top, and press the edges to seal.
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Vent and crimp: Poke three small holes on top of each pastry to vent steam and crimp the edges with a fork for a tight seal.
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Top with butter and cinnamon sugar: Brush each pastry with melted butter, then mix cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle generously over the tops.
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Bake: Bake at 370°F for about 20 minutes or until pastries are puffed and golden.
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Make the glaze: Whisk a splash of milk into any leftover cream cheese mixture until it reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
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Finish: Drizzle the glaze over pastries once they’ve cooled slightly and serve.
Notes
Freezing: You can freeze unbaked pastries and bake from frozen, or freeze baked pastries and reheat in the oven.
Substitutions: Any milk works for the glaze. Swap plant-based butter for regular butter if desired. Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for extra warmth.
Variations: Try adding mini chocolate chips, a spoonful of fruit jam, or a layer of cinnamon apples for different flavors.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 113g,
Protein: 8g,
Fat: 54g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
FAQs
Yes. Assemble them the night before and refrigerate, then bake fresh in the morning. You can also bake ahead and reheat in the oven.
Filling leaks when edges aren’t sealed well or the filling is placed too close to the border. Leave about 1 inch clear around the edges and press firmly to seal.
Nutella, fruit preserves, chocolate chips, cinnamon-spiced apples, or pumpkin filling are all great alternatives.