Description
Homemade “cinnamon roll pie crust” brings classic comfort to traditional pastry with a sweet, spiraling twist. Buttery layers of delicate dough swirl with warm spices, creating an irresistible breakfast or dessert experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Filling Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (12.5 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dust a clean work surface with a light sprinkle of flour, creating an ideal canvas for rolling out the pie crust into a delicate, thin rectangular shape.
- Generously spread a layer of softened butter across the entire surface of the rolled-out crust, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Liberally sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar over the buttered dough, creating a fragrant and sweet foundation for the rolls.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long edge, creating a tight and uniform spiral that captures the cinnamon-sugar mixture within its layers.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into individual rounds, each promising a swirl of sweet cinnamon goodness.
- Arrange the cinnamon rolls on a baking sheet, leaving slight space between each to allow for expansion during baking.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven, maintaining a consistent temperature of 375F (190C).
- Bake until the edges of the rolls turn a golden brown and the crust becomes crisp and flaky, typically requiring 12-15 minutes of cooking time.
- Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool slightly, allowing the cinnamon and sugar to set and create a delectable, caramelized finish.
Notes
- Experiment with different pie crust types like all-butter or whole wheat for unique flavor profiles and textures.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar mixture along the edges for caramelized, crispy borders that add crunch and sweetness.
- Drizzle cream cheese glaze while rolls are still warm to create a smooth, melty topping that enhances overall richness.
- Substitute regular sugar with coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener for a lower glycemic index option suitable for diabetic-friendly diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg