Best 3 Easy Cream Cheese Cinnamon Buns Recipes

Indulge in the decadent delight of easy cream cheese cinnamon buns, a heavenly symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable pastries are a perfect blend of soft, fluffy dough, rich and creamy cheese filling, and a sweet, aromatic cinnamon sugar swirl. Each bite offers a burst of flavors, from the tangy cream cheese to the warm spices, leaving you craving for more. This article presents a collection of irresistible cream cheese cinnamon bun recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic treat. From the traditional rendition to variations featuring maple glaze, pecan streusel, and even a gluten-free option, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate.

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GOOEY CINNAMON BUNS WITH THICK CREAM CHEESE ICING

Gooey Cinnamon Buns with Thick Cream Cheese Icing image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories dessert

Time 3h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the work surface
2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for buttering the bowl and baking dish
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

For the dough: Place the yeast and 1 cup lukewarm water in the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk to combine. Fit the mixer with the dough hook and add the flour, butter, granulated sugar, salt and egg. Knead on medium-low speed until the dough forms a ball and releases easily from the sides of the bowl, about 4 minutes.
Butter a large bowl; transfer the dough to the bowl. Cover with a towel and set aside in a warm, draft-free place until the dough has doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
For the filling: In a medium bowl, stir together the pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and butter. Set aside.
Punch down the dough, then roll or press it into a 16-by-12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread with the filling, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
Starting at one of the short ends, roll the dough into a cylinder and then slice into 12 rolls. Arrange the rolls, cut-side up, in four rows in the prepared baking dish. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and leave to rise in a warm, draft-free spot until nearly doubled in volume, about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden on top, about 20 minutes.
For the thick cream cheese icing: Blend the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the milk and mix until smooth. Top the warm cinnamon buns with icing and serve.

EASY CREAM CHEESE CINNAMON BUNS

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I have had this recipe in my box since I got married 6 years ago...I jotted it down whether it was tv or internet I'm not sure! But it's so quick and tasty I don't want to lose it! I'm putting it here for safe keeping and I hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Ashley S.

Categories Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup white sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
20 pillsbury biscuits (2 tubes)
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans are great!)

Steps:

Spray a bundt or loaf pan with non stick spray and pre heat oven to 350°F.
In a small bowl mix together white sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a small saucepan melt butter and brown sugar stirring until brown sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
Cut cream cheese into 20 cubes.
Using your fingers press out each biscuit to roughly 1/4 to 1/2 inch think. Place one cream cheese cube and a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar in each.
Wrap it up into a ball and place into your greased pan. When you do your first 10 drizzle half the brown sugar and butter mixture over them spread your nuts around this layer as well. Finish your last 10 then cover with remaining sauce and you could save half your nuts to put on top here, but when you turn it over onto the plate I hate to have them on the bottom!
Bake for 30 minutes. Cool and turn over onto a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1382.7, Fat 78.8, SaturatedFat 29, Cholesterol 88.2, Sodium 1624.6, Carbohydrate 152.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 58, Protein 23

THE PERFECT CINNAMON ROLL ICING

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After testing many recipes for cinnamon rolls I found that just about any home-made roll can be good if you have the right icing. In too many recipes the cream cheese flavor overpowers the icing. Use this recipe for decadent cream cheese icing on your favorite cinnamon roll and you won't be disappointed!

Provided by Cara McGuire

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 ounces cream cheese, softened
7 tablespoons butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Beat together the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Mix in the vanilla and milk, then gradually mix in the confectioners' sugar and salt until smooth and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 55.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cinnamon buns will be. Use real cream cheese, unsalted butter, and fresh yeast.
Proof the yeast: Proofing the yeast ensures that it is active and will help the cinnamon buns rise properly.
Knead the dough well: Kneading the dough develops the gluten and helps the cinnamon buns have a chewy texture.
Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough should double in size in about 1 hour.
Roll out the dough evenly: Roll out the dough to a 12x18-inch rectangle.
Spread the cream cheese filling evenly: Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the cream cheese filling.
Roll up the dough tightly: Roll up the dough tightly, starting from one of the long sides.
Cut the cinnamon buns: Cut the cinnamon buns into 12 even pieces.
Place the cinnamon buns in a baking dish: Place the cinnamon buns in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Let the cinnamon buns rise again: Let the cinnamon buns rise again for 30 minutes.
Bake the cinnamon buns: Bake the cinnamon buns at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

Conclusion:

These cream cheese cinnamon buns are easy to make and absolutely delicious. They are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, or as a sweet treat anytime. With their rich cream cheese filling and sweet cinnamon sugar topping, these cinnamon buns are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.