Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Rolls
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Crockpot cinnamon apple rolls, a deliciously easy breakfast recipe that went viral on TikTok, are one of the most flavorful ways to start the day.
With store-bought refrigerated cinnamon rolls at the helm, you need no baking skills to create a gourmet, gooey, soft, and pull-apart roll for breakfast or dessert.
TikTok Cinnamon Rolls
If you are looking for the oven-baked tiktok cinnamon rolls recipe with heavy whipping cream, that is a different recipe. That one is not a slow cooker recipe.
Where did this viral slow cooker apple cinnamon roll recipe start?
TikTok creator @mistieknight perfected these “walk-away” rolls, and we were excited to test this great recipe.
While we have made many different slow cooker breakfast ideas and are one of the premier food blogs for top breakfast casserole recipes, this was a first for us!
See the video below:
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♬ original sound – Mistie Knight
Our thoughts on this TikTok recipe:
This is really good. Actually, with the cinnamon roll ingredient, I think this would be a nice recipe to take for brunch!
Our thoughts on the Slow Cooker Cinnamon Rolls cooking time
As always, we test out recipes to compare them to the original TikTok.
I cooked mine for 3 hours. I set it for two and dug around in the center, and it was still a little doughy at the 2-hour mark. I cooked it for 30 minutes more, checked it, and then 30 after that.
It seemed to be good after 3 hours. As with all recipes, this will be primarily affected by the size of the rolls and your crock pot, so allow for three and be happy if it is done sooner. Let’s get started!
Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Ingredients:
- Apple Pie Filling
- Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Brown Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
How to make Apple Cinnamon Rolls in Crockpot
Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spread 1 can of apple pie filling evenly into the bottom of the slow cooker.
Prepare the cinnamon rolls: Cut the cinnamon roll dough into quarters. Break apart the layers and sprinkle them into the slow cooker over the apple pie filling.
Add heavy cream and a layer of filling: Top the cinnamon rolls with the remaining can of apple pie filling.
Pour heavy whipping cream over the filling and gently mix to combine.
Add the sugar and cinnamon mixture: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
Sprinkle this mixture on top of the contents in the slow cooker.
Slow-cook the cinnamon rolls: Cover the slow cooker.
Cook on high for 2-3 hours, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and the cinnamon rolls in the center are fully cooked.
Important: Any time you cook any dough in a slow cooker, it is imperative that you leave the lid on. If you remove the lid to “peek,” it releases the built-up heat and takes that much longer to cook. This happens with any type of roll in a slow cooker, even chicken and dumplings! DO NOT LIFT THE LID.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cinnamon rolls to cool in the slow cooker until warm. Serve warm, topped with the icing provided with the refrigerated cinnamon rolls.
- Fun Tip: Serve this as a dessert by adding vanilla ice cream.
Tip for Pouring Store-Bought Icing:
- Warm it up gently before pouring; slightly warm the icing. This can be done by placing the icing container in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes or microwaving it for a short time (about 10–20 seconds), but remove any metal lids or foil first.
⭐⭐Remember, you don’t want the icing too hot; just warm enough to pour easily. This method helps achieve a smooth, even coating.
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Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Rolls (Pie Filling)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cans apple pie filling 20 oz each
- 2 tubes refrigerated cinnamon rolls 12.4 oz each, (8 rolls per tube)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Spread a can of apple pie filling evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Chop and Layer Cinnamon Rolls: Take each cinnamon roll, cut it into quarters, and separate each layer. Sprinkle these pieces over the apple pie filling in the slow cooker.
- Add the Second Layer: Pour the second can of apple pie filling over the cinnamon roll pieces.
- Mix in Cream: Pour heavy whipping cream over the top and gently mix to combine everything together.
- Sweet Topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the contents in the slow cooker.
- Cook Time: Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on high for about 2 to 3 hours. You'll know it's done when a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, and the cinnamon rolls in the center are fully cooked. (Note: It might take up to 3 hours, so check the doneness at the 2-hour mark and adjust cooking time accordingly.)
- Cool and Serve: Let the dish stand to cool until it’s warm. Serve it warm, topped with the icing from the cinnamon rolls (see notes on icing).
Notes
Nutrition
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