Easy Tortilla Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese and Sugar
Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade tortilla cinnamon rolls filled with cream cheese, brown sugar, and cinnamon flavor. You'll need 4 ingredients and 15 minutes to make these mini cinnamon sugar tortilla roll-ups. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate for the ultimate sweet flour tortilla dessert! The best part? This recipe is vegan, dairy-free, and incredibly simple to make.
Equipment
- baking pan or sheet lined with parchment paper
- sharp knife
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas whole wheat or regular tortillas, use gluten-free if needed
- 8 tablespoons cream cheese dairy-free, divided
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar divided
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
Melted Chocolate (optional)
- 30 gr (1.06 oz) dark chocolate or chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Start by taking one flour tortilla and spreading a layer of cream cheese on it (2 heaping tablespoons on each tortilla).
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of brown sugar and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon over cream cheese spread.
- Place another tortilla on top and repeat the process with an even layer of cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll stacked tortillas tightly into a log shape then slice them into pinwheels approximately 1.2 inches (3 cm) thick. Repeat the same process with the remaining two tortillas.
- Place the pinwheels on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or pan and bake at 338°F (170°C) for 7-8 minutes, just until they achieve a light golden brown color. Be cautious not to overbake to prevent unrolling and maintaining their shape.
- Once out of the oven, enhance the sweetness by drizzling with melted chocolate or chocolate syrup. Melt chocolate with coconut oil by combining them in a microwave-safe bowl or on a stovetop using low heat. Stir until smooth.Serve these mini cinnamon rolls with chopped fresh fruit or a scoop of ice cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a day. For longer storage, refrigerate for 2-3 days or freeze them wrapped in plastic wrap in a freezer-safe resealable bag for up to 1 month. Reheat in the microwave or oven when ready to enjoy.
- Use Fresh Tortillas: Use fresh and pliable tortillas for easy rolling and a soft texture in your cinnamon rolls.
- Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Allow your vegan cream cheese to reach room temperature before spreading for a smoother consistency.
- Even Cinnamon Spread: Ensure an even layer over the entire tortilla of cinnamon-sugar mixture to evenly flavor each roll.
- Tight Rolling: Roll the tortillas tightly into a log shape to achieve well-defined swirls in your cinnamon rolls.
- Uniform Slicing: Use a sharp knife to ensure uniform slices, creating consistent pinwheels.
- Avoid Overbaking: Be careful not to overbake to prevent the rolls from losing their shape.
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See the post above for more serving suggestions, substitutions, and variations ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.4mg
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