Are you craving something sweet, warm, buttery and decadent? I have the perfect recipe to satisfy those craving. These Swirly Cinnamon Roll Knots are scrumptious, gooey, cinnamony and all things cinnamon rolls (cinnabons) minus the long baking process.
Yes, this is a short-cut recipe that you can easily whip up in 30 minutes. The recipe uses very basic and minimum ingredients and it’s so simple, that even those who don’t like to bake would love it. It’s quick, easy and utterly delicious.
If you love cinnamon rolls, or when those Cinnabon cravings hit and you don’t have the time to prepare the dough, etc., these Swirly Cinnamon Roll knots are definitely the closest best to make. Unfortunately, we don’t have Cinnabon here in Ireland, so when I made these my husband absolutely loved them.
For this recipe I used Organic Ceylon Cinnamon powder from Buywholefoodonline, it has a nice warming flavour that adds a rich and strong flavour to these Cinnamon Roll knots. The recipe uses flaky and buttery puff pastry that is baked to perfection with cinnamon-sugar goodness and drizzled with cream cheese frosting for a perfect finish and a no-fuss treat.
After making the Swirly cinnamon roll knots, if you are left with the cinnamon-sugar mix – use it in other recipes like French toast, spiced lattes or any other sweet or savory dishes.
How to Make Swirly Cinnamon Roll Knots
Since it’s a short cut recipe so we’ll be using the store-bought puff pastry sheets. Simply thaw the pastry sheets at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Typically, the box has two sheets, so in the recipe, both the sheets will be used.
Meanwhile, prepare the cinnamon-sugar mix. In a bowl add 2 tbsp ground cinnamon, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar and set aside.
Now preheat the oven to 190 degree Celsius (400F), once the puff pastries are thawed
Prepare the worktop by sprinkling some flour. Unfold 1 puff pastry sheet and roll it out to a 10-inch square. Brush the pastry generously with salted Butter end to end.
Then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mix on the top (be generous) edge to edge. The filling might leak while baking but it’s good – I promise. Keep aside.
Now unfold the second puff pastry sheet and roll it out to a 10-inch square. Now carefully place this sheet over the puff pastry with cinnamon-sugar mix. Lightly roll the sheets together using a rolling pin.
Now cut the pastry sheet into ½ inch wide strips. Twist each strip and roll into a “knot”
Place the knots onto the lined baking tray about an inch apart.
In a small bowl, crack an egg, discard the yolk. Add a tablespoon of water and whisk. Brush each knot with the egg wash.
Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until the knots are golden brown. Remove from the oven, let cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with cream-cheese glaze and Enjoy!
How To Make The Cream Cheese Glaze
In a small bowl, melt the cream cheese in microwave until its soft (about 20-30 seconds).
Stir in 1/4 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup Confectioner’s sugar and 3-4 tablespoons milk
Set aside until you’re ready to drizzle on the finished cinnamon roll knots
Why These Cinnamon Roll Knots Work
- This a short-cut recipe that uses puff pastry to make the swirly cinnamon roll knots. It is simple, quick and easy to make.
- These cinnamon roll knots are prepared under 30 minutes making this a quick recipe very doable any time.
- The butter and brown sugar caramelize the cinnamon swirls, making them buttery, flaky, gooey caramelized and delicious.
- The cream cheese glaze adds the perfect finish to the knots and compliments the cinnamon so nicely.
- After making the Swirly cinnamon roll knots, if you are left with the cinnamon-sugar mix – use it in other recipes like French toast, spiced lattes or any other sweet or savory dishes.
Swirly Cinnamon Roll Knots with Cream Cheese Glaze
Ingredients
To Make Cinnamon-Sugar Mix
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon Powder
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Butter (at room temperature)
To Make Swirly Knots
- 2 Puff Pastry Sheets (thawed)
- 1 Egg, white
- 1 tbsp Water
To Make Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese (at room temperature)
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar
- 3-4 tbsp Milk
Instructions
Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Mix
- In a small bowl combine the cinnamon, brown sugar and granulated sugar
Make the Swirly Knots
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F or 190-degree C. Line a baking tray with parchment and lightly spray it with a non-stick spray. Set aside
- Prepare the work top by sprinkling some flour. Unfold 1 puff pastry sheet and roll it out to a 10-inch square. Brush the pastry generously with butter
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar filling on top, spreading it from edge to edge
- Unfold the second puff pastry sheet and roll it out to a 10-inch square as well. Now place this sheet over the sheet with filling. Lightly roll the sheets together using a rolling pin
- Now cut the pastry sheet into ½-inch-wide strips. Twist each strip and roll into a "knot"
- Place the knots onto the lined baking tray about an inch apart
- Whisk the egg white and water in a small bowl. Brush each knot with the egg wash
- ake for about 18 – 20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown – some of the cinnamon may leak out – that's normal
Make the Cream Cheese Glaze
- While the Cinnamon knots are baking, melt the cream cheese in the microwave until it's soft and creamy about 20 – 30 seconds. Whisk in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla then add milk to make a glaze.
- You can make it as thick or as thin as you like. If you make it too thin just mix in a little more sugar
To Serve
- Serve the Cinnamon roll knots warm or at room temperature. Drizzle the glaze over them or serve on the side for dipping
- When the cinnamon knots are baked you can coat them in cinnamon-sugar mix for that added cinnamon flavour
Notes
- Cinnamon-Sugar Mix – for any remaining cinnamon-sugar mix, you can use it in making French Toast, add it to your coffee or other sweet and savory dishes.
- Make Cinnamon Roll Knots in Advance – before glazing cinnamon knots can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. When ready to serve simply heat them in microwave or oven until warm and drizzle with cream cheese glaze.
- Freeze Cinnamon Roll Knots – before baking freeze the prepared cinnamon roll knots in the freezer for 3 hours. Then store them in a ziplock bag for upto a month. When you want to bake, thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes then bake according to the recipe.
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