30-Minute Honey Orange Blossom Cinnamon Rolls
Transform store-bought cinnamon rolls into elegant individual pastries with honey nut cream cheese and bright orange zest. Each roll is cut into quarters and arranged in muffin cups with a creamy filling nestled in the center, creating beautiful blossom-shaped treats. The orange-infused icing adds a citrusy finish that complements the honey and nuts perfectly. These make an impressive breakfast or brunch dish that looks homemade but comes together quickly using convenient refrigerated dough.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing, 12.4 oz, 8 count
- ⅓ cup honey nut cream cheese spread, from 8-oz containerregular cream cheese + 1 tbsp honey + 1 tbsp chopped nuts1:1vegetarian
adds honey and nuts separately
- 2 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon orange peel, gratedlemon peel or lime peel1:1citrus
different citrus flavor
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 350°F and spray 8 muffin cups with cooking spray
- 2
Set aside icing from cinnamon rolls
- 3
Separate dough into 8 rolls and cut each roll into quarters
- 4
Place 4 quarters points up in each muffin cup with cinnamon topping visible and pieces slightly separated
- 5
Mix cream cheese spread, walnuts and half the orange peel in small bowl
- 6
Place rounded teaspoonful of cream cheese mixture into center of dough in each cup
- 7
Bake 17 to 22 minutes or until light golden brown
- 8
Cool 5 minutes then run knife around edges and remove rolls to serving plate
- 9
Microwave reserved icing on Medium power 5 to 10 seconds until thin enough to drizzle
- 10
Stir remaining orange peel into icing
- 11
Drizzle icing over rolls and serve warm
Tips
Make sure to separate the dough quarters slightly in the muffin cups so they bake evenly and create the signature blossom shape.
Warm the icing just until it flows easily - overheating will make it too thin and it won't coat the rolls properly.
Serve these warm for the best texture and flavor, as the cream cheese filling is most delicious when slightly melted.
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. Reheat in microwave 10-15 seconds.
Can assemble filled rolls in muffin cups up to 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate, then bake as directed adding 2-3 extra minutes.
Best served warm. Can be reheated in microwave for 10-15 seconds if needed.
Common Mistakes
Don't overfill the centers with cream cheese mixture or it will overflow during baking.
Avoid overbaking as the rolls will become dry and tough.
Substitutions
adds honey and nuts separately
different citrus flavor
FAQ
Can I make these without the cream cheese filling?
Yes, simply arrange the dough quarters in muffin cups and bake as directed. They'll still have the beautiful blossom shape from the original cinnamon roll filling.
What if I don't have honey nut cream cheese spread?
Mix regular cream cheese with 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon chopped nuts of your choice for a similar flavor profile.
How long do these keep fresh?
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat briefly in the microwave before serving.