Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 250 g of flour; 30 g of sugar; 5 g of salt; 10 g of baker's yeast (fresh); 120 ml of milk (warm); 1 eggs; 40 g of butter (softened); 50 g of butter (melted); 70 g of brown sugar; 1 tbsp of ground cinnamon; 1 egg yolks; 1 tbsp of milk; powdered sugar (for dusting); vanilla flavoring

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These cinnamon rolls are shaped like hearts. 🤎 It's a brioche-style pastry often topped with a sugar glaze.

Total time: 45 min
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 20 min
Rest: 1 h 30
Difficulty: Medium
Per person: €1.50

By the CookinBreak team

Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

320kcal

Protein6 g8%
Carbs45 g58%
Fat12 g35%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

💡 For even more tenderness, let the dough rise a second time for 30 minutes after shaping before baking! You can also add chopped walnuts for some crunch 🥰✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Unglazed: raw (up to 1 month) or baked (up to 2 months) in airtight bags. Thaw and reheat.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Not optimal. Rolls are best fresh. Max 1 day in an airtight container in a cool place, unglazed. Glaze softens quickly.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Dough can be prepared the day before, risen slowly in the refrigerator (8-12h). Shape and bake the same day.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven 5-10 min at 160°C. Microwave possible (30-60 sec, medium power), texture altered. Air fryer 3-5 min at 150°C.

Variations

Dust with powdered sugar or top with a sugar glaze.
Add a few drops of vanilla extract.
Add chopped walnuts to the filling.

Mistakes to avoid

Rolling the dough poorly: roll each half toward the center so the two rolls meet.
Skipping the rise: let the dough rise before baking.
Forgetting the egg wash: brush with egg yolk mixed with milk.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make heart-shaped cinnamon rolls?

Make a brioche dough, roll it out into a 30x20 cm rectangle, spread with melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, roll both halves toward the center, cut into hearts, brush with egg wash and bake for 18 to 20 minutes at 180 °C.

How do you form the heart?

Roll each half of the dough toward the center to get two rolls that meet, then cut slices: each slice has the shape of a heart.

How do you make the cinnamon filling?

Mix 50 g of melted butter, 70 g of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon, then spread over the entire surface of the dough before rolling.

How do you glaze the cinnamon rolls?

Mix the egg yolk with a tablespoon of milk and brush the hearts with a pastry brush before baking at 180 °C. Optionally dust with powdered sugar once warm.