I absolutely can’t control myself when cinnamon sugar is involved so naturally these puff pastry cinnamon rolls never last very long in our house. They are adapted from my quick and easy cinnamon scrolls recipe, but instead of using yoghurt dough I use frozen puff pastry. These mini cinnamon swirls come together very quickly and can be baked in either the oven or the air fryer. You can serve them as is, or with the optional (but irresistible) vanilla glaze drizzled on top. Perfect for morning or afternoon tea, or keep a few as a treat for little lunchboxes.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Quick and easy.Simple last minute sweets option.Great for morning or afternoon tea.
INGREDIENTS
Making these puff pastry cinnamon swirls couldn’t be simpler! Here’s what you’ll need (full measurements listed in the printable recipe card below)…
Frozen Puff PastryButterCinnamonBrown Sugar - You can opt for another type of sugar here if you wish - white, raw or caster sugars would all work. I just love the caramel flavour brown sugar brings to these pinwheels.
OPTIONAL EASY VANILLA GLAZE
I’ve popped the glaze down as optional but given how easy it is to throw together I highly recommend making a batch! You only need 3 ingredients…
MilkVanillaIcing Sugar / Powdered Sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONS
Mix cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl. Lay out puff pastry sheet on a clean and flat surface. Brush the sheet with butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mix evenly on top. Roll the puff pastry sheet up tightly. Brush with butter, then use a sharp knife to cut the pastry into 8 even pieces. Place the cinnamon rolls in the air fryer basket and cook on 180C / 350F for 10 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Move to a wire rack to cool. To make the optional glaze - Add icing sugar and vanilla to a bowl, then add in the milk a tablespoon at a time, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over the cinnamon rolls.
OVEN INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat your oven to 180C / 350F and line a baking tray with baking paper or a silicone mat. Mix cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl. Lay out puff pastry sheet on a clean and flat surface. Brush the sheet with butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar mix evenly on top. Roll the puff pastry sheet up tightly. Brush with butter, then use a sharp knife to cut the pastry into 8 even pieces. Place the cinnamon rolls on the prepared baking tray, then place the tray in the oven for 10 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Move to a wire rack to cool. To make the optional glaze - Add icing sugar and vanilla to a bowl, then add in the milk a tablespoon at a time, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over the cinnamon rolls.
STORING ADVICE
Once these cinnamon rolls are cooled you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two.
TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE
Roll the pastry up as tight as you can before cutting.If your icing sugar / powdered sugar is clumpy be sure to put it through a sieve before making the glaze.If you’re cooking in the air fryer you may find they stick a little. You have two choices here - just use a spatula to free them (which is what I do), or cut some parchment paper to fit and cook them on top of that (just be sure to only add the parchment paper in after the preheating! It needs to be weighed down).You can easily double or triple this recipe to make more for a larger crowd.Once these rolls are cooled you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two.
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Originally published Jan 14, 2020. Recipe updated to include optional glaze and photos updated. No other changes.
Roll the pastry up as tight as you can before cutting. If your icing sugar / powdered sugar is clumped together, put it through a sieve before mixing the glaze together. If you’re cooking in the air fryer you may find they stick a little. You have two choices here - just use a spatula to free them (which is what I do), or cut some parchment paper to fit and cook them on top of that (just be sure to only add the parchment paper in after the preheating! It needs to be weighed down. You can easily double or triple this recipe to make more for a larger crowd.
Once these cinnamon rolls are cooled you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two.
