Easy Cream Cheese Cinnamon Buns Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Easy Cream Cheese Cinnamon Buns! A family favorite recipe, perfected over time, these sweet treats are surprisingly quick and easy to make. Get ready for soft, fluffy biscuits bursting with cream cheese filling and a delightful cinnamon-sugar swirl, all topped with a luscious brown sugar butter glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon snack!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 1382.7 kcal

Protein 45g

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Ingredients for Easy Cream Cheese Cinnamon Buns

1/4 cup granulated white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
20 refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands!)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

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How to Make Easy Cream Cheese Cinnamon Buns

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a bundt or loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup granulated white sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar and stir until completely dissolved and slightly browned. Set aside.
Cut 8 ounces cream cheese into 20 small cubes.
Gently press each biscuit (you'll need about 20 refrigerated biscuits, such as Pillsbury Grands!) to about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.
Place one cream cheese cube and a sprinkle of the cinnamon-sugar mixture onto the center of each biscuit.
Wrap the biscuit around the cream cheese filling, forming a ball. Place the balls in the prepared pan.
Once you've placed the first 10 biscuit balls in the pan, drizzle half of the brown sugar butter mixture over them. You can also sprinkle half of your desired nuts (such as pecans or walnuts) over this layer.
Continue with the remaining 10 biscuit balls, then drizzle the remaining brown sugar butter mixture over the top. You can sprinkle the remaining nuts on top at this stage.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before carefully inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

67 g

Sugar

231g

Fat

145g

Carbs

50g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Cream Cheese Cinnamon Buns?

Easy Cream Cheese Cinnamon Buns takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Cream Cheese Cinnamon Buns?

Easy Cream Cheese Cinnamon Buns has approximately 1382.7 calories per serving, with about 45 g protein, 50 g carbohydrates and 121 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Cream Cheese Cinnamon Buns?

The key ingredients for Easy Cream Cheese Cinnamon Buns are White Sugar, Cinnamon, Butter, Brown Sugar, Cream Cheese, Biscuits. See the full list with measurements above.