Description
Sweet Valentine’s passion springs to life with heart-shaped cinnamon rolls, a delightful treat that whispers love in every swirl. Delicate pastry curves embrace warm spices, promising romance on your plate and stealing hearts with each tender bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Rolls Base:
- 1 can (8 rolls) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
Filling and Dusting:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) strawberry jelly
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
Optional Decoration:
- Pink or red food coloring (to tint the icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick baking.
- Gently unroll each cinnamon roll from the package, transforming the circular shape into long, delicate strips.
- Carefully manipulate each strip into a heart silhouette by folding the dough into a V-shape, then curving the top edges to create smooth, symmetrical heart contours.
- Press and pinch the dough edges to ensure the heart shape holds its form, creating a defined and elegant outline.
- Arrange the heart-shaped rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight spacing between each pastry to allow for potential expansion during baking.
- Place the rolls in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 5 minutes to establish a stable foundation for the upcoming filling.
- Remove the partially baked hearts and delicately spoon strawberry jelly into the center of each pastry, spreading the vibrant filling evenly across the surface.
- Return the jelly-filled hearts to the oven, continuing to bake for an additional 6-8 minutes until the dough turns a rich, golden brown.
- Optional: Enhance the icing by mixing in a hint of pink or red food coloring to create a romantic, festive appearance.
- Once baked, generously drizzle the tinted icing across the warm cinnamon roll hearts, creating an elegant and appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Preserve heart shape by gently pressing and molding dough with clean fingers, ensuring symmetrical curves and smooth edges.
- Use soft strawberry jam or raspberry preserves for vibrant color and natural sweetness, replacing artificial jelly if preferred.
- Prevent burning by watching rolls closely during final baking stage, as sugar content can cause rapid browning.
- Customize decoration with edible glitter, sprinkles, or additional colored icing for personalized romantic presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg