Instant Pot Cinnamon Rolls
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Instant Pot Cinnamon Rolls
Description
The Instant Pot Cinnamon Rolls recipe begins with heating milk and melting cold butter into it to form the liquid base for the dough. Yeast is activated separately and combined with eggs, sugar, salt, and all-purpose flour to create a sticky dough. The dough is greased and placed inside the Instant Pot where it is proofed on the yogurt setting to rise properly. After rising, the dough is filled with cinnamon and brown sugar blended with melted butter, rolled, sliced, and cooked under pressure.
The rolls develop a soft, tender crumb with a sweet and spiced filling release during cooking. The finished rolls are generously frosted with a cream cheese icing, which adds a tangy richness and smooth texture. This method provides a way to create cinnamon rolls without conventional oven baking, maintaining moisture and a soft texture.
Prior to cooking, it is important to grease the Instant Pot insert well and to coat the dough lightly with oil to prevent sticking, as the dough is notably sticky. The cooking time excludes the time needed for the pot to come to pressure and release pressure, factors to consider when planning.
Ingredients
Instant Pot Cinnamon Roll Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2 cups milk hot, 480g
- 1/2 cup butter cold, 113g
- 2 tbsp dry active yeast
- 1/2 cup water warm
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 3 egg
- 7 cups flour
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil for the Instant Pot, generic cooking oil
For the filling:
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
For the cream cheese Icing:
- 8 oz cream cheese room temp, 225g
- 8 tbsp butter softened, unsalted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
To make the dough:
- Add milk to a small pot over medium heat and heat until almost boiling. Then immediately remove it from heat.
- Add the cold butter into the hot milk and stir until fully melted. Cool the mixture to room temperature.
- In another bowl mix the warm water, yeast and 1 Tbsp of sugar together. Let the yeast activate, by standing for 5-10 mins, until it starts bubbling.
- Add the room temperature milk and yeast mixture to the bowl of your stand mixer.
- Add the remaining sugar, salt and eggs and mix with the hook attachment until well combined.
- Next for these Pressure Cooker Cinnamon Rolls, add in 3 cups of flour and lightly mix together.
- Add the remaining 4 cups of flour and slowly mix until combined. The Instant Pot Cinnamon Roll dough will be very sticky.
- Add a bit of oil to the Instant Pot and grease the insert well. Transfer the dough into the Instant Pot and roll it so it’s also covered in oil on the surface.
- Press the Yogurt setting button on the Instant Pot and ensure it is set to ‘Normal’. Cover with a glass lid and let the dough proof for 20 mins.
- Take the lid off, and knead the dough a bit inside the Instant Pot liner. Proof for an additional 10 mins without the lid on.
- Transfer the Instant Pot Cinnamon Roll dough onto a flat, floured surface and gently roll into a large rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
- Brush the dough with melted butter.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar with cinnamon and then sprinkle on top of the dough, an inch from the side facing you.
- Tightly roll the dough up and then cut into 1-inch rolls and let the rolls rise for about 15 mins.
- Bake at 375F (190C) for 15-20 mins or until golden brown.
To make the cream cheese icing:
- Add the cream cheese and butter to the mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. If the icing is too stiff, add 1 tbsp of milk.
- Once the rolls are done baking, remove from oven and immediately pour the icing on top.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Always use the Instant Pot's yogurt setting to proof the dough; other settings are not suitable.
- Grease the Instant Pot insert thoroughly and lightly oil the dough surface to prevent sticking due to its sticky texture.
- Cooking times listed do not include preheating or pressure release durations, so plan accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 722 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 722kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 103g | 34% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 778mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 941IU | 19% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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