Easy Tortilla Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese and Sugar
Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade tortilla cinnamon rolls filled with cream cheese, brown sugar, and cinnamon flavor. You'll need 4 ingredients and 15 minutes to make these mini cinnamon sugar tortilla roll-ups. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate for the ultimate sweet flour tortilla dessert! The best part? This recipe is vegan, dairy-free, and incredibly simple to make.
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas (whole wheat or regular tortillas, use gluten-free if needed)
- 8 tablespoons cream cheese (dairy-free, divided)
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar (divided)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided)
- 30 gr (1.06 oz) dark chocolate (or chocolate chips)
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- 1
Spread cream cheese: Start by taking one flour tortilla and spreading a layer of cream cheese on it (2 heaping tablespoons on each tortilla).
- 2
Add cinnamon and sugar: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon over cream cheese spread.
- 3
Repeat and stack: Place another tortilla on top and repeat the process with an even layer of cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon.
- 4
Roll and slice: Roll stacked tortillas tightly into a log shape then slice them into pinwheels approximately 1.2 inches (3 cm) thick. Repeat the same process with the remaining two tortillas.
- 5
Bake: Place the pinwheels on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or pan and bake at 338°F (170°C) for 7-8 minutes, just until they achieve a light golden brown color. Be cautious not to overbake to prevent unrolling and maintaining their shape.
- 6
Drizzle with melted chocolate: Once out of the oven, enhance the sweetness by drizzling with melted chocolate or chocolate syrup. Melt chocolate with coconut oil by combining them in a microwave-safe bowl or on a stovetop using low heat. Stir until smooth.Serve these mini cinnamon rolls with chopped fresh fruit or a scoop of ice cream. Enjoy!
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