Puff Pastry Cinna-Swirls
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- 1 package frozen puff pastry (has 2 pieces of dough in 1 box)
- 1 and a half cup cinnamon baking chips
- Filling:
- 1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- Wrap the 2 rectangle pieces of frozen dough with plastic wrap.
- Leave out on counter for about 30 minutes to thaw.
- After 30 minutes, unfold both pieces of dough.
- Cover again and let it continue to come to room temperature for about 10 more minutes.
- While waiting for dough, make the filling.
- Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounce softened, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Stir with a spoon and set aside.
- When the dough is at room temperature, take off the top wrap.
- Start with a rolling pin to flatten and spread the dough.
- Divide the cream cheese filling in half and spread on both pieces of dough.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon chips evenly onto the filling.
- With the plastic already under the dough, start lifting and roll.
- Once both pieces are rolled up, wrap with the 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
- Put into the freezer for about 20 to 30 minutes to set up for you to slice easily.
- Take out of freezer and unwrap.
- Slice the roll with a knife about 1 and a 1/2 inches apart.
- Place onto a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper 2 inches apart. Put into a preheated oven at 375 degrees.
- Bake for 17 to 19 minutes.
- Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing:
- In a large bowl, mix 4 ounces (half a package) of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Add a half a cup of heavy whipping cream and continue whipping until creamy.
- Fill a pastry bag (or small baggie with the corner bottom tip, snipped with scissors.)
- Pipe out and drizzle onto the tops of the pastry filled cinnamon swirls.
Recipe Source: Gloria Phillips (SimplyGloria.com)
Recipe by Simply Gloria at https://simplygloria.com/puff-pastry-cinna-swirls/
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