Best 6 Cinnamon Swirls Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary wonders, where sweet sensations dance on your palate. In this article, we embark on a delightful journey to create the perfect cinnamon swirls, a treat that tantalizes the senses and leaves you craving more. From the warm aroma of cinnamon to the buttery, flaky layers of pastry, each bite promises an explosion of flavors. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we'll guide you through the process, providing expert tips and tricks to achieve irresistible, mouthwatering cinnamon swirls that will make your taste buds sing. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's begin our culinary adventure together!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON SWIRL DANISH RECIPE BY TASTY



Cinnamon Swirl Danish Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, cream cheese, granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, puff pastry, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, milk

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
17.5 oz puff pastry, 1 sheet
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk, or heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, ¼ cup (50 G) of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and the vanilla until smooth.
  • Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or plastic bag with a large round tip.
  • Roll out the puff pastry until it's ⅛-inch (½-cm) thick.
  • Pipe the cream cheese mixture along one short edge of the pastry sheet, then roll up until just sealed.
  • Use a knife to cut along the edge to create one roll.
  • Repeat three more times, or until all the puff pastry is used.
  • Begin to twist the first roll to create a swirl.
  • Connect the next piece of dough by pinching to seal the edge to the end of the first piece.
  • Continue to wrap and seal all pieces until finished.
  • Using a spatula transfer the dough to the cake pan.
  • Preheat the oven 350°F (180°C) to and grease an 8-inch (20-cm) round cake pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the remaining tablespoon of sugar and teaspoon of cinnamon.
  • Brush the butter mixture over the dough.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and cooked through.
  • In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, mix the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  • Pour the glaze over the danish swirl.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 831 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 23 grams

PUFF PASTRY CINNAMON SWIRLS



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Learn how to make the best cinnamon swirls with this recipe drizzled in icing. This UK cinnamon swirl recipe is so easy to make!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 6

375 g Ready-Made Puff Pastry (One Pack)
50 g Butter
50 g Light Brown Sugar (Muscovado )
2 tbsp Cinnamon
2 tbsp Icing Sugar
1 tbsp Water

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to gas mark 4/180°C/350°F
  • In a mixing bowl, mix the butter, light brown sugar and cinnamon together with a spoon until combined.
  • Unroll the ready-made puff pastry and spread the cinnamon, butter and light brown sugar mixture evenly over all the pastry leaving a small 1cm gap around the surface. Roll your pastry like a swiss roll.
  • With a sharp knife or a piece of string, cut the pastry approximately 2cm long.
  • Place them on the baking tray and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Leave space in-between each cinnamon swirl as they do expand in the oven whilst baking.
  • In a small bowl, mix the icing sugar and water together until well combined. Using a spoon or a piping bag, drizzle the icing over each homemade cinnamon swirl in a diagonal motion from top to bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 163 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CINNAMON SWIRL



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This is a paleo treat!

Provided by Chris Denzer

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 dates, pitted
⅓ cup cashews
⅓ cup walnuts
⅓ cup almonds
¼ cup raisins
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground allspice
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place dates in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Blend dates, cashews, walnuts, almonds, raisins, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg in a food processor until evenly mixed and easily holds together. Press mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; tightly cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate mixture until solid, at least 30 minutes. Remove from refrigerator and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 4 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

CINNAMON SWIRLS



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The perfect accompaniment to a warming cup of coffee on a rainy afternoon

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 1h

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

175g softened butter
50g golden caster sugar
50g icing sugar
2 egg yolks
2 tsp vanilla extract
300g plain flour
2 tbsp demerara sugar , plus a few extra pinches
2 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix the butter, caster and icing sugar, egg yolks and vanilla with a wooden spoon until creamy, then mix in the flour in 2 batches. Roll out to a 20 x 30cm rectangle on a sheet of baking parchment. Mix the demerara sugar with the cinnamon, sprinkle all over the dough, then gently roll over a rolling pin again to press the sugar in a little. Roll up from one of the 20cm sides using the parchment to help, wrap in the parchment and chill for 30 mins, or up to a day.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Thinly slice into about 20 biscuits, scatter with a pinch more sugar, then bake on baking sheets for 10-12 mins until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.11 milligram of sodium

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD



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This is a super quick batter bread that is wonderfully moist and yummy!

Provided by bettina

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; set aside.
  • In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and remaining 1 cup sugar. Combine egg, milk, and oil; add to flour mixture. Stir until just moistened.
  • Pour half of the batter into pan. Sprinkle with half the reserved cinnamon/sugar mixture. Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon/sugar mixture. Draw a knife through batter to marble.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap in foil and let sit overnight before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 195.4 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

CINNAMON SWIRL QUICK BREAD



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While cinnamon swirl bread is a natural for breakfast, we love it so much we enjoy it all day long. This is a nice twist on traditional cinnamon swirl yeast breads. -Helen Richardson, Shelbyville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda and salt. Combine buttermilk, egg and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and remaining sugar. , Grease the bottom only of a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Pour half the batter into pan; sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar. Carefully spread with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar; cut through batter with a knife to swirl., Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help to create flaky layers in your cinnamon swirls.
  • Work quickly: The dough should be worked quickly to prevent the butter from melting.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the dough tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help to prevent the cinnamon swirls from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cinnamon swirls until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the cinnamon swirls cool before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon swirls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of cinnamon swirls that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give cinnamon swirls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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