Description
These adorable heart-shaped cinnamon rolls with a strawberry jelly filling and a sweet icing drizzle are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. A fun, delicious way to start the day with a sprinkle of love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 rolls) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- 1/4 cup strawberry jelly
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- Optional: Pink or red food coloring (to tint the icing)
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Shape the Cinnamon Rolls:
- Open the can of cinnamon rolls and separate them. Unroll each piece into a strip.
- Flatten the strips slightly and fold each one into a V-shape to resemble the bottom point of a heart.
- Shape the ends of the V into the top curves of a heart. Gently pinch and adjust to perfect the heart shape.
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Secure the Heart Shape:
- Place the heart-shaped rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten the base of the heart slightly to create a small well for the filling.
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Partial Baking:
- Bake the shaped cinnamon rolls for 5 minutes. This allows them to firm up slightly, creating a base for the jelly.
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Add Jelly Filling:
- Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven. Carefully spoon a small amount of strawberry jelly into the center of each heart and spread it evenly.
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Bake to Perfection:
- Return the rolls to the oven and bake for an additional 6–8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Prepare the Icing:
- If desired, tint the included icing with a drop or two of pink or red food coloring for a festive touch.
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Drizzle and Serve:
- Once baked, drizzle the icing across the finished hearts. Serve warm and enjoy the adorable Valentine’s treat!
Notes
- Be sure to keep an eye on the rolls during the second baking step to avoid over-baking.
- You can also substitute the strawberry jelly with raspberry or even a chocolate spread for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart-shaped cinnamon roll
- Calories: 200kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg