DESSERT
Cinnamon Roll à la Mode
The restaurant version: a warm cinnamon roll, a scoop of ice cream, a sauce, and a plate that looks like someone in the kitchen cared. It takes eight minutes and it is what to make when guests stay later than you planned.
- Prep
- 5 minutes
- Cook
- 8 minutes
- Serves
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 2 cinnamon rolls
- 4 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Pinch of flaky salt
- Optional: toasted pecans
Instructions
- 01
Make the sauce: melt the butter with the brown sugar in a small pan over medium heat, stir until dissolved, then add the cream. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until it coats a spoon. Add the salt.
- 02
Warm the cinnamon rolls in a 300F oven for 6 minutes.
- 03
Set each roll on a plate, add two scoops of ice cream alongside.
- 04
Spoon the warm caramel over the roll so it runs into the swirl.
- 05
Finish with toasted pecans and a little more flaky salt.
Tips
- Warm the plates for 30 seconds in the oven. It keeps the roll warm while you serve.
- Make the sauce first so nothing has to wait.
Variations
- Espresso caramel: add 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso to the sauce.
- Swap the caramel for warm berry compote to cut the richness.
