4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Summer Cinnamon Dough Dessert – All Recipes Healthy Food

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Summer Cinnamon Dough Dessert

 

The Method

1
Cut the Dough
Prep time: 15 mins

Open both cans of refrigerated cinnamon rolls and set the icing packets aside for later. Using a sharp knife or clean kitchen shears, cut each individual cinnamon roll into 4 to 6 equal-sized bite pieces.

2
Line and Coat
Prep the Crockpot

Line a 5-to-7-quart slow cooker with parchment paper or a slow cooker liner for effortless cleanup, then spritz it lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Scatter your cut-up dough pieces evenly along the bottom of the liner.

3
The Cinnamon Glaze
Whisk thoroughly

In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, packed brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until the sugar starts to dissolve into a thick, uniform syrup. Pour this mixture evenly over the top of the dough pieces. Gently toss or stir the dough cubes to ensure every piece is glistening with the glaze.

4
The Paper Towel Trick
The Hack: Condensation Trap

Before placing the lid on your slow cooker, stretch a layer of clean paper towels completely across the top of the crockpot insert, then press the heavy glass lid down over it. Do not skip this step! The paper towel catches the rising steam condensation, stopping water from dripping back onto your dough and making it soggy.

5
Slow Cook to Perfection
Cook time: 1.5 – 2 hours

Cook on Low for 2 hours (or on High for 1.5 hours). Keep a close eye on it during the last 30 minutes; it is finished when the edges turn a deep, golden brown and the center is set but still slightly doughy and soft.

 

Serving and Variations

Once the cooking time is up, turn off the slow cooker. Snip the corner of your reserved icing packets and drizzle the sweet glaze over the hot dessert while it is still in the pot.

 

The Presentation Trick: If you want a stunning presentation, let the dessert cool for 5 minutes, grab the edges of your parchment paper liner, and lift the entire pull-apart cake straight out of the pot and onto a serving platter before adding the icing.

 

  • The Ala Mode Finish: Because this is a summer dessert, serve it warm alongside a generous scoop of cold vanilla bean ice cream to balance the warm cinnamon spice.

  • Fruity Twist: Spread a single can of apple pie filling across the bottom of the slow cooker before layering the dough pieces on top to turn it into a summer apple-cinnamon cobbler hybrid