Almond-Cream Cheese Cinnamon Roll Swirl Bread

Recipe Ingredients

This recipe keeps it simple with just a few classic baking ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need.

Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing: It’s a brilliant baking hack: Attached together, these rolls form a perfect cinnamon-swirled loaf! Make sure you’re using Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Cinnamon Rolls instead of regular Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls so you can roll them open to add the filling.

Cream Cheese: This adds a rich, tangy layer that swirls through the bread and makes it extra indulgent.

Sugar & Almond Extract: These ingredients add a nutty sweetness to the cream cheese, making the cinnamon roll bread taste like it came straight from the bakery! If you’re not a fan of almond, you can use vanilla extract or simply omit the extract altogether. Another fun option: Use orange or lemon extract and top with orange or lemon zest instead of almonds.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Icing from the cinnamon rolls provides an easy glaze for the top of the loaf; toasted sliced almonds add satisfying crunch.

How to Make Almond-Cream Cheese Cinnamon Roll Swirl Bread

Here’s a quick overview of how to turn ordinary cinnamon rolls into an extraordinary breakfast treat! Keep scrolling for the full recipe.

1. Make the Filling

Fold together cream cheese, sugar, and almond extract until smooth. We found that letting the cream cheese sit out at room temp to soften for about 20 to 30 minutes makes it easier to work with.

2. Prepare the Rolls

Unroll the cinnamon rolls carefully, keeping them attached to each other so you have one big sheet, and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top.

3. Reroll and Bake

Roll the dough back up, using a butter knife to reapply any loose cinnamon bits. Keeping the rolls still attached to each other, place them on their sides in a loaf pan, seam sides down, and bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil (to ensure the loaf doesn’t overbrown) and return to the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until rolls are deep golden brown and cooked through.

4. Top and Serve

Combine the cinnamon roll icing with a little bit more cream cheese and spread on the warm loaf. Sprinkle with toasted almonds, slice, and serve!

How to Store (and Reheat) Almond-Cream Cheese Cinnamon Roll Swirl Bread

If you have leftovers, this loaf keeps beautifully for a few days and makes the perfect easy breakfast or afternoon treat.

Countertop Storage

Store the bread in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator Storage

If you prefer, you can also store leftover bread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezer Storage

We don’t recommend freezing your cinnamon roll swirl bread because the dough will become dense and soggy, and the cream cheese won’t thaw well.

Reheating

You can pop a slice of this bread in the microwave for 10 seconds on high, but we wouldn’t recommend much longer, because the cream cheese and icing will start to melt.