This Cinnamon Roll Pie combines soft, gooey cinnamon rolls with pecans and brown sugar for a decadent, crowd-pleasing dessert. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or holiday gatherings, it’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
This amazing Cinnamon Roll Pie Recipe does not disappoint and tastes absolutely delicious. It is an easy but decadent oven baked dessert that I enjoy making frequently.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this pie is easy to make and fun to serve. A drizzle of glaze on top adds the finishing touch, making each bite extra sweet and satisfying.
We love all things cinnamon. You might also want to try Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake Recipe, Cinnamon Roll Bread, and Cinnamon Pie.
For another tasty pie, make Easy Pecan Pie Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
This easy to make Cinnamon Roll Pie is a delicious and easy recipe. The pie crust consists of store bought cinnamon rolls pressed into a pie plate.
The next layer is a generous portion of chopped pecans in a decadent brown sugar and butter sauce. Then everything is topped with icing.
Feel free to serve this for breakfast, brunch or dessert. It is fabulous for Christmas and special occasions.
Ingredients
- Cinnamon Rolls. You can use store brand or any brand you prefer.
- Brown Sugar. You can use light brown sugar or dark brown sugar. Also, try Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe.
- All Purpose Flour. Make sure to use all-purpose flour.
- Ground Cinnamon. Feel free to adjust this to taste if you want more or less cinnamon flavor.
- Butter. Use real butter in this recipe.
- Chopped Pecans. The nuts can be omitted if you don’t care for them.
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Variations
- Apple pie filling – Make a cinnamon roll apple pie version with pie filling. Spread this on top before baking. Just skip the brown sugar pecan topping.
- Pumpkin pie – We like to use pumpkin pie filling on top of the cinnamon roll pie crust. It is a tasty combination.
- Icing – We used the can that was included in the cinnamon rolls. If you want more frosting, you can use a can of store bought and drizzle even more or make a drizzle with powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk.
- Nuts – While pecans are delicious in this recipe, we also love walnuts. You can also omit the nuts all together if you prefer.
How To Make Cinnamon Roll Pie
- Step 1 – Preheat the oven and prepare the pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a pie pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2. Cut the cinnamon rolls in half so that you make 2 thinner cinnamon rolls.
Step 3. Sprinkle the flour on a working surface. Then use a rolling pin to roll out the cinnamon rolls with flour to make them thin.
Step 4. Place the rolls in the 9 inch pie plate. Press the cinnamon rolls into the pan to form the crust.
Step 5. Combine the brown sugar mixture.
Step 6. Stir together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, melted butter and chopped pecans in a mixing bowl.
Step 7. Spread part of this mixture over the crust in the pie pan.
Step 8. Layer the rest of the cinnamon roll dough on top of the pie to make the top crust. Make sure there aren’t any holes and gently press the crust onto the bottom layer of cinnamon roll so that they are pinched together.
Step 9. Then spread the remaining filling on top of this layer of cinnamon rolls.
Step 10. Cover the pie dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes so the top of the pie is golden brown.
Step 11. Allow the pie to cool on a cooling rack. Then drizzle with the frosting that came in the cinnamon roll packages.
Storage
Room Temperature: Store the pie in an airtight container for up to 2 days. This works best if you plan to eat it within a short time and want to maintain soft texture.
Refrigerator: Keep the pie covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. Allow it to come to room temperature or warm slightly before serving for the best texture.
Freezer: Wrap individual slices or the whole pie tightly in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before enjoying.
Pro Tips
- Choose the right cinnamon rolls: Original-sized cinnamon rolls work best for this recipe. Larger rolls may be too big and affect the texture of the pie.
- Roll thin: Flatten each cinnamon roll slightly before arranging in the pie dish. Lightly flour your surface to prevent sticking and make rolling easier.
- Press into the pan: Press the rolls together so there are no gaps or cracks, ensuring a uniform, cohesive pie.
- Cover with foil: Cover the pie with foil for the first portion of baking to prevent over-browning, then remove foil to finish baking for a golden top.
- Even spacing: Arrange the rolls evenly to help them bake uniformly and rise consistently.
- Check for doneness: The pie is done when the rolls are golden brown and cooked through; test the center gently with a toothpick if unsure.
- Cool slightly before serving: Let the pie rest for a few minutes before drizzling glaze to prevent it from melting too much and running off.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is served by the slice and best enjoyed warm. You can place the slice in the microwave for 30 seconds if needed.
Another option is to place the entire pie back in the oven for 10-15 minutes.
When served with breakfast, it is delicious with bacon or sausage, eggs and all of your favorite breakfast items.
We also love to serve this for dessert alongside a cup of coffee
Yes, this is an easy recipe to prepare in advance if needed. Make the cinnamon roll pie as normal but do not add the icing.
When ready to serve, warm the pie in the oven and then top with icing. Serve and enjoy as normal.
More Cinnamon Desserts
- Cinnamon roll cookies
- Easy Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
- Cinnamon Roll Waffles
- Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups
Try even more Cinnamon Desserts with these tasty recipes.
Make this delicious Cinnamon Roll Pie for the best breakfast or brunch. Let me know if you love it by leaving a comment and star rating.
Cinnamon Roll Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cans Cinnamon Rolls 8 count each
- 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons Butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups Chopped Pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a pie pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Open the cinnamon rolls and set the icing aside. Then cut each of the cinnamon rolls in half (to make 2 thinner cinnamon rolls). Sprinkle flour on a working surface and use a rolling pin to roll out the cinnamon rolls with flour to make them thin.
- Layer the bottom of the pie pan with the cinnamon rolls to create the bottom of the pie.
- Stir together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, melted butter and chopped pecans in a mixing bowl. Spread 2/3 of this mixture over the crust in the pie pan. Layer the rest of the cinnamon rolls on top of the pie to make the top crust. Pinch together any holes and gently press the crust onto the bottom layer of cinnamon roll so that they are pinched together.Spread the remaining filling on top of this layer of cinnamon rolls.
- Cover the entire pie with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes to brown the top of the pie.
- Allow the pie to cool at room temperature.
- Once the pie is cool, drizzle with the frosting that came in the cinnamon roll packages.
- Then the pie is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
