"Sweetheart Swirl" - Cannabis-Infused Cinnamon Roll Hearts
Suggested Dosage: This recipe makes 8 large heart-shaped rolls. Each cinnamon roll heart contains approximately 20-25mg THC (based on 5g starting material at 20% THC). This is a substantial breakfast or dessert dose. Share one roll. Wait 2 hours before considering more.
Terpene Pairing Suggestion: Choose a Caryophyllene and Humulene-dominant strain. Caryophyllene’s peppery warmth will synergize with the cinnamon, while Humulene’s woody notes will complement the brown sugar and butter, promoting a cozy, grounded, and satisfying comfort.
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Soft, fluffy, and shaped for love, these cinnamon rolls are infused through the rich, buttery filling and the creamy glaze. They’re the ultimate wake-and-bake or romantic brunch centerpiece.
Step 1: The Decarboxylation (Activating Your Cannabis)
· Ingredients: 5 grams of a Caryophyllene and Humulene-rich cannabis strain.
· Method:
1. Preheat your oven to 240°F (115°C).
2. Coarsely grind the cannabis and spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry and lightly browned. Let cool completely.
Step 2: The Cannabis-Infused Butter (for Filling & Glaze)
· Ingredients: All of your decarbed cannabis, 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup water.
· Method:
1. Use the standard double-boiler method: simmer butter, water, and cannabis on lowest heat for 2.5-3 hours.
2. Strain, solidify, and separate. This is your CannaButter. You will use 6 tablespoons total (4 for filling, 2 for glaze).
Step 3: The Cinnamon Roll Hearts
· Dough Ingredients (non-infused):
· 1 cup warm whole milk (110°F)
· 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
· ½ cup granulated sugar
· 2 large eggs, room temperature
· ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (non-infused)
· 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
· 1 tsp salt
· Cannabis Cinnamon Filling:
· 4 tbsp CannaButter, softened
· 1 cup packed brown sugar
· 2 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
· Cannabis Cream Cheese Glaze:
· 2 tbsp CannaButter, softened
· 2 oz cream cheese, softened
· 1 cup powdered sugar
· 1-2 tbsp milk or cream
· 1 tsp vanilla extract
· Method:
1. Make Dough: Mix milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar; let foam. In a stand mixer, combine yeast mixture, remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, flour, and salt. Knead with dough hook for 5-7 mins. Rise in oiled bowl for 1-1.5 hours.
2. Shape Hearts: Roll dough into a 16x12 inch rectangle. Spread with the 4 tbsp softened CannaButter. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon. Tightly roll from the long side. Cut into 8 equal slices. Take each slice and make a cut lengthwise down the center, leaving one end intact. Twist the two halves and shape into a heart, pinching the bottom to seal. Place in a greased baking dish. Cover and rise 30 mins.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 22-25 mins until golden.
4. Make Glaze: Beat 2 tbsp CannaButter with cream cheese. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to reach a drizzle consistency.
5. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls. Serve warm.
6. Consumption Note: The THC is in both the buttery cinnamon filling and the glaze. Each heart delivers a consistent, potent dose. The warm, soft dough makes for a wonderfully comforting and effective edible.