My cinnamon roll peach cobbler has a warm, spiced peach filling topped with soft pieces of refrigerated cinnamon rolls and a thick vanilla icing. The cinnamon rolls turn golden brown on top while soaking up some of the peach flavor underneath.

An up-close view of the baked cobbler in a baking dish.

This cinnamon roll peach cobbler recipe uses frozen peaches, so you can make it any month of the year without waiting for fresh peaches to come into season. It’s an easy shortcut dessert, and it’s even better served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

How to Avoid Doughy Cinnamon Rolls

The biggest problem with a peach cobbler made with canned cinnamon rolls is that the edges can look finished while the dough in the middle is still undercooked.

Cutting each cinnamon roll into quarters helps the dough bake more evenly. Arrange the pieces in a single layer instead of piling them on top of one another, then bake the cobbler covered before removing the foil to let the topping brown.

Before taking the cobbler out of the oven, check one of the cinnamon roll pieces near the center of the pan. Break it open and look for any wet or shiny dough. The peach filling should also be bubbling around the edges.

A few extra minutes in the oven are much better than finding raw cinnamon roll dough when you serve it.

A close-up of the cinnamon cobbler on a plate.

Can I Use Fresh or Canned Peaches?

I use frozen peaches because they’re easy to keep on hand and already peeled and sliced. Thaw them completely and drain off the excess liquid before mixing them with the sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Otherwise, the filling may turn out thinner than expected.

Canned peaches can also be used, but they need to be drained well first. Keep in mind that peaches packed in syrup will make the cobbler sweeter than peaches packed in juice.

For fresh peaches, toss the slices with a little sugar and let them sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain off the juice that collects in the bowl, then add the remaining filling ingredients. Fresh peaches can release quite a bit of liquid as they sit.

Tips for the Best Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler

Thaw and drain the frozen peaches well so the filling thickens properly.
Cut the cinnamon rolls into evenly sized pieces so they finish baking around the same time.
Keep the dough in a single layer rather than stacking the pieces.
Check the cinnamon rolls in the center of the baking dish before removing the cobbler from the oven.
Let the cobbler cool for a few minutes before adding the icing so it stays on top instead of melting immediately.

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler

Mix the Peach Filling

Toss the thawed and drained peaches with the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon. Spread the peach mixture evenly in a lightly greased baking dish.

Peaches, cinnamon, and other ingredients in a large measuring cup.

Add the Cinnamon Roll Topping

Set aside the icing packet that comes with the cinnamon rolls. Cut each roll into quarters, then arrange the pieces in a single layer over the peaches.

Try to cover as much of the filling as possible without stacking the dough. Giving the pieces a little room helps them bake through.

Cinnamon rolls on a cutting board and in a measuring cup.

Bake the Cobbler

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake it in a preheated oven. The foil gives the cinnamon roll pieces time to cook before the tops become too brown.

Remove the foil and continue baking until the cinnamon rolls are golden brown, the peach filling is bubbling, and the dough in the center is completely baked.

The cinnamon roll dough placed over the peaches.

Add the Vanilla Icing

While the cobbler bakes, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.

I make a separate batch instead of using the small icing packet that comes with the cinnamon rolls. The homemade version makes enough to drizzle over the entire cobbler.

Let the cobbler cool until it’s warm rather than piping hot, then drizzle the icing over the top.

The cobbler in the baking dish topped with icing.

Storing Leftovers

This cobbler is best the day it’s made because the cinnamon roll topping continues to soften as it sits in the peach filling.

Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Warm individual servings in the microwave until heated through.

What to Serve with Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler

I almost always add a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream while the cobbler is still warm. The cold ice cream melting into the peaches and cinnamon roll topping is half the reason to make it.

For another dessert made with refrigerated cinnamon rolls, try our cinnamon roll apple cobbler. Our cinnamon roll sausage pigs in a blanket uses the same shortcut for an easy savory breakfast.

For something closer to a traditional peach cobbler, try our crazy crust peach cobbler.