Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 130 min
Ingredients: 1 pound frozen bread dough (thawed); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 21 ounces strawberry pie filling; ½ cup heavy cream; 1½ cups powdered sugar; ⅛ cup heavy cream; 4 ounces cream cheese, (softened); 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

These gooey strawberry cinnamon rolls ooze with sweet strawberry and cinnamon sugar and are topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting.

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You will not be able to resist these heavenly strawberry cinnamon rolls. Especially when they are filled with sweet strawberries, smothered in a luscious cream cheese frosting, and come out of the oven warm, gooey, and delicious.

Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients

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If you’re looking to switch up your breakfast game, then you have got to try strawberry cinnamon rolls! These delicious treats are a delectable combination of sweet, juicy strawberry pie filling and warm, spicy cinnamon.

The soft, pillowy dough melts in your mouth and gives way to a burst of sweetness from the strawberries, while the cinnamon adds a satisfying depth to the overall taste.

You’ll need:

1 pound of frozen bread dough, thawed
2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons of granulated sugar
1 (21-ounce) can of strawberry pie filling
½ cup of heavy cream

For The Frosting:

1½ cups of powdered sugar
⅛ cup of heavy cream
4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice

Substitutions And Additions

STRAWBERRIES: You can substitute strawberry jam and diced fresh strawberries for the strawberry pie filling in these sweet treats.

LEMON: The lemon juice in the frosting is a nice contrast to the sweet strawberry. You can omit it if you don’t have a lemon. Simply thin the cream cheese and powdered sugar with cream or milk until it’s a spreadable consistency. The warm cinnamon rolls will make the frosting even more spreadable, so don’t thin it too much.

How To Make This Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

First, you will assemble the cinnamon rolls by spreading all kinds of cinnamon and strawberry goodness on the bread dough. Roll it up and slice into cinnamon rolls. Once they have time to rise, bake and serve.

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Frozen bread dough makes a nice base for cinnamon rolls. It’s easy to use and has a nice neutral flavor. Thaw a frozen loaf in the refrigerator until thawed through. You don’t want to set it out on the counter because once it thaws and warms, it will begin to rise. It’s important to form, roll, and slice the cinnamon rolls and THEN let them rise.

STEP ONE: Roll thawed dough onto a lightly floured surface, such as a cutting board or floured piece of parchment paper, to form a 12×18-inch rectangle.

STEP TWO: Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.

STEP THREE: Use a spatula to spread the strawberry pie filling over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of the pie filling.

mixed cinnamon and sugar sprinkled over the pie filling

STEP FOUR: Roll the dough up tightly into a log.

STEP FIVE: Slice the log into twelve 1½-inch wide pieces.

PRO TIP:

Use a bench scraper to cleanly cut through the rolled dough. The dough will be soft, and the strawberry filling will be quite sloppy and messy.

STEP SIX: Place rolls in a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish, leaving equal space between all of the rolls. Cover strawberry rolls with a light towel and place them in a warm, draft-free location. Leave the dough to rise for 1 to 1½ hours until puffy.

STEP SEVEN: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

STEP EIGHT: Pour the heavy cream over the strawberry cinnamon rolls.

PRO TIP:

The heavy cream over the top of the cinnamon rolls adds moisture and makes a gooey base in the bottom of the pan. It is optional, and you can make the recipe without it.

heavy cream poured over the strawberry cinnamon rolls

STEP NINE: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the rolls are lightly browned and cooked through.

PRO TIP:

Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cinnamon rolls at the lower end of the recommended bake time.

STEP TEN: Beat or stir together frosting ingredients. Spread frosting over the warm strawberry rolls.

PRO TIP:

Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature to ensure it will blend well and not have any lumps in it.

How To Serve

These delectable sweet rolls would make a delicious breakfast anytime you are looking to add something special to your morning. Serve with a warm mug of homemade hot chocolate or a pumpkin spice latte.

For a heartier option, consider serving eggs and bacon, which will balance out the sweetness of the rolls.

We have plenty of easy recipes for gooey cinnamon rolls that we are sure you will love. Our caramel pecan cinnamon rolls and over-the-top delicious, and our crescent roll cinnamon rolls are a fun twist on the classic.

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Storage

These rolls can be kept in the freezer, perfect for morning when you are looking for something a little indulgent but don’t have time to make a batch.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store the cooled strawberry cinnamon rolls with lemon cream cheese frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

IN THE FREEZER: Freeze homemade cinnamon rolls for up to 3 months.

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These soft, fluffy, and gooey strawberry cinnamon rolls are irresistible. The smell of cinnamon will fill your kitchen and entice you to dig into these pastries the minute they come out of the oven. The strawberry flavor makes them extra special and ideal for a weekend breakfast.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I freeze these cinnamon rolls?

These sweet strawberry rolls can be stored in the freezer in an airtight container for up to three months.

Can I top these strawberry cinnamon rolls with a different icing or glaze?

If you have a preferred recipe for a glaze or icing, you can certainly use that instead.

Can I use fresh strawberries instead of pie filling for these cinnamon rolls?

If you would like to use fresh strawberries inside of your strawberries and cream cinnamon rolls rather than strawberry pie filling, they would make a great substitute.

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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

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These gooey strawberry cinnamon rolls ooze with sweet strawberry and cinnamon sugar and are topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 2 10

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Ingredients

1 pound frozen bread dough thawed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
21 ounces strawberry pie filling
½ cup heavy cream

Frosting

1½ cups powdered sugar
⅛ cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Roll thawed dough onto a lightly floured cutting board or floured piece of parchment paper to form a 12×18 rectangle.
In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar.
Use a spatula to spread the strawberry pie filling over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar over the top of the pie filling.
Roll the dough up tightly into a log.
Slice the log into twelve 1½-inch wide pieces.
Place the cinnamon rolls in a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish, leaving equal space between all of the rolls. Cover with a light towel and place in a warm, draft-free location. Leave to rise for 1 to 1½ hours until puffy.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Pour the heavy cream over the strawberry cinnamon rolls.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the rolls are lightly browned and cooked through.
Beat or stir together frosting ingredients. Spread frosting over the warm strawberry rolls.

Notes

Frozen bread dough makes a nice base for cinnamon rolls. It’s easy to use and has a nice neutral flavor. Thaw a frozen loaf in the refrigerator until thawed through. You don’t want to set it out on the counter because once it thaws and warms, it will begin to rise. It’s important to form, roll, and slice the cinnamon rolls and THEN let them rise.
Use a bench scraper to cleanly cut through the rolled dough. The dough will be soft, and the strawberry filling will be quite sloppy and messy.
The heavy cream over the top of the cinnamon rolls adds moisture and makes a gooey base in the bottom of the pan. It is optional, and you can make the recipe without it.
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cinnamon rolls at the lower end of the recommended bake time.
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature to ensure it will blend well and not have any lumps in it.

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