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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.ย 
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Table of Contents
  1. Let’s Dish: About These Strawberry Rolls
  2. Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients
  3. Substitutions And Additions
  4. How To Make This Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
  5. How To Serve
  6. Storing Cinnamon Rolls with Pie Filling
  7. Why We Love This Recipe
  8. More Strawberry Recipes
  9. JUMP TO RECIPE

These heavenly strawberry cinnamon rolls are the perfect twist on a classic cinnamon roll. With juicy strawberry filling and a tangy cream cheese frosting, these rolls are soft, sweet, and full of flavor. What you’ll love most about this recipe is how it combines the comforting warmth of traditional cinnamon rolls with the bright, fruity burst of strawberries. Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, brunch, or a special dessert, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Let’s Dish: About These Strawberry Rolls

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Main Ingredients: Frozen bread dough, cinnamon, sugar, strawberry pie filling, heavy cream, cream cheese, lemon juice.
Quick Steps: Roll out dough, add cinnamon, sugar, and strawberry filling, roll up, slice, let rise, pour cream, bake, frost.
Total Time & Yield: 2 hours 10 minutes, makes 12 rolls.

Why This Recipe

  • This strawberry cinnamon roll recipe is a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, combining the warmth of cinnamon with the bright, fresh flavor of strawberries.
  • While some recipes opt for jam or preserves, which can sometimes result in a sticky texture, our recipe uses strawberry pie filling, ensuring every bite is packed with sweet and tart flavors.
  • Additionally, we add a luscious cream cheese frosting with a hint of lemon juice for the perfect balance of richness and brightness, setting this recipe apart from others that rely heavily on sugar for flavor.
  • The result is a batch of rolls that are not only sweet but also have a depth of flavor, perfect for any occasion.

Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients

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If you’re looking to switch up your breakfast game, then you have to try strawberry cinnamon rolls. The soft, pillowy dough melts in your mouth and gives way to a burst of sweetness from the strawberry pie filling, 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. Spread the jam onto the dough instead of the pie filling, and sprinkle the strawberries on top of the jam.

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. 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

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 defrosted. You don’t want to set it out on the counter because once it warms up, 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.

mixed cinnamon and sugar sprinkled over the pie filling

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.

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

dough rolled up tightly into a log

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

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. 

log sliced into 12 pieces

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. The heavy cream over the top of the cinnamon rolls adds moisture and makes a gooey base in the bottom of the pan.

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.

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

frosting spread over strawberry rolls

Spread frosting over the warm strawberry rolls.

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 are over-the-top delicious, and our crescent roll cinnamon rolls are a fun twist on the classic.

Storing Cinnamon Rolls with Pie Filling

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

MAKE AHEAD: If you want to get a head start on these scrumptious rolls, you can prepare them ahead of time.

After shaping the rolls and placing them in the baking dish, cover them tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Pop them in the refrigerator overnight, and when you wake up, all you’ll need to do is let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking them.

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

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

REHEATING: No matter where you’ve stored your strawberry cinnamon rolls, reheating is a breeze.

In the oven, preheat to 350°F (175°C) and warm them for about 10 minutes. A microwave works wonders, too. Pop them in for 20-30 seconds, but remember to watch them closely to prevent overheating.

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.

Why We Love This Recipe

IRRESISTIBLE FLAVOR FUSION: These rolls offer a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors with juicy strawberries and aromatic cinnamon.

SOFT AND FLUFFY TEXTURE: The rolls turn out incredibly soft and fluffy, thanks to a well-crafted dough recipe. Each bite is a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, the step-by-step instructions make it a breeze to whip up these rolls.

overhead shot of Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with a piece taken out

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.

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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 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12

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

  • cups powdered sugar
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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