These Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are straight-up homemade goodness that’s fruity, sweet, and seriously beyond bomb! Using flaky puff pastry, you can whip up these cinnamon rolls in under an hour saving your precious time for more important stuff, ya dig? Before you know it, you’ll be diving into these delish treats, packed with sweet strawberries and cinnamon, all rolled up into pure perfection with a strawberry icing that takes it over the top. Trust me, you won’t be able to get enough of these!
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Can we talk about the joy of ripe summer strawberries? They bring a pop of color and a splash of sweetness that elevate these cinnamon rolls from ‘yum’ to ‘can’t-stop-won’t-stop-eating.’
Using puff pastry as our secret weapon, these strawberry cinnamon rolls are not just quick but truly delicious, bringing that homemade touch to your breakfast table with minimal effort. Because let’s face it, we all need that extra time to savor every bite and make moments that are as sweet as the rolls themselves.
The Lowdown of this Strawberry Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Cuisine Inspiration: American with an Simplified Twist
Primary Cooking Method: Baking
Dietary Info: Indulgent (Not for my Gluten-free and Vegan homies!)
Key Flavor: Sweet and Fruity with Cinnamon Vibes
Skill Level: Beginner (No Sweat Fam!)
- Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls: Using frozen puff pastry makes baking fresh cinnamon rolls a breeze!
- Elevate Your Brunch: This is the move when you need to save time when entertaining the peeps for brunch.
- Serve Anytime: You can serve these whenever you want. It’s your world boos. Do you! They make a tasty treat or dessert to enjoy when the craving strikes.
- Unique Flavor: The addition of strawberry jam and fresh berries takes your traditional cinnamon roll to the next level.
Ingredients to Make Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
- Frozen Puff Pastry: This is the game-changer that makes these cinnamon rolls quick and flaky yet so easy to make. No need to wait for the dough to rise! Ain’t nobody got time for that!
- Melted Butter: A brush of melted butter not only adds richness but helps the strawberry jam and other fillings stick to the pastry.
- Strawberry Jam: This gives an intense strawberry flavor and gooeyness that is pure perfection when baked.
- Strawberries: Thinly sliced, they add a fresh and juicy burst of natural sweetness to each bite.
- Ground Cinnamon: The aromatic touch that transforms these from strawberry rolls to strawberry cinnamon rolls.
- Confectioner’s Sugar: The base for our icing, offering a smooth texture and sweetness.
- Butter for Icing: Gives the icing its creamy, rich texture.
- Milk: This is gonna help thin out the icing to the perfect drizzling consistency.
- Strawberry Jam for Icing: A teaspoon of jam in the icing doubles down on our strawberry flavor, tying everything together.
How To Make Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls With Puff Pastry
Before you begin to make your cinnamon rolls with strawberries, start by thawing your frozen puff pastry and preheating your oven. Lightly flour your work surface to prevent the pastry from sticking.
Assemble the Rolls
- Roll out the puff pastry into a flat sheet.
- Brush the surface with melted butter. Be sure to leave a small border around the edges.
- Smear the strawberry jam evenly over the buttered area. Top with a layer of thinly sliced strawberries on top. Sprinkle a touch of ground cinnamon over the strawberries for that extra depth of flavor.
- Roll up the pastry, making sure it’s tight but not overly so. Use a bit of melted butter to seal the open edge of the roll.
Slice and Bake
- Slice the roll into individual pieces and place them in a parchment paper-lined baking dish.
- Pop the rolls into the preheated oven.
Make the Icing and Drizzle the Cinnamon Rolls
- Combine the confectioner’s sugar, melted butter, milk, and a smidgen of strawberry jam in a bowl.
- Whisk together until smooth. Add more liquid if it’s too thick. You want the consistency to be thin enough to drizzle.
- Drizzle the icing over the fresh-out-of-the-oven rolls.
Tips for Making the Best Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
- Use High-Quality Jam. The strawberry jam gotta be right for this recipe. Grab a high-quality jam with real strawberry chunks for the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Baking Dish. Space out your cinnamon rolls in the baking dish to allow for expansion. Overcrowding could make them bake unevenly.
- Keep an Eye on the Oven. These rolls can go from perfectly golden to burnt super fast y’all. Keep a close eye, especially during the last few minutes of baking.
- Adjust Icing Consistency. The icing should be pourable but not too runny. Adjust the milk quantity to get your desired consistency. If you find it’s too thin you can add more powdered sugar boos.
- Serve Fresh. These rolls are best served fresh out of the oven while the pastry is still flaky and the icing is gooey. Don’t delay and miss the boat.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
- Swap the Jam and Fruit. You can use just about any flavor of jam and fresh fruit to switch up the flavors. For other berries such as blackberries or blueberries, you may need to chop them up a bit to make the cinnamon rolls easy to roll up.
- Use a Different Frosting: Craving the flavors of strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls? Swap the icing for my cream cheese frosting instead. That’s good eatin!
- Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle a handful of chocolate chips on top of the berries before rolling.
- Nuts: Add some nuts over the top of the fresh strawberries and then sprinkle more on top of the icing immediately after drizzling.
What to Serve with Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
These flaky, fruity cinnamon rolls go legit the move for easy brunch and breakfast vibes.
- Eggs: Some favorite egg recipes you might enjoy are this chicken potato frittata and everyone’s favorite sausage breakfast casserole.
- Sides: Don’t forget your favorite brunch and breakfast sides like some sweet potato grits, homemade hash browns, and candied bacon.
- Serving a Crowd: This hearty biscuit and gravy casserole or a breakfast board are other options for serving your guests a slammin brunch.
- Sweet Stuff: Brown sugar pancakes, blueberry waffles, and apple crisp French toast are popular sweet options everyone will get down on.
How to Store & Reheat Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
For optimal freshness, store your easy strawberry cinnamon rolls made with puff pastry in an airtight container at room temp.
Reheat them gently before serving to revive their texture and warmth. I personally like to place them in a baking dish, cover them with some foil, and reheat them in the oven at 350° F. The microwave is also a good option for reheating one at a time.
How long will strawberry cinnamon rolls last?
They will remain delish for up to 2 days when stored at room temp. If you need to keep them for a longer period, refrigerate them in the container for up to 5 days.
Can I freeze strawberry cinnamon rolls?
Yep for sure, you can but I recommend freezing them before you ice them boos. Place the baked cinnamon rolls in an airtight container when fully cooled and store in the freezer for up to two months. Thaw them out in the fridge overnight and then heat them in the oven as directed above. Mix up the frosting and drizzle them with it after it’s heated up. Enjoy each ooey gooey bite!
Frequently Asked Questions
If your puff pastry doesn’t puff up, it might be because it wasn’t cold enough when you put it in the oven. Keep the puff pastry chilled until you’re ready to make the rolls. Keep the rolls refrigerated after they’re prepped and before they go in the oven. If your dough sits out a bit, chill the prepared rolls before baking.
This can happen if the rolls are overcooked or if they are placed too near the edges of the oven, where temperatures are often higher. Watch them carefully while they bake and remove them as soon as they are cooked. Be sure to bake the rolls in the middle of the rack arranged in the center of the oven.
They should be golden brown on the surface and should feel slightly firm to the touch.
When you wanna chill out on lazy weekends, you will love making these lazy cinnamon rolls! Now you can easily whip up a batch using a handful of simple ingredients — including puff pastry — which means you don’t need to mess with a homemade dough.
More Cinnamon Roll Recipes
- Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
- Classic Cinnamon Rolls
- Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls
- Strawberry Shortcake Cinnamon Rolls
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
- Orange Cinnamon Rolls
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Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
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Ingredients
- 1 package frozen puff pastry thawed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- 2-3 cups strawberries sliced thinly
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup confectioner’s sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 ½ tablespoons milk add more if you need to thin out the mixture
- 1 teaspoon strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Lightly flour your surface and roll out crescent roll (or 1 sheet thawed puff pastry) until about 1/4 inch thick (leave the other sheet in the refrigerator).
- Brush puff pastry with melted butter, leaving 1 inch of space around the edges.
- Evenly add strawberry jam then layer with strawberry slices and sprinkle on ground cinnamon over buttered area.
- Tightly but gently roll the dough up. Use a little melted butter on the open edge of the roll to seal the seam.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into six pieces.
- Place each roll inside a parchment paper lined baking dish. Place the dish in the refrigerator as you repeat the above steps with the last sheet of puff pastry if using.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden (watch carefully!).
- While rolls are baking, make the icing by mixing all remaining ingredients together (confectioner’s sugar, butter, milk and jam) until nice and smooth and pourable. If needed, add a teaspoon more of milk until it is pourable.
- Drizzle over cinnamon rolls when they are fresh out of the oven and enjoy. Happy Baking!
Notes
- Use High-Quality Jam. The strawberry jam is a star player in this recipe. Opt for a high-quality jam with real strawberry chunks for the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Baking Dish. Space out your cinnamon rolls adequately in the baking dish to allow for expansion. Overcrowding could result in uneven baking.
- Keep an Eye on the Oven. These rolls can go from perfectly golden to burnt pretty quickly. Keep a close eye, especially during the last few minutes of baking.
- Adjust Icing Consistency. The icing should be pourable but not too runny. Adjust the milk quantity to get your desired consistency. If you find it’s too thin you can add more powdered sugar.
- Serve Fresh. These rolls are best served fresh out of the oven while the pastry is still flaky and the icing is gooey.
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I sleep A LOT less than I ever did before! That’s how I get it done 🙂 I’m all about lazy recipes! These look delicious!
Thanks so much Julie! I guess sleep just goes out the window as we get more and more responsibilities.
You need a break every now and then, so it’s perfectly ok to make a lazy cinnamon roll. I bet these are amazing especially with strawberries. Great addition!
Yep we should all be alright with taking a break sometimes!
Being tired is a permanent condition for me (laugh). It is important with or without kids, to kick-back and just relax for awhile. Hope you are able to do that soon.
Love the strawberry cinnamon rolls.
Velva
I definitely need to try that whole relax thing sooner than later Velva!
Must be fate…I was just wondering what I could make that would be simple and easy for Valentine’s Day! These look amazing!
Hooray! Glad this showed up at the right time!
Girl you are not alone. I started this year exhausted and I am still struggling to survive. Sleeping more than 5 hours a night is a luxury in my house with trying to fit in in school, blogging and taking care of the home and husband. It’s killing me. But you are right. Sometimes you just have to take the time for yourself and take it easy. This recipe looks so delicious and wouldn’t even have yelled it’s a short cut. I love strawberries!!
Awww girlie, we definitely both need to do better at taking care of ourselves. We simply must! No shortcuts around that. Let me know how you are keeping up with everything!
Girl, I don’t know how you do it. I can badly manage a my full-time job and keeping up with my blog. You have all that plus an events company? You’re producing awesome work on here so you must be doing something right! Just remember to take some time for yourself. I have to have others remind me of that, I know it’s easier said than done.
I think doing too much really is kinda impossible. Something will always suffer so I am trying to do a better job of prioritizing. Yep we definitely need to take care of ourselves much better!
Using puff pastry is such a good idea, I know they’re delish and buttery! The food looks terrific but the real tease was listening to you bragg about long hot baths and a novel…oh how I just wish I could do that again 🙁 like before the babies! PS 32 is still very young you spring chicken you:)
Awww you just made me feel young again! I am grateful hahaha. I will start claiming the being a spring chicken thing a little bit more often, especially in front of my dad!
Hear, hear! I know what you mean! AND I have 2 kids!! I just don’t sleep…
I love your “lazy” recipe, though. It’s something I could use… especially at so close to midnight! 😀
Two kids? Holy cow! When that time comes for me, I will definitely be giving you a serious call for advice!
These rolls would just melt in my mouth! YUM!
Yes! They totally melt in your mouth. Awesome right?
I hear you! Today is like the one day I have the entire afternoon to myself. It is on these days where I waffle between sleep? or finish everything I need to get done? get ahead? You’ve solved it for me; these cinnamon rolls look right up my lazy day alley! Strawberries and puff pastry are so good together!
Gosh I love the idea of napping all day. I want that for my life this weekend! Haha thanks so much for stopping by Mary!