Lazy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls – the easiest breakfast treat ever! Made with Puff Pastry, they are put together in a snap! They are absolutely delicious too! If you want more effort, try these delicious Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
These lazy strawberry cinnamon rolls represent my mood lately. I have had a grueling schedule for the last twelve months. Between my blog commitments, my full-time job (which is coming to an end) and an event company, I haven’t had much time for myself.
First of all, this is not me complaining. At all. I realize that I needed to do those things. I needed to work hard and see what was going to pay off, and I needed to be 100% committed to things because now is the time for that. I am still pretty young (32 is young right? I need reassurance) though my dad says I’m no spring chicken. And I don’t have kids as of yet. My husband and I are cool with the two of us for now though we want kids in the future.
I’m saying all of this because I’m tired. Exhausted actually. I HAVE NOTHING LEFT TO GIVE!!! I know that was a bit dramatic but it feels that way sometimes. How is that possible? I traded long sleep sessions for naps now but do parents just give up sleep all together? Ok I digress. The point is I need low-key. I need recipes that don’t take two days to complete for the most part which is where this recipe for lazy strawberry cinnamon rolls comes in.
It is painless, requires little effort and time, and is still gorgeous perfection for your loved ones, especially on Valentine’s Day or even in the spring when berries are in season. You don’t have to wait for the dough to rise for my lazy strawberry cinnamon rolls. I use puff pastry instead (this brand and this brand are great and all butter), and while it isn’t the same texture you are probably used to for sweet rolls, it is delicious and buttery in its own right! I love these little guys! And my family ate the whole pan as if I slaved over them. I might be able to convince people that I actually did!
I am going to attempt a few more lazy recipes because as I get closer to my dreams, I need to realize how important time for myself is. I have started another hobby which is novel reading. Well I have finished Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (excited for the movie coming in October) and even went on to read Sharp Objects by Gillian as well. Can you tell what types of books I enjoy? I read a bit everyday so it isn’t overwhelming, and I read them during long hot baths too. It is all delicious just like these rolls!
So is anyone else out there exhausted like I am and in need of some “me” time?
Lazy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen puff pastry that has been thawed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- 2-3 cups strawberries sliced thinly
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 1/2 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!
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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!