Allow me to introduce you to these Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls. Made with flaky puff pastry, in under an hour, you’ll be sinking your teeth into the lusciousness of sweet strawberries and cinnamon, all swirled into heavenly rolls with an unforgettable strawberry icing.
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 without spending hours in the kitchen. 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.
Ingredients to Make Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
- Frozen Puff Pastry: This is the game-changer that makes these cinnamon rolls quick and flaky. No need to wait for dough to rise!
- Melted Butter: A brush of melted butter not only adds richness but also helps the strawberry jam and other fillings adhere to the pastry.
- Strawberry Jam: This provides a concentrated 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: Helps to thin out the icing to the perfect drizzling consistency.
- Strawberry Jam for Icing: A teaspoon of jam in the icing reinforces the strawberry theme, tying the whole dish together.
How To Make Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls With Puff Pastry
Prepare Your Pastry and Oven
Begin 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, leaving a small border around the edges. Smear the strawberry jam evenly over the buttered area, and then layer thinly sliced strawberries on top. Sprinkle a touch of ground cinnamon over the strawberries for that extra depth of flavor.
Roll and Slice
Carefully 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 the roll into individual pieces and place them in a parchment paper-lined baking dish.
Bake and Ice
Pop the rolls into the preheated oven. While they’re baking, whip up the icing by combining confectioner’s sugar, melted butter, milk, and a smidgen of strawberry jam. Once the rolls are golden and your kitchen smells heavenly, drizzle the icing over the fresh-out-of-the-oven rolls.
How to Store
For optimal freshness, store your easy strawberry cinnamon rolls made with puff pastry in an airtight container at room temperature. They will remain delicious for up to 2 days. If you need to keep them for a longer period, refrigerate them in the container for up to 5 days, reheating gently before serving to revive their texture and warmth.
Tips for Making the Best Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
- 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.
- Serve Fresh. These rolls are best served fresh out of the oven while the pastry is still flaky and the icing is gooey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my puff pastry not rising?
If your puff pastry doesn’t puff up, it might be because it wasn’t cold enough when you put it in the oven. Ensure you chill the prepared rolls before baking.
The edges of my rolls are hard, what went wrong?
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.
How do I know when the rolls are done?
They should be golden brown on the surface and should feel slightly firm to the touch.
Easy 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!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
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!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Thanks so much Julie! I guess sleep just goes out the window as we get more and more responsibilities.
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
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!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Yep we should all be alright with taking a break sometimes!
Velva says
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
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
I definitely need to try that whole relax thing sooner than later Velva!
Debbie says
Must be fate…I was just wondering what I could make that would be simple and easy for Valentine’s Day! These look amazing!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Hooray! Glad this showed up at the right time!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
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!!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
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!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
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.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
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!
Christina@Asoulfultwist says
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:)
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
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!
Kate@Diethood says
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! 😀
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Two kids? Holy cow! When that time comes for me, I will definitely be giving you a serious call for advice!
Sarah & Arkadi says
These rolls would just melt in my mouth! YUM!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Yes! They totally melt in your mouth. Awesome right?
Mary Frances says
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!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
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!