Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

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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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A close up of one easy strawberry cinnamon roll made with puff pastry with others in the background

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.

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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.

A collage of images showing making the strawberry cinnamon rolls.

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.

a collage of easy strawberry cinnamon rolls before and after being baked in a pan

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.

Collage showing the frosting ingredients in a bowl and after they're mixed together.

Drizzle the icing over the fresh-out-of-the-oven rolls.

A white icing drizzled on top of easy cinnamon rolls with icing

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.

Easy strawberry cinnamon rolls drizzled with icing with two strawberries in the background

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!

A close up of a puffy pastry strawberry cinnamon roll with two strawberries in the white backgound

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

An easy strawberry cinnamon roll cut into with strawberries there

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.

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