Sweet Strawberry Rolls

These sweet strawberry rolls are super soft and gooey rolls that taste like strawberry and cream. They are filled with a strawberry sugar filling and frozen strawberries. They are topped with a strawberry cream cheese glaze.

This sweet strawberry rolls recipe makes the most delicious homemade rolls with a strong strawberry flavor. They are the perfect way to start your day if you love strawberry. They can even be prepared the day ahead and finished the morning you want to eat them for an easy breakfast to impress!

For more sweet breakfast recipes, try Sticky Buns, Apple Cider Muffins, and Chocolate Glazed Donuts.

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• Why This Strawberry Sweet Rolls Recipe Works
• Ingredient Notes for Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
• Ingredient Substitutions
• Step By Step Instructions - Dough
• Step By Step Instructions - Strawberry Filling and Cream Cheese Glaze
• Step By Step Instructions - Assembling the Rolls
• Expert Baking Tips
• FAQ
• Recipe Variations
• Special Tools
• Storing and Freezing
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Why This Strawberry Sweet Rolls Recipe Works

• Strawberry flavor- These rolls achieve a strong strawberry flavor without affecting the texture by using freeze-dried strawberries. They boost the strawberry flavor, but keep the gooey cinnamon roll texture!
• Cream cheese frosting- The strawberry cream cheese frosting is delicious and makes for the perfect topping.
• Strawberry filling- The strawberry filling is perfectly sweet and buttery!

Ingredient Notes for Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Here are some notes on the ingredients. For a full list of ingredients, check out the recipe card below.

• Unsalted butter- Pull the butter out 2 hours before using so it is softened butter.
• Milk- Use any milk and warm it to 110F. If too hot, it will kill the yeast, if too cool then it will dramatically slow the yeast down.
• Active dry yeast- I used 1 packet of yeast. This is the same thing as instant yeast. Do not use fast rise yeast.
• Eggs- Pull the eggs out 2 hours before baking. They also need to be lightly beaten before adding to the flour.
• Cream cheese- Pull this out 2 hours before baking to get to room temperature.
• Strawberries- Frozen strawberries are recommended for convenience. If you wish to use fresh strawberries simply freeze the ones for the filling before using them as it prevents excess juices from leaking out.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Dairy free- You can use your favorite dairy free options for this recipe!
• Gluten free- I haven't tested this gluten free. Let me know if you do.

Step By Step Instructions - Dough

Here is how to make the dough for the sweet strawberry rolls.

STEP 1: Activate yeast. Put the milk in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it for 1 minute until it is 110°F. Pour both packets of yeast in and let it sit for 10 minutes.

STEP 2: Dry ingredients. Sift the all purpose flour into a large bowl and add salt and sugar.

STEP 3: Knead butter. Add the cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry kneader or fork to knead the butter in until the butter lumps are the size of a pea.

STEP 4: Wet ingredients. Pour the yeast mixture, beaten eggs, and ground freeze-dried strawberries on the dry ingredients. Use a mixer with dough hook to mix on low speed until a dough starts to form. Then switch to medium speed and knead for 5 minutes.

For kneading by hand, see the recipe notes.

STEP 5: First rise. Preheat the oven to 200°F. Spray a large mixing bowl with nonstick cooking spray and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl with a towel and place it in the oven. Turn the oven off and crack the door open. Let the dough rise for 1 hour. It should double in size.

Step By Step Instructions - Strawberry Filling and Cream Cheese Glaze

Here is how to make the strawberry filling and cream cheese glaze for the sweet strawberry rolls.

STEP 1: Beat butter and sugar. Beat the butter, sugar, and ground freeze-dried strawberries with a hand mixer and a small bowl. You should beat it until it has a soft paste consistency.

STEP 2: Chop strawberries. Chop the frozen strawberries into small pieces.

STEP 3: Beat cream cheese and butter. Use a hand mixer and a small bowl to beat the cream cheese and butter on high speed for 1 minute. Add the powdered sugar and mix it in until the icing in smooth.

STEP 4: Flavor icing. Add the vanilla and mashed strawberries to the icing. Mix it until it is a creamy consistency for spreading over the rolls.

Step By Step Instructions - Assembling the Rolls

Here is how to assemble and bake the sweet strawberry rolls.

STEP 1: Roll dough. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface. It should be a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick.

STEP 2: Add filling. Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the dough. Use an offset spatula and make sure to spread it to the edges. Sprinkle the chopped strawberries on top.

STEP 3: Roll log. Roll the dough into a log starting from the short side. Make sure to roll it tightly and get as many swirls in as you can.

STEP 4: Cut rolls. Use a sharp serrated knife to cut the uneven ends off. Then, cut the log into 12 equal rolls. I recommend using a measuring tape to ensure even sizes. Use a sawing motion to avoid squishing the rolls.

STEP 5: Second rise. Spray a 9X13 inch baking pan with baking spray. Place the rolls in an even layer and cover it with a towel. Let the rolls rise for 20 minutes.

STEP 6: Bake. Preheat the oven to 375°F and pour heavy cream into the gaps between the rolls (It is okay if some gets on top). Bake the rolls for 27-30 minutes. They are done baking when the tops are lightly golden brown.

STEP 7: Glaze and serve. Spread the cream cheese glaze on top of the rolls while they are still hot from the oven. It will melt into the cracks of the rolls. Serve them while still warm.

Expert Baking Tips

• Properly measure your flour- Make sure the flour is spooned and leveled. If you stick the measuring cup directly into the flour, it will compact the flour giving you too much flour.
• Make sure your yeast is fresh. If you use expired yeast or if you put it in too hot or too cold milk it will not activate properly preventing a proper rise.
• If you choose to roll your rolls immediately you can still chill them overnight. You then bake them the next morning.

FAQ

Recipe Variations

• Strawberry jam rolls- You can replace either the filling or the icing with strawberry jam.
• Sweet raspberry rolls- You can replace the strawberries with raspberries for a sweet raspberry roll instead.
• Fresh strawberries- If you have fresh strawberries simply place them in the freezer before using them in the filling to reduce the amount of juice released as they bake.

Special Tools

• Baking spray: I use the nonstick spray that has flour in it.
• Offset spatula: I use this to easily spread the frosting or fillings.
• 9X13 pan- I love using a casserole pan instead of a normal baking pan.
• Rolling pin- You can use any rolling pin you have!

Storing and Freezing

Store these sweet strawberry rolls in an airtight container in the fridge. Store up to 5 days. They are best when heated in the microwave until warm.

These sweet strawberry rolls can be frozen in 2 ways.

1. Freeze the rolled rolls. Freeze these up to 30 days. Let them thaw before baking. They won't rise as much, but will still work.
2. Freeze the already baked rolls. Freeze these up to 30 days. Thaw for 1 hour before eating.

Other Cinnamon Roll Recipes To Try

Try these strawberry recipes too!

• Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
• Strawberry Shortcake
• Strawberry Cookies
• Strawberry Brownies
• Strawberry Mousse Cake

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