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    Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

    Published: Apr 19, 2013 · Modified: Nov 20, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. · 31 Comments

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    A unique twist on a breakfast favorite! This flavorful Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe is a must bake. Everyone will want the recipe!

    Strawberry cinnamon roll

    The best Saturday mornings are the ones that start with the smell of cinnamon floating through the house.  At least, in my opinion. It always makes getting out of bed a little easier.  Today, I made a twist on the traditional Cinnamon Rolls, and I am so glad I took the time to experiment.  These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls have left me speechless in a good way.

    They did not come out of a can that I had to whack on the counter and took me a little time.  I made a bit of a mess in my kitchen, but it isn't a good recipe if you don't make a mess. Right?!

    Start to finish these took me about an hour and a half, which isn't bad for homemade cinnamon rolls.  Plus the gooey strawberries oozing out from the center will not only make your taste buds sing but make these rolls look spectacular.

    Jump to:
    • How to Make Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
    • Dairy Free
    • Freezing
    • Storing
    • More Breakfast Treats
    • Recipe
    • More Strawberry Recipes
    • More Spices & Mixes Recipes
    • Comments

    How to Make Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

    milk in a saucepan

    You start making these Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls by putting ¾ cup of milk on the stove on medium heat. Once it gets warm, we are going to melt ¼ cup butter or margarine in there.

    I used almond milk and butter-flavored Crisco, so these would be dairy-free.

    Flour and egg in a bowl

    In a large bowl, you are going to mix 2 ½ cups flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Once mixed you are going to stir in 1 egg and ¼ cup water.  Then you will stir in the warm milk/butter mixture until a dough forms.

    Dough in bowl

    At this point, you are looking at a bowl of dough goo and saying to yourself, "Amanda, what did you get me into?"  It is ok.  Promise! Now you are going to mix in another cup of flour. 🙂

    Dough on floured surface

    See! It turns out perfect. They flip your dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.  Kneading only takes a few minutes and is ideal for those arm muscles! Work out and cinnamon rolls at the same time. YEP, genius!

    Dough ball in bowl

    Pop the dough back into the bowl and cover it with a moist towel. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.

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    Turn your dough back out onto the floured surface and roll it into a large rectangle. This rolling pin is amazing for this! Sorry, my rectangle looks more like an oval. As you can tell, this isn't an exact science.

    A twist on a classic favorite! This delicious Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe is a keeper! YUM!

    Now we are going to spread strawberry jam over the entire thing. Then sprinkle with cinnamon and the chopped strawberries evenly over the top. We are going to roll this up starting with the longest side. I just realized out of the gazillion pictures I took; I forgot to take a picture of the roll of dough. Y'all get the idea, though.  You are then going to slice the roll into 12 equal pieces. They should be about 1 ½ inch thick slices.

    A twist on a classic favorite! This delicious Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe is a keeper! YUM!

    Then you are going to place all 12 rolls into a greased 11x13 baking dish. Cover with a damp cloth and let them rest and rise for about 30 minutes.  While you are waiting, you can preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pop these into the oven for about 30 minutes until golden brown.

    A twist on a classic favorite! This delicious Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe is a keeper! YUM!

    When the Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are done baking, drizzle the top of the dough with glaze. Mmm.....

    Dairy Free

    If you have an allergy or an intolerance you can make these delicious rolls dairy free. Simply substitute your favorite dairy free milk (canned coconut milk works amazingly). You will also substitute a dairy free margarine.

    Freezing

    Before baking, you can cover your pan with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking. This is a great tip if you are trying to prep ahead for a busy day or holiday.

    You can even wrap them tighter with some foil and freeze until ready to bake. When ready, remove them from the freezer and allow them to thaw. Then bake according to the recipe.

    Storing

    Store any uneaten Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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    If you love these strawberry cinnamon rolls you will love these too!

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    Recipe

    Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

    Amanda@AFewShortCuts.com
    A twist on a classic favorite! This delicious Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe is a keeper! YUM!
    4.92 from 25 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Resting Time 40 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine Bread
    Servings 12 Rolls
    Calories 332 kcal

    Equipment

    • sauce pan
    • 13x9 Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup milk
    • ⅓ cup margarine or butter; softened
    • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 tsps instant yeast or 1 packet
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 egg
    • ¼ cup water

    Filling

    • 1 cup strawberry jam +/-
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 cups strawberries sliced

    Icing

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1-2 tablespoon milk

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the milk in a small saucepan until warm. Mix in the butter until melted. Let cool to lukewarm.
    • In a large bowl combine 2 ¼ cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
    • Stir in egg and ¼ cup of water. Mix well. Now stir in the milk mixture until dough forms.
    • Stir in another cup of flour. When dough comes together, flip it onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
    • Return the dough ball to the bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rest for 10 minutes.
    • Roll out dough into a 15x10 inch rectangle. Spread the strawberry jam all over the dough. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Then evenly cover with the chopped strawberries.
    • Roll up the dough and pinch the seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal size rolls.
    • Place rolls cut side up in a greased 11x13 baking dish. Cover and let rise until doubled (30 mins). While waiting, Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

    Icing

    • Mix the powdered sugar and cinnamon with 1 tablespoon of milk. Stir until glaze forms. You may need to add up to another tablespoon of milk for desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over finished rolls.

    Dairy Free

    • Substitute almond milk, coconut milk, etc., and a dairy free margarine.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
    Keyword dairy free, strawberry
    Tried this recipe? Let us know how it was! We love comments!

    Serve warm and amazing! A cup of coffee optional.

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    Comments

    1. leeann

      April 20, 2013 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      These look amazing! How do you know what "warm" is? I have tried bread and roll making before but I wasn't successful and somepne mentioned I probably didn't get the temperature for the liquid right....ant hints would be appreciated!

      Reply
      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        April 20, 2013 at 10:27 am

        5 stars
        Leeann, my tip would be if it is too hot to touch comfortably it is too hot! Think of a hot shower or hot bath. That temperature is perfect. 😉

        Reply
    2. mariana

      April 20, 2013 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the dairy free version.My tot is dairy intolerant and snacks from the store made him sick so i had try many of your recipes before.Yum and big thanks!!!!!!

      Reply
    3. Brenda

      April 20, 2013 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      Love that you do so many recipes with gluten free variations. Thoughts on making these gluten free.

      Reply
    4. Kristie

      April 24, 2013 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      Those look AMAZING!! I am definitely trying these when the strawberries are in season here! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Jamie

      April 24, 2013 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      Wow - these sound great!! Tweeted!!

      Reply
    6. Laura

      April 24, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! What a great idea!!

      Reply
    7. Stephanie

      June 04, 2013 at 12:02 am

      5 stars
      Wow can't wait to try this. NEVER thought about doing it with fruit or berries - my mind is blown. Your pictures are great too. Sounds perfect for breakfast with coffee 🙂 Thanks for the great recipe.

      Reply
    8. Jessica

      June 04, 2013 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      These were yummy! We only had raspberry jam and raspberries so we used those. Can't wait to try peaches etc. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    9. gretamarie

      June 05, 2013 at 9:00 am

      4 stars
      LOVE , LOVE this recipe! I will make it again!! Great thing to do with the strawberries that are just past eating. I should point out though the prep time of 20 minutes is misleading, accounting for measure/ mixing and resting of the dough (10min) and another rise (30 min). Then the bake of 30 min. So I would say the prep time disclosure is at least 40-45 minutes. (Just for those busy mom's like me that hunt for quick recipes) Well worth the time though!

      Reply
    10. Laura Dembowski

      June 10, 2013 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      These look so fluffy and awesome! The strawberries add such a pleasant pop of color and I bet the flavor is great too!

      Reply
    11. Paige

      June 23, 2013 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      I made these this morning, but I forgot I didn't have any powdered sugar to make the glaze. They were fantastic without the glaze, but next time I will make sure I have it. I also used whole wheat white flour, which worked just fine. My finished product wasn't as flaky, but they were delish!

      Reply
    12. Heather @ Work from Home with Kids

      June 30, 2013 at 11:03 pm

      5 stars
      I am pinning and making next weekend! It's 11pm and I want to go to the grocery store to make this right NOW. Oh this looks delicious! 🙂

      Reply
    13. WENDY SWANSON

      July 03, 2013 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      I'M DROOLING !

      Reply
    14. Reenie

      July 05, 2013 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! I am going to make these but cheat a bit and use my dough setting on my bread machine. Thank you for a new filling for me to try.

      Reply
    15. Nicole Pfeiffer

      July 13, 2013 at 11:27 am

      Do you know if this will work with Almond Milk?

      Reply
      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        July 19, 2013 at 7:42 pm

        Yes it will Nicole 🙂

        Reply
    16. Courtney

      August 03, 2013 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      Has anyone tried freezing them?

      Reply
    17. Keely

      August 05, 2013 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      Can you use pre-made dough? I'm all about easy! Lol

      Reply
      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        August 17, 2013 at 9:47 pm

        Yes you totally can! 🙂

        Reply
    18. Ryann

      August 17, 2013 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      Would the recipe still work if I prepped everything the night before, and instead of the 30 minute rise left them covered in the fridge overnight?

      Reply
      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        August 17, 2013 at 9:47 pm

        5 stars
        Ryann,

        I haven't tried it myself yet, but I don't see why not. I should work just fine.

        Reply
    19. Brandee

      February 15, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe. I made them the other morning, and they were delicious! I've had others asking for this recipe, too. My only problem was wrapping them up tightly. I know with practice that I will get that down pat.

      Reply
    20. Crystal S

      October 01, 2014 at 12:32 am

      Thanks for the recipes!

      Reply
    21. Bonnie

      August 30, 2015 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these. They are absolutely AWESOME! Love this recipe. Thank you for sharing.
      This was my 1st time to make any kind of cinnamon roll. I followed the recipe to a tee. Nothing I would change there. I however need to work on my rolling out and cutting skills.. Mine made 9 very large DELICIOUS rolls. I will make again.

      Reply
    22. April

      April 01, 2019 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for a great recipe! I made these last night and they came out so tasty!!! I used strawberry preserves instead of the jam and made a cream cheese glaze instead of the cinnamon glaze and they still came out great. Can't wait to make them again!

      Reply
      • Amanda Carlisle

        July 27, 2019 at 11:46 pm

        YAY! Glad you loved them! 🙂

        Reply
    23. Mrs Mj

      February 17, 2020 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      I thought these were fantastic, I made a few tweaks. I did sugar in the raw in the milk milk, proofed my yeast to let it get happy. I followed the recipe otherwise and it was delicious. Next time I would prefer a finer chop on strawberries and may even pulse them in the FP. I loved this. What a fun twist!

      Reply
    24. Melissa

      February 21, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      These are so good! I was wondering how many calories! Lol

      Reply
    25. Stephanie

      August 09, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      4 stars
      These are so good!! We made them but I think maybe the 2 cups of strawberries made it too runny?? They were kinda soggy when we baked them. But they are so good!!

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        August 09, 2021 at 1:01 pm

        I totally forgot to thank you very much!!

        Reply

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