Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze are golden, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. They’re so much better than store-bought and perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfect cinnamon rolls every time. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes and Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe.
Why This Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze Is Pure Comfort
- Golden, fluffy dough
- Bursting with fresh strawberry flavor
- Creamy, tangy glaze
- Easy to make at home
What You'll Need for Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Active dry yeast
- Warm milk
- Sugar
- Salt
- Butter
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Strawberries
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: Powdered sugar
- Optional: Milk
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Active dry yeast: Make sure your yeast is fresh and active.
- Strawberries: Fresh strawberries work best, but frozen can be used in a pinch.
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How to Make Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine yeast, warm milk, sugar, and salt. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add butter, eggs, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Assemble the rolls: On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a 16×21-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Arrange sliced strawberries on top.
- Roll and slice: Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the long side. Cut into 12 equal slices.
- Let them rise: Place the slices, cut side up, in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the glaze: While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Glaze and serve: Once the rolls are out of the oven, spread the glaze over the top. Serve warm and enjoy!
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
- Common mistake and fix: If your dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a little more milk.
- Expert tip: For extra fluffy rolls, let the dough rise in the oven with the light on.
- Time-saving tip: Prepare the dough the night before and let it rise in the fridge overnight. In the morning, continue with the recipe.
Storing & Reheating Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the dough the night before and let it rise in the fridge overnight. In the morning, continue with the recipe.
Freezing Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Freeze baked and cooled rolls for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warmed through. (Microwaving can make the rolls soggy.)
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a shortcut, use store-bought pizza dough instead of making your own.
- Best substitution: If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen and thaw them before using.
- Make-ahead: You can assemble the rolls the night before, let them rise in the fridge overnight, and bake in the morning.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
- Troubleshooting: If your rolls aren't rising, make sure your yeast is active and your milk isn't too hot.
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Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Active dry yeast
- Warm milk
- Sugar
- Salt
- Butter
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Strawberries
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
Seasonings
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine yeast, warm milk, sugar, and salt. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add butter, eggs, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Assemble the rolls: On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a 16×21-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Arrange sliced strawberries on top.
- Roll and slice: Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the long side. Cut into 12 equal slices.
- Let them rise: Place the slices, cut side up, in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the glaze: While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Glaze and serve: Once the rolls are out of the oven, spread the glaze over the top. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Chef tip: For a shortcut, use store-bought pizza dough instead of making your own.
- Best substitution: If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen and thaw them before using.
- Make-ahead: You can assemble the rolls the night before, let them rise in the fridge overnight, and bake in the morning.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
- Troubleshooting: If your rolls aren't rising, make sure your yeast is active and your milk isn't too hot.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked and cooled rolls for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warmed through. (Microwaving can make the rolls soggy.)
- Make ahead: Prepare the dough the night before and let it rise in the fridge overnight. In the morning, continue with the recipe.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sat. Fat: 4.5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze FAQs
Yes, you can assemble the rolls the night before, let them rise in the fridge overnight, and bake in the morning.
This could be due to overbaking or not letting the dough rise enough. Make sure to keep an eye on the baking time and let the dough rise properly.
Yes, you can freeze baked and cooled rolls for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
While you can make individual cinnamon roll bites in the air fryer, this recipe is not suitable for the air fryer due to the size and number of rolls.
If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen and thaw them before using.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
