Easy Homemade Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze — fluffy, gooey, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. After making these many times, I’ve perfected the recipe for you. The warm, melty cream cheese glaze makes these rolls irresistible. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Mediterranean Side Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Easy Mushroom Spinach Lasagna Recipe for Dinner.
Why This Easy Homemade Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze Is Pure Comfort
- Perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast.
- Better than store-bought cinnamon rolls.
- Easy to make with simple ingredients.
- The cream cheese glaze is out of this world.
What You'll Need for Easy Homemade 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.
- Pillsbury refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
- Fresh strawberries
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: Fresh strawberries for garnish
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Pillsbury refrigerated cinnamon roll dough: Make sure to use the kind with icing packets for easy glaze.
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How to Make Easy Homemade Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
- Prepare the strawberry filling: Blend fresh strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Cook in a saucepan until thickened. Let it cool.
- Prepare the cinnamon rolls: Unroll the cinnamon roll dough. Spread the cooled strawberry filling evenly over the dough. Roll it up tightly and slice into 12 rolls.
- Bake the rolls: Place the rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the cream cheese glaze: Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Homemade Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
- Time-saving tip: Use a pizza cutter to easily slice the rolls.
- Common mistake and fix: If your glaze is too thick, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Make-ahead tip: Prepare the strawberry filling and slice the rolls the night before. Store in the fridge separately. In the morning, place the rolls in the pan and bake as directed.
- Presentation tip: Dust the rolls with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh strawberries for a pretty presentation.
Storing & Reheating Easy Homemade 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 strawberry filling and slice the rolls up to 12 hours ahead. Store separately in the fridge.
Freezing Easy Homemade 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. The texture may be slightly different.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a quicker glaze, use the icing packets that come with the cinnamon roll dough.
- Best substitution: Use canned strawberry pie filling as a substitute for the fresh strawberry filling.
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the rolls up to the baking step the night before. In the morning, let them sit at room temperature while the oven preheats, then bake as directed.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to make a larger batch.
- Troubleshooting: If your rolls are browning too quickly, tent them with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
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Easy Homemade Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pillsbury refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
- Fresh strawberries
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
Seasonings
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry filling: Blend fresh strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Cook in a saucepan until thickened. Let it cool.
- Prepare the cinnamon rolls: Unroll the cinnamon roll dough. Spread the cooled strawberry filling evenly over the dough. Roll it up tightly and slice into 12 rolls.
- Bake the rolls: Place the rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the cream cheese glaze: Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a quicker glaze, use the icing packets that come with the cinnamon roll dough.
- Best substitution: Use canned strawberry pie filling as a substitute for the fresh strawberry filling.
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the rolls up to the baking step the night before. In the morning, let them sit at room temperature while the oven preheats, then bake as directed.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to make a larger batch.
- Troubleshooting: If your rolls are browning too quickly, tent them with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
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. The texture may be slightly different.
- Make ahead: Prepare the strawberry filling and slice the rolls up to 12 hours ahead. Store separately in the fridge.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sat. Fat: 7g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Homemade Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the rolls up to the baking step the night before. In the morning, let them sit at room temperature while the oven preheats, then bake as directed.
Overbaking is the most common reason for dry cinnamon rolls. Make sure to check them a few minutes before the suggested baking time is up.
Yes, you can freeze baked and cooled rolls for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
While you can make cinnamon rolls in the air fryer, the texture may not be as fluffy as oven-baked rolls. I recommend using the oven for this recipe.
Use canned strawberry pie filling as a substitute for the fresh strawberry filling.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Homemade 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!
