Strawberry and Cream Rolls – Home Chef

We've taken the classic cinnamon roll you know and love and given it a delicious strawberry twist! Smooth, juicy and bursting with strawberry flavor, these melt-in-your-mouth rolls are an easy treat sure to impress. One bite and you'll wonder why you didn't try it sooner!

You can't go wrong Strawberries and cream, Strawberry cakeor our beautiful Strawberries and cream star bread.

We are famous for our homemade cinnamon rolls. Now, we're kicking it up a notch with a fruity twist that you'll absolutely love. say hello Strawberry and Cream Rolls! These delightful treats use a cinnamon roll dough base and are perfect for dessert, brunch, bake sales, or any occasion where a sweet strawberry dessert roll is welcome (spoiler alert: it's almost everywhere!) Bet you can't stop at just one!

Material notes

• Warm milk (100-110°F): Aim for a warm, bathwater-like sensation. Whole or 2% milk works well, although milk alternatives are good. Use a thermometer if unsure.
• Instant Dry Yeast: Instant yeast does not need to be activated beforehand. If you only have active dry yeast, let rise an additional 10-15 minutes.
• Salted Butter: If you only have unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt. Make sure it is at room temperature and spreads easily.
• All-Purpose Flour: Bread flour can be substituted if desired.
• Cream Cheese: Soften it to avoid lumps in the glass.
• Strawberry Jam: Any jam works, but fruit pulp and seeds add a great texture.
• Brown Sugar: Light or dark brown sugar works; Darkness will give a richer taste.
• Powdered Sugar: Adjust to achieve your desired glaze consistency. Start small and add more to thicken.

Jam vs Jelly

When making strawberry rolls, you can choose between strawberry jam or strawberry jelly based on availability or your personal preference. We personally recommend using strawberry jam with the fruit pulp, as it adds more flavor and creates a better overall texture for the roll.

Going by feelings

The dough should be soft, slightly sticky and easy to handle. It should just pull away from the sides of the bowl without sticking. Adding too much flour will make the dough stiff, resulting in a stiff roll. Aim for a dough that feels soft and pillowy to the touch—that's the secret to perfectly fluffy cinnamon rolls!

rolling and cutting

When rolling the dough, make sure it is rolled tightly to prevent air pockets and protect the filling. Once rolled, use a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss for clean, precise cuts.

For knife method, Gently saw through the dough without pressing too hard to avoid squishing the roll.

With dental floss, Slide it under the roll, crossing the top edges and pull tight for a perfect cut without flattening the dough.

Make-Ahead Instructions

Overnight instructions
After filling, rolling, cutting, and panning each strawberry roll, cover with plastic wrap and store in your refrigerator. The next day, remove them from the fridge. Let them sit at room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hour to rise before baking.

Freezer Instructions
Roll and cut your cinnamon rolls and place the individual rolls a few inches apart on a baking sheet to freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag. When ready to bake, place in a lightly greased baking dish and let come to room temperature before baking, about 2 hours.