Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze are golden, fluffy, and filled with fresh strawberries and cinnamon. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping them perfectly moist. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Refreshing Watermelon Coconut Popsicles Recipe for Summer and Creamy Honey Lavender Ice Cream Recipe for Summer.
Why This Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze Is Pure Comfort
- Golden, fluffy rolls with a perfect texture
- Tangy cream cheese glaze that complements the sweet rolls
- Easy to make and better than takeout
- Perfect for breakfast or a cozy brunch
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.
- Refrigerated pizza dough
- Fresh strawberries
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Refrigerated pizza dough: Use the kind that comes in a can and is already rolled out.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Pizza Stone — Ensures even baking and a crispy crust → See on Amazon
- Rolling Pin — Makes rolling out the dough a breeze → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough and press it into a rectangle.
- Make the filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then spread it evenly over the dough. Top with sliced strawberries.
- Roll and slice: Roll the dough tightly, then slice it into 12 equal pieces.
- Bake: Place the rolls on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Make the glaze: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls and serve immediately.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid overbaking to prevent dry rolls. Check them at the 20-minute mark and cover with foil if they're browning too quickly.
- Pro tip: For an extra touch, dust the rolls with powdered sugar before serving.
- Pro tip: To make ahead, prepare the rolls up to the baking step, then refrigerate overnight. Bake as directed the next morning.
Storing & Reheating Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the rolls up to the baking step the night before. Bake as directed the next morning.
Freezing Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Freeze baked and cooled rolls for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat as needed.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, then place in the oven to crisp up.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a less sweet glaze, reduce the powdered sugar to 1 cup.
- Best substitution: Use frozen strawberries if fresh are not in season.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the rolls up to the baking step the night before. Bake as directed the next morning.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make 24 rolls.
- Troubleshooting: If the glaze is too thick, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
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Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Refrigerated pizza dough
- Fresh strawberries
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
Seasonings
- Cinnamon
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough and press it into a rectangle.
- Make the filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then spread it evenly over the dough. Top with sliced strawberries.
- Roll and slice: Roll the dough tightly, then slice it into 12 equal pieces.
- Bake: Place the rolls on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Make the glaze: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a less sweet glaze, reduce the powdered sugar to 1 cup.
- Best substitution: Use frozen strawberries if fresh are not in season.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the rolls up to the baking step the night before. Bake as directed the next morning.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make 24 rolls.
- Troubleshooting: If the glaze is too thick, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked and cooled rolls for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat as needed.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, then place in the oven to crisp up.
- Make ahead: Prepare the rolls up to the baking step the night before. Bake as directed the next morning.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sat. Fat: 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, prepare the rolls up to the baking step, then refrigerate overnight. Bake as directed the next morning.
Overbaking is the most common reason for dry rolls. Check them at the 20-minute mark and cover with foil if they're browning too quickly.
Yes, freeze baked and cooled rolls for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat as needed.
No, air fryers are not suitable for baking these rolls.
Use frozen strawberries if fresh are not in season.
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!
