Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls combine the sweet and juicy flavor of strawberries with the warm aroma of cinnamon and tangy cream cheese frosting, making them perfect for any occasion!
Be sure the dough is thawed before starting. Roll or pat out thawed dough onto a lightly floured surface to make a 12x18 rectangle.
Combine the cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl.
Use a spatula to spread the strawberry pie filling over the dough and then sprinkle the cinnamon/sugar over the top of the strawberry filling.
Roll the dough up tightly into a log. Slice into 12 - 1 and a ½-inch wide pieces.
Space the cinnamon rolls evenly in the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish. Cover with a light towel and place in a warm, draft-free location. Leave to rise for 1 - 1 ½ hours, until puffy.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Pour the heavy cream over the strawberries and cream cinnamon rolls.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the rolls are lightly browned and cooked through.
Beat or stir together frosting ingredients. Slather the frosting over the warm rolls and serve warm.
Notes
Storage: Store cooled cinnamon rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.Frozen bread dough makes a nice base for cinnamon rolls. It’s easy to use and has a nice neutral flavor. Thaw a frozen loaf in the refrigerator until thawed through. You don’t want to set it out on the counter because once it thaws and warms it will begin to rise. It’s important to form, roll, and slice the cinnamon rolls and THEN let them rise.The heavy cream over the top of the cinnamon rolls adds moisture and makes a gooey base in the bottom of the pan. It is optional and you can make the recipe without it. Substitute strawberry jam and fresh, diced strawberries for the strawberry pie filling in the recipe.The lemon juice in the frosting is a nice contrast to the sweet strawberry. You can omit it if you don’t have a lemon. Simply thin the cream cheese/powdered sugar with cream or milk until it’s a spreadable consistency. The warm cinnamon rolls will make the frosting even more spreadable, so don’t thin it too much.