Free Printable Fluffy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

There’s something magical about cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven — soft, warm, and swirled with sweet filling. But when you add strawberries? That’s when ordinary becomes unforgettable. These Fluffy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls combine classic bakery-style dough with real strawberry flavor and a creamy glaze that melts into every layer. Whether you’re baking for brunch, a holiday breakfast, or a cozy weekend treat, this recipe is designed to impress — and yes, it’s perfect for printing and saving.

Unlike dry or dense rolls, these are ultra-pillowy thanks to a soft enriched dough and careful proofing. The strawberry filling is made with real berries for natural sweetness and color, giving each bite a bright, fruity contrast to the cinnamon warmth.

Let’s dive into everything you need to know to make the best strawberry cinnamon rolls from scratch.


Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

• Extra fluffy bakery-style texture
• Real strawberry flavor — not artificial
• Perfect for make-ahead & freezing
• Gorgeous pink swirls and glaze
• Crowd-pleasing for brunch, holidays, or gifting

These aren’t just pretty — they’re deeply satisfying, soft, rich, and layered with flavor.


Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Filling

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Strawberry Cream Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp strawberry puree
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt. Knead until soft dough forms.
  4. Knead 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
  6. While rising, mix strawberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
  7. Roll dough into a 14×10-inch rectangle.
  8. Spread softened butter over dough.
  9. Sprinkle strawberry mixture evenly over the top.
  10. Roll tightly from long side into a log.
  11. Slice into 9–12 rolls.
  12. Place in greased baking dish.
  13. Cover and rise 30 minutes.
  14. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes until golden.
  15. Mix glaze ingredients until smooth.
  16. Drizzle over warm rolls and serve.

Pro Tips for Perfect Rolls

• Use room-temperature ingredients
• Don’t over-flour — soft dough = fluffy rolls
• Finely chop strawberries for even swirl
• Let rolls rise fully before baking
• Glaze while warm for melt-in texture


Flavor Variations

• Strawberry Lemon Rolls – Add lemon zest to glaze
• Strawberry Cheesecake Rolls – Add cream cheese layer
• Strawberry Vanilla Bean – Use vanilla bean paste
• Strawberry Almond – Add almond extract + sliced almonds


Make-Ahead & Freezing

You can refrigerate overnight before baking or freeze baked rolls up to 2 months. Just reheat and glaze.


Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with:
• Coffee or lattes
• Fresh fruit bowls
• Breakfast casseroles
• Brunch spreads
• Holiday mornings

These are perfect for Valentine’s Day, Easter, baby showers, and weekend brunches.


Fun Strawberry Roll Fact

Strawberries pair beautifully with cinnamon because their acidity balances sugar and spice — that’s why this combo feels rich but never heavy.

Fluffy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, bakery-style strawberry cinnamon rolls with real fruit filling and creamy glaze.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Autumn
Servings 9 rolls
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp instant yeast
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup warm milk
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Filling

  • 1 cup strawberries finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened

Instructions
 

  • Combine milk, sugar, and yeast. Let bloom 5 minutes.
  • Add butter, egg, vanilla, and flour. Knead until smooth.
  • Let rise 1 hour until doubled.
  • Mix strawberry filling ingredients.
  • Roll dough, spread filling, roll and slice.
  • Let rise 30 minutes.
  • Bake 350°F for 22–25 minutes.
  • Glaze and serve warm.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and color.
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