Strawberry Shortcake Rolls

These soft, fluffy strawberry rolls are filled with sweet strawberry jam, topped with a buttery crumble, and finished with a smooth vanilla bean icing. Warm, bakery-style, and perfectly soft, they taste like a mix between a strawberry shortcake and a classic cinnamon roll.

Yield: Makes about 18–24 rolls

Author: Kelli Bowman

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Strawberry Shortcake Rolls

Prep time: 18 H & 45 MCook time: 20 MinInactive time: 30 MinTotal time: 19 H & 35 M

These soft, fluffy strawberry rolls are filled with sweet strawberry jam, topped with a buttery crumble, and finished with a smooth vanilla bean icing. Warm, bakery-style, and perfectly soft, they taste like a mix between a strawberry shortcake and a classic cinnamon roll.

Ingredients

Dough

• 4 cups milk
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup cane sugar
• 1 Tbsp yeast
• 7 cups all-purpose flour (Italian 00 flour recommended)
• 2–3 additional cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt

Filling

• 4 cups strawberry jam

Icing

• 2 Tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
• Pinch of salt
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 Tbsp milk

Crumble Topping

• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup cane sugar
• ½ cup butter, melted

Instructions

Instructions

1. In a large stock pot, combine milk, butter, and cane sugar over medium-low heat.
2. Whisk until melted, smooth, and warm. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to about 105°F or warm to the touch.
3. Whisk in yeast and let sit until activated and slightly puffy.
4. Add 7 cups flour and mix well. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Once risen, add 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Mix until a soft dough forms. Add extra flour ¼ cup at a time only as needed, being careful not to exceed 1 additional cup.
7. You may continue immediately after resting dough for 20 minutes, refrigerate dough for later use, or shape and freeze rolls before baking.

Fill & Shape

1. Roll dough into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
2. Spread about 3 cups strawberry jam evenly over the dough.
3. Roll tightly into a log. Some jam spilling out is normal.
4. Slice rolls and place into greased baking dishes.
5. Top with a few extra spoonfuls of jam.
6. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

Crumble Topping

1. Mix flour, sugar, and melted butter until crumbly.
2. Sprinkle over rolls before baking.

Bake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Bake rolls for 20–22 minutes, until golden brown.
3. While baking, whisk together icing ingredients until smooth.
4. Remove warm rolls from oven, drizzle with icing, and enjoy.

Notes

You can prepare the cinnamon rolls all the way through slicing and placing them in the pan. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

When you’re ready to bake, let them thaw overnight on the counter the night before, then bake at the same temperature as directed.

This is a wonderful make-ahead option for holidays, gatherings, or hosting guests!

Strawberry Jam

See recipe on my site to make your own!

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