• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
A Red Spatula logo
  • About Me
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Bread & Baking
      • Quick Breads
      • Yeasted Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
      • Bars & Brownies
      • Cakes
      • Cookies
      • Donuts & Mini Donuts
      • Pie
    • Dinner
    • Meat
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Fish & Seafood
      • Pork
      • Turkey
    • Dips & Sauces
    • Drinks
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups
    • Recipe Index
    • Recipe Search
  • Whole Grain Resources
  • Travel and Hiking
    • Hikes In The USA
    • International Travel
    • National Parks
    • State Parks
    • Travel within United States
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • About Me
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Bread & Baking
      • Quick Breads
      • Yeasted Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
      • Bars & Brownies
      • Cakes
      • Cookies
      • Donuts & Mini Donuts
      • Pie
    • Dinner
    • Meat
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Fish & Seafood
      • Pork
      • Turkey
    • Dips & Sauces
    • Drinks
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups
    • Recipe Index
    • Recipe Search
  • Whole Grain Resources
  • Travel and Hiking
    • Hikes In The USA
    • International Travel
    • National Parks
    • State Parks
    • Travel within United States
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Bread & Baking » Yeasted Breads

    Strawberry Rolls with Cream Cheese Filling

    Published: Jun 10, 2020 · Modified: Oct 19, 2023 by Amy Sandidge · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Jump to Recipe

    I have made a lot of bread recipes in my life, like a lot. These homemade strawberry rolls are one of the BEST ones! They are tender, swirled with strawberry and cream, and dreamy overall. 

    Baking bread and rolls might seem like a lot of work but it’s seriously worth it, especially when it comes to these strawberry rolls!

    Sweet tender whole wheat bread is filled with homemade strawberry sauce and sweetened cream cheese. After baking they are topped with bright, citrusy lemon drizzle which takes them over the top!

    These strawberry cream cheese rolls make a special treat to serve up for brunch or special occasions such as Easter, Mother’s Day, or any other holiday.

    Want to experiment with more homemade breakfast rolls? Give these Raspberry Sweet Rolls a try! Or these Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    A special treat the whole family will love! Strawberry rolls will take your next brunch or special occasion over the top!

    A great combination of ingredients and flavors. They come together to make the best homemade breakfast rolls with a creamy strawberry filling!

    Perfect for special occasions or weekend breakfasts!

    Ingredients

    • Whole wheat flour: I like using Einkorn, but hard white wheat flour also works great.
    • Sweetener: You can use honey or sugar for the bread and the cream cheese mixture. I’ve used both with excellent results.
    • Butter: You can swap with oil instead, but I prefer the butter's richness in the pastry.
    • All-purpose flour: Used in combination with whole wheat flour. Just be sure to note the amount of regular flour in the recipe is variable so you may not need it all.
    • Strawberry preserves: You can use any other preserves you like, but this is our favorite!
    • Eggs: These are used in the dough and help give it a soft texture.
    • Salt: while it is a small amount, it is necessary, both for the rise of the dough and for enhancing the flavor.
    • Cream cheese: This is used both in the filling and in the lemon drizzle on top.
    • Lemon: Zest and juice are used for maximum flavor in the drizzle.
    • Vanilla: Like the salt, it won't take much, but it enhances the flavor.

    How to Make Strawberry Rolls

    Are you ready to get started making homemade strawberry rolls? Here’s a brief overview of the main steps. Be sure to check the recipe card for all the details before you start preparing them.

    Step 1: Mix the Dough

    Combine the milk, instant yeast, honey or sugar, butter, eggs, whole wheat flour, and potato flakes in the bowl of a stand mixer. Also, add two cups of all-purpose flour to start.

    Mix for about 1 minute on medium speed. If you are working with it by hand, knead for two minutes. 

    If the dough is still really wet after a minute, add one additional cup of all-purpose flour. 

    Mix again for a minute and then add in another ½-1 cup flour as needed. 

    PRO TIP: Make sure you mix for at least one minute after adding the flour to determine how much more flour you will need. The final dough should be tacky (slightly sticky), but not too wet. Wheat flour absorbs more liquid than an all-white dough as it rises and bakes, so be mindful of that. If the area you live in is humid, you may need more flour.

    When the dough reaches the right consistency, cover it, and allow it to double in size in a warm place. 

    Step 2: Make the Sweet Cream Cheese

    Mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer until it is smooth. Give it a taste and add more sugar if you like it sweeter.

    Woman mixing cream cheese mixture in glass measuring cup with hand mixer.

    Step 5: Roll out the Dough

    Once the dough has doubled, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Make sure you need just enough flour to keep it from sticking.

    Roll the dough out into an 18 x 18-inch square.

    Top the dough with a layer of cream cheese filling. Then spread a layer of strawberry preserves next. 

    Imagine the dough is divided into thirds, top to bottom. Fold the left third over the middle and then the right side over the middle.

    Woman rolling out whole grain pie dough on counter top with black rolling pin.

    Step 5: Cut and Shape the Rolls

    Use a pastry wheel or sharp knife and cut the folded dough into one-inch strips across the folds.

    Take each one-inch strip and twist. 

    Then roll it up and tuck the end under. 

    PRO TIP: Shaping the rolls will be messy, so just brace yourself for this!

    Once they’re shaped, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure to leave at least 3 inches between the rolls.

    Cover lightly with plastic wrap and allow them to double in size. 

    Woman folding bread dough on counter top.
    Woman cutting sections of dough for strawberry and cream rolls with a pizza cutter.
    Woman twisting strawberry and cream cheese rolls.
    Woman holding a sheet pan with strawberry and cream rolls on it.

    Step 6: Bake the Rolls

    Bake the tray rolls in a preheated 375° F oven for 15-20 minutes. They should be VERY lightly browned. Be careful not to overbake them.

    Step 7: Make the Lemon Drizzle

    Mix the ingredients to make the lemon drizzle. Drizzle over the freshly baked rolls while they are still warm.

    Woman zesting a lemon with a microplane zester.

    How to Store Leftovers

    Homemade strawberry cream cheese rolls are best served freshly baked. However, if you happen to have leftovers, which I highly doubt, they are best stored in the fridge since they contain fruit. 

    Place them in an airtight container for up to three days. To enjoy the warmth, heat them in the microwave.

    Expert Tips

    Be sure to start with only two cups of all-purpose flour. The rest of the flour is added in small increments until you get the desired consistency.

    You mustn’t overmix the dough. Mix just enough for all the ingredients to come together.

    You can swap out the strawberries for another berry or use a mixture of your favorite berries.

    baked strawberry and cream whole grain rolls

    More Sweet Breakfast Recipes

    • Pieces of pecan coffee cake stacked together with a glass of milk in the background.
      Best Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake
    • Lemon Brioche Pull Apart Bread
    • Woman pouring syrup over a stack of carrot cake pancakes.
      Fluffy Carrot Cake Pancakes
    • Woman holding a bowl of strawberry lemonade muffins.
      Strawberry Lemonade Muffins

    This post will show how to roll the twists. It isn't hard, but hard to show in photos.

    Baked strawberry and cream rolls drizzled with cream cheese icing

    Strawberry Rolls with Cream Cheese Filling

    Amy Sandidge
    This is a wonderful tender, whole grain rolls are swirled with strawberry sauce and sweetened cream cheese
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    resting time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup warm milk This should be right around 100 degrees, just barely warm to the touch
    • 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
    • ¼ cup honey or sugar
    • ⅓ cup softened butter
    • 3 eggs
    • 2 cups whole wheat flour
    • 3 cups all purpose flour
    • ¾-1 cup strawberry preserves

    Sweetened Cream Cheese

    • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened I use a lowfat variety, but use whatever you prefer
    • 2-4 tablespoons sugar or honey Test for sweetness
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla

    Lemon drizzle

    • 3 tablespoons soft cream cheese
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • lemon juice I add the lemon juice to get the drizzle the consistency I want. Start with about 2 tablespoons and go from there.

    Instructions
     

    Dough

    • Add the warm milk, sugar, and yeast to the mixing bowl. Let this sit for about 3-5 minutes to activate the yeast.
    • Add the other ingredients, starting with 2 cups of whole wheat flour. Mix this for one minute at medium speed, then check the dough. If it is still really wet, add another ½-1 cup of flour. Mix again for another minute, then check again.
    • Continue to mix until the dough is smooth.
    • Cover the bowl and let this sit until the dough is doubled.
    • While it is rising, make the sweetened cream cheese.
    • Once the dough has risen, it is time to form the rolls.
    • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Roll the dough to an 18x18 inch square.
    • Spread the sweetened cream cheese over the top, then the strawberry preserves over top of this.
    • Start on the right side and fold ⅓ towards the center, then fold the other ⅓ from the left side to the center.
    • Next, cut this trifold dough into 1-inch strips.
    • Twist each strip, then twirl it around to form the roll. Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
    • Cover with saran wrap and let the rolls double. Toward the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
    • Bake for about 15 minutes. The rolls should be a light golden brown.
    • Remove them from the oven. Mix the ingredients for the lemon glaze and drizzle this over the rolls.
    • They are done and ready to serve!
    Keyword strawberry cinnamon rolls, strawberry rolls, strawberry shortcake
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    • Desserts
    • Yeasted Breads
    • Einkorn Flour
    « Tasty Teriyaki Chicken Burgers
    Laminated pasta with edible flowers »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      5 from 6 votes (5 ratings without comment)

      Did you make this recipe? Let me know! Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Brooke says

      June 17, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      Amy! These look phenomenal!!!!

      Reply
      • admin says

        June 17, 2020 at 11:13 pm

        Thank you so much Brooke. They are great!!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Amy! I am a culinary school graduate creating a comprehensive collection of recipes, with a focus on incorporating whole grains. My goal is to craft dishes that resonate with the whole family. 

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Slices of grilled stuffed pork tenderloin on a white plate.
      Grilled Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
    • Breakfast Oat Groats Instant Pot Recipe
    • Virgin pina colada with a drink umbrella and pineapple wedge on it.
      Virgin Pina Colada Recipe- with Coconut Milk
    • Lemon curd in small mason jars with fresh lemons on the side.
      The Best Thick Lemon Curd
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    Subscribe

    Are Whole Grains and Carbs the Big Bad Wolf?

    Subscribe and find out. I will be sending out weekly or biweekly updates on recipes I am creating!

    Thank you for subscribing!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2025 A Red Spatula

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.