Forget cake! I want these as my birthday treat this year.
This dessert features juicy fresh strawberries wrapped in tender crescent roll dough, then baked in a rich, buttery cinnamon–brown sugar sauce. A splash of lemon-lime soda keeps everything moist and light, creating a warm, comforting treat.
Strawberry Dumplings
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crescent roll dough | 2 cans (8 oz each) |
| Fresh strawberries, sliced | 1½ cups |
| Butter | ¾ cup |
| Brown sugar | 1¼ cups |
| Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Lemon juice | 2 teaspoons |
| 7Up or Sprite | 1 cup |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare oven and strawberries
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Wash and slice the strawberries. Set aside 1 cup for filling the dumplings and reserve the remaining ½ cup for garnish.
Step 2: Assemble the dumplings
Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into individual triangles. Place a few strawberry slices from the reserved cup onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll the dough up around the strawberries, gently tucking in the sides to seal. Arrange the dumplings in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3: Make the sauce
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth. Pour the sauce evenly over the dumplings in the baking dish.
Step 4: Bake
Slowly pour the soda around the edges of the dish, avoiding the tops of the dumplings. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden and the sauce is bubbling.
Step 5: Serve
Allow the dumplings to cool slightly. Top with the remaining sliced strawberries and serve warm. Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream makes a delicious addition if desired.
