We bet you can’t stop at just one! These light and Crispy Strawberry Jam Roll Cookies are filled with fresh strawberry lemonade goodness, rolled up in a pre-made spring roll wrapper and baked to perfection.
Unlike traditional homemade pirouette cookies, our quick and easy recipe is vegan, ready in under 30 minutes using only 4 ingredients. Shaped like a cigar, these fun pirouettes are always the first to fly off the dessert table.
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Why Use Spring Roll Wrappers?
Using a readymade spring roll wrapper is what makes these strawberry jam cookies different from all the rest. Spring roll wrappers are thin pastry sheets made with wheat flour and are the perfect size to make cylindrical shaped cookies.
They are light, airy, ultra crispy and delicious is recipes like our sweet banana dessert spring rolls or savory air fryer spring rolls. Having a few spring roll wrappers stashed in your freezer is a HUGE time saver and simple dessert idea for last minute guests.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Warning! The crispy cookie texture is darn right addictive but with a slight chew at the end keeps you yearning for more. Like 6 cookies later… Yikes! We had to step away from the strawberry pirouette cookies and put them under lock and key. Here is what you need to make them…
- Spring Roll Wrappers – Available in the freezer section of the grocery store. You can find them at specialty stores, Asian Markets or you can order them frozen online. Please do not confuse these wrappers with rice spring rolls used to make rice paper dumplings. Egg roll wrappers may be a bit too thick and will be too chewy for these strawberry jam roll cookies.
- Strawberry Jam – We used our Strawberry Rhubarb Refrigerator Jam and blended it in the food processor to remove any lumps. Feel free to substitute with any type of jam or jelly your little heart desires - or try our Apricot jam.
- Lemon Zest – Gives this strawberry jam cookie recipe a pop of freshness.
- Chia Seeds – of course it’s optional but we quite like that little extra pop of texture, protein, and fiber. If you like a nutty flavor, feel free to add “finely ground” nuts like walnuts, almonds, or nuts of choice to the strawberry jam mixture.
- Oil – light flavored to create that crispy texture and prevent sticking.
How to make Homemade Pirouette Cookies?
- In a bowl, mix strawberry jam with lemon zest and chia seeds.
- Lay one spring roll wrapper sheet flat on a clean surface.
- Spoon about ½ tablespoon of the strawberry jam on lower half of the spring roll wrapper.
- Spread the jam thinly with a pastry brush on ⅔ of the spring roll wrapper.
- On the remaining ⅓ of the wrapper, brush on a thin layer of oil.
- Starting on the strawberry jam side, roll the pastry dough into a thin roll or cylindrical shape or tuile cookie.
- Place the strawberry roll cookies, seam side down, on a lined and greased baking sheet and brush with oil.
- Bake at 425 degrees F (218 degrees C) for 10 – 15 minutes or until lightly golden and crispy. Turn the roll cookies midway in the baking process.
Strawberry Jam Cookies Recipe Tips
- Puree - Chunky strawberry jam in a food processor or blender so that it is easily spreadable with a brush.
- Thaw – frozen spring roll wrappers at room temperature for 1 hour or in the refrigerator overnight in their sealed package.
- Heat – Strawberry jam for just 15 to 20 seconds in the microwave before adding other ingredients. This makes the jam easy to spread on the thin spring roll wrappers.
- Prevent Cracking - Take out only one spring roll wrapper at a time and store the rest under a damp towel to prevent drying out and cracking.
- Do Not Overfill! Use only about ½ tablespoon of jam on each spring roll wrapper sheet. Too much filling can cause the delicate pirouette cookies to crack and ooze out the filling.
- Spread – jam only on the bottom ⅔ rd of the spring roll wrapper. Please leave about ¼ inch around the edges so jam does ooze out the sides of the cigar cookie.
- Oil – the remaining ⅓ of the spring roll wrapper. This provides 3 functions. First, it helps the roll cookies to get golden brown. Secondly, the oil helps seal the cookie. Lastly, it prevents overfilling of the pasty sheet with too much jam which can result in the cookie bursting at the seams.
- Line and grease your baking tray – to prevent sticking.
- Bake roll cookies seam side down. Then, turn halfway in the cooking process.
How to Serve?
Cookies with strawberry jam are delightful hot right out of the oven with coffee, ginger lemon tea or a Chai Tea Latte. You may also like to serve these cookies as a crunchy garnish for fruit sorbets, matcha nice cream or a pudding – Hey, why not, right?
Dunk a straw cookie in a bowl of homemade coconut whipped topping or sprinkle these crispy tea time treats with a little powdered sugar. If you are feeling especially naughty, dip a cigar cookie in a little melted chocolate. We promise not to tell a soul.
Pirouette cookies are the perfect addition to a dessert charcuterie board. We like to put these strawberry cookies in a heat safe glass, so we have more room on the board for chocolate covered fruit. Priorities!
How to Store?
Assembled: Not Baked – can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container or baggie for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Assembled and Baked – Best enjoyed hot out of the oven for maximal crispiness. Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 24 hours wrapped in aluminum foil. (They are still crispy) You may also refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
How to Reheat?
To regain crispiness, you will want to reheat the strawberry roll cookies at 350°F (180°C) in the oven for approximately 10 minutes (15 minutes if frozen) or until the outer layer is crispy. To reheat in the air fryer, preheat to 350°F (180°C) and heat cookies for 2 to 5 minutes or until crispy.
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Crispy Strawberry Jam Roll Cookies
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper or aluminum foil to line baking sheet
Ingredients
- 10 sheets Spring Roll wrappers wheat based not rice (If frozen, thaw in original sealed package at room temperature for 1 hour)
- ½ cup strawberry jam blended until smooth to remove chunks
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest or zest from one lemon
- 1.5 tablespoons oil light flavored
Instructions
Preparation
- Thaw frozen spring roll wrapper sheets at room temperature for 1 hour in the sealed package or in the refrigerator overnight.
- If your strawberry jam is chunky, puree until smooth in the food processor or blender.
- Microwave strawberry jam for 15 to 20 seconds to make it easier to spread.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425°F (218°C)
- In a bowl, mix together strawberry jam with lemon zest and chia seeds. Set aside.
- Lay one spring roll wrapper sheet flat on a clean surface. Cover the remaining spring roll wrappers with a damp tea towel.
- Spoon about ½ tablespoon of the strawberry jam on lower two thirds (⅔rds) of the spring roll wrapper. Use a brush to spread evenly and remaining approximately ¼ inch away from the edges.
- Brush a light coating of oil on the other one third (⅓) of the spring roll wrapper.
- Starting on the strawberry jam side, roll the strawberry brushed spring roll wrapper tightly into a thin roll so that it becomes cylindrical in shape. (Watch our video to see how it is done). Repeat this process with the remaining spring roll wrapper sheets.
- Place the strawberry pirouette cookies, seam side down, on a lined and greased baking sheet and brush with oil.
- Bake at 425 degrees F (218 degrees C) for 10 –15 minutes or until lightly golden and crispy. Turn the strawberry cookies midway in the baking process.
- Best enjoyed hot but also delicious at room temperature.
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Notes
- Prevent Cracking - Take out only one spring roll wrapper at a time and store the rest under a damp towel to prevent drying out and cracking.
- Do Not Overfill! Use only about ½ tablespoon or less of jam on each spring roll wrapper sheet. Too much filling can cause the delicate cookies to crack and ooze out the filling.
Eva Taylor says
What a great idea for a tasty dessert BAM, and I love the heart shapes.
Hotly Spiced says
It's great that you didn't let the day come and go without celebrating it. And what a lovely and creative dessert you came up with. It looks very yummy. And like you say; I can think of many other fillings for these hearts and yes, I'm particularly thinking of Nutella xx
Healthy World Cuisine says
Nutella would rock in this recipe. I have an addiction to nutella and can't have it in the house or otherwise I would just eat it straight up by the spoonfuls. Hence, I had to use jam for this recipe. Take care
thatskinnychickcanbake says
What a beautiful Valentine's Dessert! We had leftovers...I'm such a bad food blogger wife 😉
Katerina says
This is such a beautiful and delicious idea for Valentine's!
Amy Tong says
oh wow. these little packages are so adorable and pretty. Really sweet and romantic recipe to serve the love ones! 😉
Asmita (@FoodieAsmita) says
Hi Bam,
Happy Valentines day! These look so yummy and so very creative! Love!
Lail | With A Spin says
Very cute idea. The spring rolls look mouthwatering.
Bernice says
Yummmmm......
Liz says
Mmmmmm....what a yummy way to show your family you love them! It would work for mine 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you Liz. You know the best way to a mans heart is through his stomach... I hope my boys are feeling the love. Take care, BAM
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Sugoi! What a great idea to use spring roll to make heart shape. I would roll up (yes I'm not so creative) but never thought of making into a shape.... love this idea!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Arigato gozarimashita Nami-san, A fun activity to do with your little ones. Take Care, BAM
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
Hey, Bam! I saw these on Facebook the other day. They are adorable! I bought a bunch of strawberries the other day. I know they're not in season, but I really just can't help myself.
Healthy World Cuisine says
Hello Heather, so nice to hear from you! I know that strawberries are not in season, but it was Valentines day. However, this idea would work well with many kinds of fruit such as apples, bananas, even pumpkin and nutella. Super easy to make and the kids lived making them into the heart shapes. Take Care, BAM
Sibella at bakingwithsibella.com says
What a nice idea Bobbi! I bet they were gone quickly! 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you Sibella. I am glad that I kept a few back for myself as you know when I bring sweet treats or anything to the table, unmonitored, it is inhaled. Take care, BAM
wendy@chezchloe says
Great idea to go sweet. The strawberries and all suggested fillings sound yum... I'll throw a little scoop of ice cream on there too!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Hello Wendy! I love where your head is at as icecream on top of this would be perfect. I have made these many times with many different fillings and it is very fun to switch it up. Wishing you a super week. Take care, BAM
Stefano says
Oh these are to die for!
Good to read you again, BAM and congrats on your new blogging platform: it really looks great!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Hello Stefano, it so good to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words and looking forward to keeping in touch. Take care, BAM
yummychunklet says
These are definitely better than a card!
Healthy World Cuisine says
They taste a lot better too... LOL. Wishing your family a wonderful Valentines Day weekend. BAM