Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls, a mouthwatering treat that combines fluffy dough, sweet blueberry filling, and rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these rolls are sure to impress family and friends with their enticing aroma and delectable taste. The warm cinnamon swirls paired with juicy blueberries create a harmonious blend that makes every bite satisfying. Plus, they’re easy to make, allowing you to enjoy freshly baked goodness without any fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Whole milk (warmed to 110°)
- 2 1/4 tsp Active dry yeast
- Pinch of sugar (to activate the yeast)
- 6 tbsp Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Heavy cream (poured on top of risen rolls)
- 2 cups Fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup White granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup Dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Blueberry Jam
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar; let it froth for 5-10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, and granulated sugar. Add the yeast mixture and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour and salt until a dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 60-90 minutes).
- Prepare the blueberry filling by cooking blueberries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water until thickened.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread with softened butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture, and layer the blueberry filling.
- Roll up tightly, slice into pieces, place in a greased baking sheet, pour heavy cream over them, cover, and let rise again for 1 hour.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare cream cheese frosting by mixing softened cream cheese with butter and sifted powdered sugar; add vanilla extract and heavy cream until smooth.
- Frost warm rolls with cream cheese frosting and drizzle with blueberry jam.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 496
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 83g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 73mg