Description
These Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture and juicy blueberries. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Stir and let it sit for about 10 minutes until foamy. If no foam forms, the yeast is inactive, and you should start over with fresh yeast.
- Make the Dough: Add the remaining sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, brush it with melted butter, and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly. Gently press the blueberries into the dough to help them stay in place.
- Shape the Rolls: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam closed, then use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut it into 12 even rolls. Arrange them in a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each.
- Second Rise: Cover the dish with a towel and let the rolls rise for about 30 minutes until they become puffy. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through. If they brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil.
- Make the Frosting: While the rolls are baking, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and fluffy.
- Finish and Serve: Once the rolls come out of the oven, allow them to cool slightly before spreading the frosting over the top. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Prevent overfilling: Too many blueberries can cause excessive moisture. Lightly pressing them into the dough helps prevent them from rolling out when slicing.
- Achieve a clean cut: Use unflavored dental floss instead of a knife to slice the dough without squishing it.
- Enhance flavor: Add lemon zest to the filling for a fresh citrusy contrast.
- Storage: Store at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze unfrosted rolls for up to 1 month.
- Reheating: Microwave for 15-20 seconds or warm in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes for a fresh-baked texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 307mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 68mg