Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

October 13, 2024 by Rolls Recipes , Updated October 13, 2024

Start your morning with our heavenly Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls! These sweet, fluffy rolls are packed with fresh blueberries and a rich cinnamon swirl, topped with creamy frosting for the ultimate breakfast indulgence.

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (for filling)
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit until frothy, about 10 minutes.
2. To the yeast mixture, add the remaining sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until smooth.
3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
4. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar, and scatter the blueberries on top.
5. Roll the dough tightly from the long end, pinch to seal, and cut into 12 equal pieces. Place in a greased baking dish.
6. Cover the rolls and let them rise again until puffed, about 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25 minutes until golden.
8. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread frosting on warm rolls before serving.

Tips and Variations

• Even Blueberry Distribution: Press blueberries lightly into the dough before rolling to ensure even distribution in each roll.
• Prevent Over-Browning: Tent with aluminum foil if rolls brown too quickly but aren t baked through.
• Enhance Flavor with Zest: Add lemon zest to the dough or filling for a bright flavor contrast.
• Use Dental Floss for Cutting: For clean cuts, use unscented dental floss instead of a knife.
• Richer Frosting: Substitute half of the cream cheese with mascarpone cheese for a velvety texture.

Nutrition Information

Yield: 1 roll
Calories: 386
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 68mg
Sodium: 307mg
Carbohydrates: 57g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 23g
Protein: 7g