Description
Indulge in homemade Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls featuring a soft, fluffy dough filled with a sweet cinnamon and juicy blueberry mixture. Topped with a creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting, these rolls offer a perfect balance of fruity sweetness and warm spices, ideal for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 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
Filling
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 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 along with a teaspoon of sugar. Let this mixture sit until frothy, about 10 minutes, to activate the yeast.
- Make the Dough: Add the remaining sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Brush the dough evenly with melted butter, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top, and scatter the fresh blueberries evenly over the surface.
- Form the Rolls: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut into 12 equal pieces. Arrange the rolls cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls and allow them to rise again until puffed and nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through. If the rolls brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil to prevent burning.
- Make Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Finish: Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm cinnamon rolls just after removing them from the oven. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Even Blueberry Distribution: Press blueberries lightly into the dough before rolling to keep them well-distributed throughout the rolls.
- Prevent Over-Browning: Tent rolls with foil if they brown too fast during baking to ensure thorough cooking.
- Enhance Flavor with Zest: Adding lemon zest to the dough or filling adds a bright, citrusy contrast.
- Use a Dental Floss for Cutting: For clean slices, use unscented dental floss instead of a knife to cut the rolls.
- Richer Frosting: Substitute half the cream cheese with mascarpone for a richer, creamier frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
