Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet blueberries and warm cinnamon with these homemade Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls. Soft, fluffy rolls filled with juicy blueberries and topped with a creamy icing, these treats are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- â…” cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm milk and yeast, then add sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Mix in flour and salt, knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Make the Filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out dough, spread with butter, sprinkle sugar mixture, add blueberries. Roll up, cut, and place in a baking dish. Let rise again.
- Bake: Preheat oven, bake rolls until golden.
- Prepare the Icing: Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding.
- For extra lemony flavor, add a little lemon zest to the icing.
- Best served warm and fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
