Description
Delight in these soft, fluffy Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls bursting with juicy fresh blueberries and warm cinnamon sugar, topped with a rich, creamy frosting. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or special brunch treat.
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 with a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit until frothy, about 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Make the Dough: Add the remaining sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs to the yeast mixture and gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, brush with melted butter, sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture, then scatter the fresh blueberries evenly over the surface, pressing them lightly to adhere.
- Form the Rolls: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal, then cut the log into 12 equal pieces. Place the rolls cut side up in a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between them.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls with a towel or plastic wrap and let them rise again until puffed up and nearly doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25 minutes or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Make Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Finish: Spread the frosting generously on the warm rolls right after baking. Serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Even Blueberry Distribution: To prevent all blueberries from sliding to one end during rolling, sprinkle them evenly and press lightly into the dough before rolling.
- Prevent Over-Browning: If tops brown too fast, tent loosely with aluminum foil to allow thorough baking without burning.
- Enhance Flavor with Zest: Add lemon zest to the dough or filling for a bright, citrusy contrast.
- Use Dental Floss for Cutting: For clean cuts, use unscented dental floss instead of a knife to avoid squishing the dough.
- Richer Frosting: Substitute half the cream cheese with mascarpone for a velvety, richer topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
