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Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls for Breakfast Bliss

Indulge in these Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful breakfast treat bursting with flavor and topped with cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Bakery
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup whole milk can substitute with warm almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast ensure yeast is fresh
  • 1 tablespoon sugar can use brown or coconut sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter can substitute with margarine or vegan butter
  • 2 large eggs flax eggs can work for vegan
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour can use bread flour for chewier texture
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Blueberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries frozen can be used but fresh is better
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar can substitute with light brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice can substitute with lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch arrowroot powder or flour can replace
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese can substitute with vegan cream cheese
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar can also use granulated sugar processed into powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Baking pan
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Damp cloth or plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Activate Yeast: Warm 1 cup of whole milk to about 110°F. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar over the milk and let it stand for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Prepare Dough: Combine the bloomed yeast mixture with 4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter and 2 beaten eggs in a stand mixer. Gradually add 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix on low speed until a dough forms and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  3. First Rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. Make Blueberry Jam: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of fresh blueberries, 1/4 cup of dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and a cinnamon stick. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened (10-15 minutes). Remove from heat and cool.
  5. Prepare Filling: Mix 4 tablespoons of softened butter with 1/4 cup of dark brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
  6. Make Frosting: Beat 8 ounces of cream cheese with 4 tablespoons of softened butter until smooth, then add 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  7. Roll Dough: Roll the dough into a 12x24 inch rectangle, spread softened butter, cinnamon sugar, and cooled blueberry jam evenly.
  8. Shape Rolls: Roll the dough tightly from one edge, cut into 12 pieces, and place in a greased baking pan. Let them rise again for 30-45 minutes.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour 1/2 cup of heavy cream over the rolls and bake for 28-30 minutes.
  10. Frost: Allow rolls to cool for 10 minutes, then frost with the blueberry cream cheese mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, let dough rise in a warm place and use unflavored dental floss for cutting rolls. You can prep dough and blueberry jam ahead of time to ease the process.

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