Description
These Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls combine fluffy yeast dough, a rich cinnamon swirl, and a juicy homemade blueberry filling for the perfect breakfast or brunch treat. Glazed with a vanilla or lemon icing, they’re sweet, tangy, and irresistibly soft—an ideal twist on classic cinnamon rolls. Great for holidays, make-ahead mornings, or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
1 cup whole milk (warm)
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons milk or lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Warm the milk until slightly warm, combine with sugar and yeast in a bowl, and let sit until foamy (5 minutes).
2. Add eggs, melted butter, and salt. Gradually add flour and knead with a dough hook or by hand until a soft dough forms. Cover and let rise until doubled (1 hour).
3. Meanwhile, make the blueberry filling by simmering blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch until thickened. Let cool completely.
4. Roll the risen dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon, then spread the cooled blueberry mixture.
5. Roll the dough tightly from the long edge, slice into rolls, and place in a greased 9×13 dish. Let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden. Let cool slightly.
7. Make the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk or lemon juice. Drizzle over warm rolls. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure the blueberry filling is fully cooled before spreading to prevent soggy dough.
If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before cooking the filling.
For an extra flavor boost, add lemon zest to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg