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Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

Mouthwatering Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls to Brighten Your Day

Enjoy these Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls, soft and fluffy with luscious blueberry compote and rich frosting, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup lukewarm milk Whole milk is best
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant dry yeast Ensure it's fresh
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar or honey
  • 2 large eggs Use at room temperature
  • 4 cups bread flour Can substitute up to half with all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened to room temp
  • 1 teaspoon salt Kosher salt recommended
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream Keeps rolls moist
For the Blueberry Compote
  • 2 cups blueberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Mixed with 1 tablespoon of water for thickening
For the Filling
  • ½ cup brown sugar Adjust for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon Warm spice
  • ½ cup butter Softened for easy spreading
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese Full-fat for optimal flavor
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
For the Streusel Topping
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour Mixed with cooled butter
  • 4 tablespoons additional butter Melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven
  • Baking pan
  • whisk

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine lukewarm milk, instant dry yeast, and granulated sugar; let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add bread flour, eggs, softened unsalted butter, and salt; mix until shaggy dough forms, then knead for 8-10 minutes.
First Rise
  1. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
Cold Proof
  1. Punch down the dough, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Blueberry Compote Preparation
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, sugar, and water; cook until blueberries soften, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Thicken with cornstarch slurry, stir until thick, then cool completely.
Assembling Rolls
  1. Roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle, spread with softened butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, then distribute blueberry compote. Roll into a log and seal edges.
Second Rise
  1. Cut the log into 1-2 inch slices, arrange in a greased baking pan, cover, and let rise for 60-90 minutes until puffy.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), pour warmed heavy cream over rolls, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Frosting and Serving
  1. Cool the rolls for 10 minutes, whisk cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, frost the rolls, and finish with streusel topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 480IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure fresh yeast and avoid overproofing the rolls. Allow the rolls to cool before frosting for enhanced flavor.

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