Blueberry Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. The combination of soft, fluffy dough filled with a tangy blueberry mixture, all topped with a rich and creamy frosting, makes for a truly irresistible pastry. Follow this recipe to create these delicious rolls from scratch.
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Ingredients
Dough:
- 4 cups flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
Filling:
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1-2 tbsp milk (optional)
Instructions
1. Preparing the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.
- Add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes, either by hand or using a dough hook attachment on a mixer, until it is elastic and smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
2. Making the Filling
- In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in a small amount of water, then add it to the blueberry mixture.
- Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
3. Assembling the Rolls
- After the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the cooled blueberry filling evenly over the dough.
- Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from one of the long edges.
- Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
4. Baking the Rolls
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the rolls have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
5. Preparing the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, continuing to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk to achieve your desired consistency.
6. Frosting the Rolls
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls. This allows the frosting to melt slightly and seep into the rolls, making them even more delicious.
- Serve the rolls warm and enjoy!
These Blueberry Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days. Reheat them slightly before serving to enjoy their full flavor and texture.
Ultimate Blueberry Indulgence Rolls
Enjoy soft and fluffy blueberry rolls filled with tangy blueberry filling and topped with rich, creamy frosting. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowls: For mixing and kneading the dough, as well as preparing the filling and frosting.
- 2 Measuring Cups and Spoons: To accurately measure ingredients.
- 3 Saucepan: For cooking the blueberry filling
Ingredients
Dough:
- – 4 cups all-purpose flour
- – 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- – 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- – 1 tsp salt
- – 1 cup warm milk
- – 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- – 2 large eggs
Filling:
- – 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- – 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- – 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- – 1 tbsp cornstarch
Frosting:
- – 4 oz cream cheese softened
- – 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- – 1 cup powdered sugar
- – 1 tsp vanilla extract
- – 1-2 tbsp milk optional, to adjust consistency
Instructions
Dough:
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Form Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling:
- Cook Blueberries: In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to boil.
- Thicken: In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in a little water. Stir into blueberry mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assembly:
- Prepare Rolls: Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Add Filling: Spread the cooled blueberry filling evenly over the dough.
- Rolls: Starting from one long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
- Cut Rolls: Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Frosting:
- Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add Sugar and Flavoring: Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy. If needed, add milk a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Frost Rolls: Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls immediately after removing them from the oven.
Serve:
- Enjoy: Serve the Blueberry Rolls warm and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors!
