These Blackberry Sweet Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting are soft, fluffy, and filled with a vibrant homemade blackberry filling, then finished with a tangy, berry-swirled cream cheese frosting. If you love fruit-forward desserts that feel bakery-worthy yet achievable at home, this recipe is for you.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors
- Soft, pillowy dough that stays tender
- Homemade blackberry filling with real fruit
- Family-friendly and special enough for brunch or holidays
- Can be prepped ahead for stress-free baking
Blackberry Sweet Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Soft homemade sweet rolls
Ingredients
Sweet Roll Dough
- 240 g 1 cup whole milk
- 2 1/2 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast
- 50 g 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 530 g 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 85 g 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Blackberry Filling
- 300 g 10.5 oz blackberries
- 50 g 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 113 g 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 30 g 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 180 g 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons reserved blackberry filling
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Warm the milk to 35–40°C (95–104°F). Pour into a stand mixer bowl, sprinkle yeast and sugar over the milk. Let sit 5–10 minutes if using active dry yeast.
- Add flour, salt, and eggs. Mix with a dough hook on low speed until a thick dough forms.
- Add softened butter gradually and mix on medium speed for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (1–1 1/2 hours).
- To make the filling, cook blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and cornstarch over medium heat until thick. Cool completely.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, spread blackberry filling evenly, roll tightly, and slice.
- Arrange rolls in a baking dish, rise again for 30–45 minutes, then bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes.
- Beat frosting ingredients until smooth, spread over warm rolls, and enjoy these Blackberry Sweet Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Notes
Swap blackberries with blueberries or raspberries
Ingredients
Sweet Roll Dough
- 240g (1 cup) whole milk
- 2 1/2 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast
- 50g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 530g (4 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 85g (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
Blackberry Filling
- 300g (10.5 oz) blackberries
- 50g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 113g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 30g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 180g (1 1/2 cups) powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons reserved blackberry filling
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Warm the milk to 35–40°C (95–104°F). Pour into a stand mixer bowl, sprinkle yeast and sugar over the milk. Let sit 5–10 minutes if using active dry yeast.
- Add flour, salt, and eggs. Mix with a dough hook on low speed until a thick dough forms.
- Add softened butter gradually and mix on medium speed for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (1–1 1/2 hours).
- To make the filling, cook blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and cornstarch over medium heat until thick. Cool completely.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, spread blackberry filling evenly, roll tightly, and slice.
- Arrange rolls in a baking dish, rise again for 30–45 minutes, then bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes.
- Beat frosting ingredients until smooth, spread over warm rolls, and enjoy these Blackberry Sweet Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Tips & Tricks
- Chill the filling before spreading to avoid leaks
- Use dental floss for clean roll cuts
- Add lemon zest to the frosting for extra brightness
Details
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Rise Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: ~3 hours
- Yield: 12 rolls
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Dietary Notes: Vegetarian, halal-friendly
Notes
- Swap blackberries with blueberries or raspberries
- Serve warm with extra frosting on the side
Nutrition (Approximate per roll)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fat: 17g
FAQ
Can I make these overnight?
Yes, refrigerate shaped rolls up to 16 hours before baking.
Can I use frozen blackberries?
Yes, thaw and drain excess liquid first.
Why is my dough sticky?
Sticky dough is normal; avoid adding too much flour.
Can I freeze baked rolls?
Yes, freeze unfrosted rolls up to 2 months.
Storage
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days
- Reheat gently in the microwave or oven
- Freeze unfrosted rolls for best texture
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Conclusion
These Blackberry Sweet Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting bring together soft dough, juicy berries, and creamy frosting in one unforgettable bake. Whether for brunch or a cozy weekend treat, they’re guaranteed to impress.