Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls: The Ultimate Homemade Breakfast Treat
Soft homemade Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls filled with cinnamon sugar and juicy berries.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Stir the warm milk, yeast, and a teaspoon of sugar together in a large bowl. Allow the mixture to sit until foamy.
- Add the remaining sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- Slowly add the flour and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until elastic and smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle.
- Brush with melted butter and evenly sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Scatter blueberries across the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and seal the edge.
- Cut into 12 equal portions and place in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Beat together the frosting ingredients until creamy and smooth.
- Spread over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
These rolls can be prepared the night before and refrigerated before the second rise. Simply allow them to come to room temperature before baking the next morning. They pair beautifully with coffee, tea, or fresh fruit.