Blueberry Rolls: Soft, Fluffy Homemade Sweet Rolls Bursting with Fresh Berries
Soft, pillowy homemade blueberry rolls filled with a sweet-tart blueberry filling and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. These bakery-style breakfast pastries are easier to make than you think and taste absolutely incredible fresh from the oven. Perfect for special breakfasts, brunch gatherings, or weekend treats.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 2 hours rising time)
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 12 large rolls
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling:
- 2½ cups fresh blueberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm milk with 1 tbsp sugar for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add remaining sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Mix in flour gradually until dough forms. Knead 6-8 minutes until smooth.
- Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Make filling: Cook blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, zest, cinnamon, and salt over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
- Roll dough into 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly, leaving ½-inch border. Roll tightly from long side.
- Cut into 12 rolls. Place in greased pan, cover, and let rise 30-45 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Frost warm rolls.
Notes
- Ensure milk is exactly 110°F—too hot kills yeast, too cold won’t activate it
- Filling must be completely cool before spreading on dough
- Use dental floss for cleanest cuts when slicing rolls
- Can refrigerate shaped rolls overnight; bring to room temp before baking
- Freeze unfrosted baked rolls for up to 3 months
- For dairy-free option, use non-dairy milk, vegan butter, and glaze instead of frosting
Find it online: https://recipya.com/homemade-blueberry-rolls-easy-recipe/