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Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

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Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with sweet blueberries and topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Whole milk (warmed to 110°)
  • 2 1/4 tsp Active dry yeast
  • Pinch of sugar (to activate the yeast)
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Heavy cream (poured on top of risen rolls)
  • 2 cups Fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup White granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup Dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp Heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp Blueberry Jam

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk with yeast and sugar. Let sit until foamy.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: Mix melted butter, eggs, and sugar. Add yeast mixture.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: Whisk together flour and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine dry and wet: Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients and mix to form a soft dough.
  5. Knead the dough: Knead for 5–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. First rise: Let rise in a greased bowl covered for about 1 hour or until doubled.
  7. Cook the blueberries: In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  8. Make the jam: Add a cinnamon stick and cook until blueberries break down.
  9. Thicken the jam: Mix cornstarch with water, add to saucepan, and stir until thick.
  10. Prepare the filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
  11. Roll out the dough: After rising, roll it out into a rectangle.
  12. Spread the filling: Evenly spread the mixture and blueberry jam over the dough.
  13. Roll the dough: Roll tightly from one edge to form a cylinder.
  14. Cut the rolls: Slice into 12 equal pieces and place in a greased dish.
  15. Second rise: Let rolls rise for 30–45 minutes.
  16. Preheat the oven: Set to 350°F (175°C).
  17. Add cream: Pour heavy cream over the rolls before baking.
  18. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  19. Make the frosting: Mix together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream.
  20. Add blueberry jam to the frosting for flavor.
  21. Frost the rolls: Spread frosting on cooled rolls.

Notes

Serve warm and can be reheated. Best with coffee or tea.

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Keywords: blueberry, cinnamon rolls, pastry, breakfast, brunch

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