Description
Soft and fluffy blueberry cinnamon rolls swirled with sweet blueberry jam, brown sugar, and warm cinnamon, then topped with a silky vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (440 g)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (7 g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (3 g)
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C) (180 ml)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (60 g)
- 1 large egg
- Filling:
- 1/2 cup blueberry jam or compote (160 g)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed (50 g)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (4 g)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (150 g)
- Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream (30–45 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (2.5 ml)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt. Mix to combine.
- Gradually add flour and mix until soft dough forms. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Roll dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
- Spread blueberry jam evenly. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon. Scatter blueberries.
- Roll tightly from long side into a log and cut into 9–12 rolls.
- Place in greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and rise 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Do not thaw frozen blueberries before using.
- Milk should be warm (not hot) to activate yeast.
- Store at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Freeze tightly wrapped rolls up to 2 months.
- Warm slightly before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22–25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
