Description
Blueberry Cinnamon Bliss Rolls combine sweet, tangy fruit with warm spices in a pillowy pastry. Succulent homemade dough wraps juicy blueberries and rich cinnamon, creating a comforting breakfast treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
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Blueberry Cinnamon Bliss Rolls
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- 530g (4 ¼ cups) all-purpose flour
- 240g (1 cup) whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 300g (10.5 ounces) blueberries, fresh or frozen
LEAVENING AND SWEETENING AGENTS
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant or active dry yeast
- 50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
- 85g (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
ADDITIONAL FILLING AND FROSTING INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 113g (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 30g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 180g (1 ½ cups) confectioners’ sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons blueberry filling
Instructions
- Gently heat milk to lukewarm temperature between 95-104°F (35-40°C) in a small saucepan, then transfer to a stand mixer bowl.
- Sprinkle active dry yeast and granulated sugar over warm milk, allowing mixture to become frothy and activate for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and large eggs into the milk mixture, using a dough hook attachment on low speed until a dense, shaggy dough develops.
- Gradually introduce softened unsalted butter while mixing on medium speed, continuing to knead for 8-10 minutes until dough becomes smooth, elastic, and cleanly pulls away from bowl sides.
- Shape dough into a compact sphere, place in a lightly greased ceramic bowl, and cover with a clean kitchen towel, allowing it to rise in a draft-free environment until volume doubles (approximately 60-90 minutes).
- Create blueberry filling by combining fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, ground cinnamon, and a tiny pinch of kosher salt in a medium saucepan.
- Cook blueberry mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until berries begin to break down, then increase temperature to medium and simmer for 4-5 minutes until mixture thickens significantly.
- Remove blueberry filling from heat, allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
- Dust work surface with flour and roll proofed dough into a precise 12×16 inch rectangular shape.
- Spread chilled blueberry filling evenly across dough, leaving a small border around edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Carefully roll dough into a tight cylinder, then slice into 12 uniform pieces using a sharp serrated knife.
- Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring slight separation between pieces, and allow second rise until volume noticeably increases.
- Preheat conventional oven to 350°F (180°C) and position rack in center position.
- Bake rolls for 25-28 minutes, monitoring color and covering with aluminum foil if browning occurs too rapidly.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by whipping cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, pure vanilla extract, and kosher salt until silky smooth.
- Gently swirl reserved blueberry filling into frosting for marbled effect.
- Once rolls have completely cooled, generously spread frosting across surface, allowing mixture to cascade down sides.
Notes
- Precise Temperature Matters: Warm milk between 95-104°F ensures perfect yeast activation without killing the delicate microorganisms.
- Dough Elasticity is Key: Knead for 10 minutes to develop gluten, creating soft, stretchy rolls with a tender crumb.
- Filling Strategy: Cook blueberry mixture until thickened to prevent soggy rolls and concentrate flavor intensity.
- Rising Conditions: Choose a warm, draft-free spot for dough proofing to help rolls rise evenly and develop rich texture.
- Baking Protection: Cover with foil if rolls brown too quickly, preventing burnt edges while ensuring even golden color.
- Frosting Technique: Swirl blueberry filling into cream cheese frosting for a beautiful marbled effect and extra fruity punch.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg