✨ Introduction
What happens when you take classic cinnamon rolls and give them a berry-licious twist? You get these Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls – soft, fluffy spirals of cinnamon-sugar goodness swirled with sweet, juicy blueberries and topped with a luscious glaze. 😍💜
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these rolls are a fresh, fruity alternative to the traditional version. The burst of blueberries in every bite adds natural sweetness and color, while the cinnamon gives a warm and cozy depth of flavor. Whether you’re baking for a weekend treat, a holiday morning, or just because, these blueberry rolls are sure to steal the show.
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🛒 Ingredients
Here’s everything you need to make the best-ever blueberry cinnamon rolls from scratch:
🍞 For the Dough
- 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
🍥 For the Filling
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, helps reduce sogginess)
🍶 For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for brightness)
Tip: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding them to the dough—they will bleed less and hold their shape better.
👨🍳 Directions
🧁 Step 1: Activate the Yeast
- Warm milk in the microwave or stove until it reaches 110°F.
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and sugar.
- Sprinkle in the yeast and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
🥣 Step 2: Make the Dough
- Add melted butter, egg, vanilla, and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Stir in 3½ cups of flour, adding more as needed until a soft dough forms.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes by hand or mixer until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled.
🍥 Step 3: Make the Filling
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour.
- Set aside your softened butter and blueberries.
🍪 Step 4: Roll and Fill
- Punch down the dough and roll it into a large rectangle (about 12×18 inches).
- Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Evenly distribute blueberries over the top.
🔄 Step 5: Roll and Cut
- Roll up the dough tightly from the long side.
- Slice into 12 even rolls using a sharp knife or floss.
- Place rolls into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
⏲️ Step 6: Second Rise
- Cover and let rolls rise for another 30–45 minutes until puffy.
🔥 Step 7: Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until golden on top.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes before glazing.
🍶 Step 8: Glaze
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Drizzle over slightly cooled rolls.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ Servings and Timing
- Servings: 12 rolls
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Rise Time: ~2 hours
- Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: ~3 hours
🍽️ Variations
Looking to make these blueberry rolls your own? Try these irresistible ideas:
🍋 1. Lemon Blueberry Rolls
- Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the filling and a lemon glaze on top.
🫐 2. Blueberry Cream Cheese Swirl
- Mix 4 oz cream cheese with 2 tbsp sugar and spread it on the dough before adding the blueberries.
🌰 3. Blueberry Nut Crunch
- Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the filling.
🌿 4. Herbal Hint
- Add 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme or lavender to the filling for an elegant touch.
🍫 5. Blueberry White Chocolate
- Sprinkle in ¼ cup white chocolate chips before rolling up the dough.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
🧺 Storage
- Store cooled rolls in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
❄️ Freezing
- Freeze baked (unglazed) rolls for up to 2 months.
- Thaw overnight in fridge and warm before serving.
🔥 Reheating
- Reheat in the oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes or microwave individual rolls for 15–20 seconds.
❓ 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I make these overnight?
Yes! After cutting, place rolls in a pan, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Let come to room temp and rise before baking.
2. Can I use frozen blueberries?
Absolutely—just use them straight from the freezer to avoid bleeding.
3. Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes, with a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute, but texture may vary slightly.
4. Can I skip the second rise?
We don’t recommend it—this rise ensures soft, fluffy rolls.
5. What’s the best pan to use?
A 9×13-inch baking dish works best, but you can use round cake pans for smaller batches.
6. Can I add more fruit?
Sure! Mix in raspberries or blackberries with the blueberries.
7. What glaze flavors work best?
Vanilla, lemon, or even a cream cheese glaze is delicious!
8. What’s the trick to cutting clean rolls?
Use unscented dental floss instead of a knife—it keeps the swirl intact!
9. How do I know they’re done baking?
They should be golden brown on top and no longer doughy in the center.
10. Can I reduce the sugar?
Yes—cut down by ¼ in both dough and filling for a less sweet version.
🎯 Conclusion
These Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious twist on a beloved classic—warm, gooey, sweet, and bursting with berry goodness. 💜🫐 With a soft and fluffy homemade dough, a fruity cinnamon swirl, and a glossy glaze drizzle, they’re the ultimate treat for brunch tables, lazy Sundays, or any time you want to wow your taste buds.
Love this recipe? Explore more homemade roll ideas and berry-packed desserts at RecipeService.net!
Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls – Soft, Fluffy & Irresistibly Sweet with a Fruity Twist!
Ingredients
🍞 For the Dough
- 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 cup warm milk 110°F
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
🍥 For the Filling
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour optional, helps reduce sogginess
🍶 For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tbsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon optional, for brightness
- Tip: If using frozen blueberries do not thaw before adding them to the dough—they will bleed less and hold their shape better.
Instructions
🧁 Step 1: Activate the Yeast
- Warm milk in the microwave or stove until it reaches 110°F.
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and sugar.
- Sprinkle in the yeast and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
🥣 Step 2: Make the Dough
- Add melted butter, egg, vanilla, and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Stir in 3½ cups of flour, adding more as needed until a soft dough forms.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes by hand or mixer until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled.
🍥 Step 3: Make the Filling
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour.
- Set aside your softened butter and blueberries.
🍪 Step 4: Roll and Fill
- Punch down the dough and roll it into a large rectangle (about 12×18 inches).
- Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Evenly distribute blueberries over the top.
🔄 Step 5: Roll and Cut
- Roll up the dough tightly from the long side.
- Slice into 12 even rolls using a sharp knife or floss.
- Place rolls into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
⏲️ Step 6: Second Rise
- Cover and let rolls rise for another 30–45 minutes until puffy.
🔥 Step 7: Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until golden on top.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes before glazing.
🍶 Step 8: Glaze
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Drizzle over slightly cooled rolls.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Looking to make these blueberry rolls your own? Try these irresistible ideas: 🍋 1. Lemon Blueberry Rolls
Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the filling and a lemon glaze on top. 🫐 2. Blueberry Cream Cheese Swirl
Mix 4 oz cream cheese with 2 tbsp sugar and spread it on the dough before adding the blueberries. 🌰 3. Blueberry Nut Crunch
Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the filling. 🌿 4. Herbal Hint
Add 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme or lavender to the filling for an elegant touch. 🍫 5. Blueberry White Chocolate
Sprinkle in ¼ cup white chocolate chips before rolling up the dough. 🧊 Storage & Reheating
🧺 Storage
Store cooled rolls in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. ❄️ Freezing
Freeze baked (unglazed) rolls for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in fridge and warm before serving. 🔥 Reheating
Reheat in the oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes or microwave individual rolls for 15–20 seconds. ❓ 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I make these overnight?
Yes! After cutting, place rolls in a pan, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Let come to room temp and rise before baking. 2. Can I use frozen blueberries?
Absolutely—just use them straight from the freezer to avoid bleeding. 3. Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes, with a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute, but texture may vary slightly. 4. Can I skip the second rise?
We don’t recommend it—this rise ensures soft, fluffy rolls. 5. What’s the best pan to use?
A 9×13-inch baking dish works best, but you can use round cake pans for smaller batches. 6. Can I add more fruit?
Sure! Mix in raspberries or blackberries with the blueberries. 7. What glaze flavors work best?
Vanilla, lemon, or even a cream cheese glaze is delicious! 8. What’s the trick to cutting clean rolls?
Use unscented dental floss instead of a knife—it keeps the swirl intact! 9. How do I know they’re done baking?
They should be golden brown on top and no longer doughy in the center. 10. Can I reduce the sugar?
Yes—cut down by ¼ in both dough and filling for a less sweet version. 🎯 Conclusion
These Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious twist on a beloved classic—warm, gooey, sweet, and bursting with berry goodness. 💜🫐 With a soft and fluffy homemade dough, a fruity cinnamon swirl, and a glossy glaze drizzle, they’re the ultimate treat for brunch tables, lazy Sundays, or any time you want to wow your taste buds. Love this recipe? Explore more homemade roll ideas and berry-packed desserts at RecipeService.net!