These homemade mixed berry cinnamon rolls are bursting with juicy summer berries rolled up in pillowy soft dough, sliced and baked to golden perfection, and covered with a mixed berry cream cheese frosting that melts into the crevasses, creating a delicious combination of flavors that simply irresistible.
Cinnamon rolls are a classic snack, dessert, or sweet breakfast, and we all love the classics, don’t we? I know I do. What I love more than classics is taking them and doing something different and fun with them. That’s exactly what I’ve done with this mixed berry version of classic cinnamon rolls. These delicious cinnamon rolls have that classic, soft cinnamon roll dough we all love, but I’ve stuffed them with a sweet mixed berry mixture and topped them with a mixed berry cream cheese frosting. It’s a berry-liciouis twist on a classic that I love to serve to my kids and grandkids when they come over to visit. I also love making these as a sweet breakfast or part of a sweet and savory breakfast for me and my guy on the weekends.
Mixed Berry Cinnamon Rolls
These delicious cinnamon rolls start with classic cinnamon roll dough that I make from scratch. Then, I roll it up and slice the log into cinnamon rolls. After that I bake them until they’re golden and fluffy. As soon as they come out of the oven, I top them with the mixed berry frosting for an extra kick of sweet berry flavor and watch them disappear. It’s an easy recipe that’s perfect to serve to family and friends. They’ll love how delicious they are, and you’ll love how easy they are to make.
Why You’ll Love This Mixed Berry Cinnamon Roll Recipe
- The combination of fluffy, homemade dough, tangy, sweet mixed berries, and warm cinnamon is a flavor combo that is simply irresistible.
- They are versatile and can be customized with different fruits, such as cranberries and orange, lemon and blueberries, or your favorite fruit combination.
- They are covered with a sweet mixed berry cream cheese frosting that melts into the crevasses of the rolls.
Mixed Berry Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients
The dough, filling, and frosting are all made with basic ingredients, most of which you probably have in your kitchen right now. Anything you don’t have is just a quick trip to the grocery store away. This is a basic, no-frills treat!
Dough
- Instant yeast
- Whole milk
- Granulated sugar
- All purpose flour
- Butter
- Salt
- Large eggs
Mixed Berry Filling
- Mixed berries
- Granulated sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Water
- Cornstarch
Berry Frosting
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh mixed berries
How to Make Mixed Berry Cinnamon Rolls
Making these cinnamon rolls is as simple as the ingredients the recipe uses. Outside of letting the dough rise, everything goes quickly, and the steps are very simple. Even beginners can make this recipe easily.
Step 1: Activate the Yeast
Heat the milk in the microwave for 35 to 40 seconds until warm. Then, stir the yeast 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of milk together in a small bowl. Let the mixture sit for 4 to 5 minutes or until foamy.
Step 2: Make the Dough
Add the flour, butter, eggs, salt, the remaining milk and sugar, and yeast to a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. Mix on medium speed until a dough ball forms.
Step 3: Proof the Dough
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled mixing bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it proof in a warm place for an hour or until the dough doubles in size.
Step 4: Make the Filling
While the dough is proofing, mix the berries, sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch in a bowl. Then, add them to a medium pot. Cook the mixture over medium-low heat until the berries start to burst and the sauce forms. Continue to cook until thickened. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
Step 5: Roll and Top
Once the dough has risen, transfer it to a lightly floured work surface and shape the dough into a rectangle. Then, roll it out to about ¼-inch thick, maintaining the rectangle shape. Spread the filling evenly over the entire surface of the dough.
Step 6: Roll and Cut
Roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch the edge along the side to create a seam. Slice the log into 8 to 10 rolls using a sharp knife or thread.
Step 7: Proof Again
Place the rolls in a greased 9×13 baking dish, cover with a kitchen towel, and let proof for 30 to 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
Step 8: Bake
Bake the cinnamon rolls for 24 to 26 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden brown.
Step 9: Make the Frosting
While the cinnamon rolls bake, beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar in a small bowl until creamy. Then, add the berries and mix until the berries are broken down and well combined.
Step 10: Frost the Rolls
Spread the frosting on the rolls as soon as you remove them from the oven. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips for Mixed Berry Cinnamon Rolls
- Be sure your cream cheese and butter are fully softened for light, fluffy frosting.
- Use fresh yeast to ensure a good rise.
- Keep the heat at medium-low when cooking the berries so they don’t scorch.
- If you don’t have a warm spot to let your dough rise, place it in the oven. It’s the perfect spot!
Variations
- Use your favorite berries for this recipe to create different flavors.
- For a lighter version, use a simple vanilla glaze in place of the frosting.
- Try adding chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
What to Serve with Mixed Berry Cinnamon Rolls
Serve these cinnamon rolls to the kids with a glass of milk. Grownups can enjoy them with a cup of coffee or tea. In addition, they make a great addition to a larger breakfast with all your favorite savory items like eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, and the like.
Recipe FAQ
To soften stale cinnamon buns, dribble a very small amount of water over each roll to rehydrate them as they reheat. Then, place them in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 275 degrees.
They key to soft cinnamon rolls with a doughy center is undertaking them. AS SOON as they’re golden, remove them from the oven. They’ll be soft and fluffy with a doughy center that’s perfectly baked – not raw or dry.
Mixed berries typically contained strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
While there are a wide variety of variables that can affect baked goods that require proofing, the most common reason cinnamon rolls don’t turn out fluffy is because the dough didn’t have enough time to rise properly.
How to Store and Reheat leftover Mixed Berry Cinnamon Rolls
Wrap your cinnamon rolls individually in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, place them in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag, and freeze them for up to 3 months.
To reheat the cinnamon rolls, place them in a baking dish, cover them with foil, and bake at 275 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Be aware that this will cause the frosting to become more of a glaze as it melts. That’s okay because it will help the cinnamon rolls plump up again.
Try These Delicious Mixed Berry Cinnamon Rolls Today
These mixed berry cinnamon rolls are soft, sweet, and so decadent. AND they’re easy to make, which is a huge plus. With so much sweet flavor, these are the perfect breakfast, brunch, snack, or dessert, and everyone always wants more! Give these a try, and I guarantee you’ll make them a permanent part of your recipe rotation.
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Mixed Berry Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 package instant yeast, 2 ¼ teaspoons
- 1 cup whole milk, divided
- ½ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened and cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
Mixed Berry Filling
- 2 cups mixed berries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Mixed Berry Frosting
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup mixed berries
Instructions
For the Dough
- Heat milk for 35-40 seconds in the microwave or until warm (100 degrees)
- In a small bowl, stir together yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon warm milk.
- Let yeast mixture sit for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture becomes foamy.
- Using a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment, place flour, butter, eggs, salt, remaining milk and sugar, and yeast mixture into mixer bowl.
- With speed on medium, knead dough until a ball forms. Add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
- Once dough ball is formed, transfer to a lightly oiled mixing bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Once dough has risen, transfer onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a rectangle.
- Using a rolling pin, roll dough out into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
Mixed Berry Filling
- In a small bowl, mix together water and cornstarch.
- In a medium size pot, add in berries, sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch mixture.
- Cook over low-medium heat until berries start to burst and a sauce forms. Continue to cook until the berry sauce is thick and can be spooned and spread on dough.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Spread cooled berry mixture over the rolled out dough, making sure to cover entirely.
- Roll dough into a log shape and pinch together the end to create a seam and seal the dough log.
- Slice into 8-10 rolls using a very sharp knife or thread.
- Place rolls into a greased 9×13 baking dish and cover with kitchen towel. Set in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30-40 minutes.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Once rolls have risen, bake in preheated oven for 24-26 minutes or until golden brown.
Mixed Berry Frosting
- In a small mixing bowl, add cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar.
- Beat using a hand mixer until creamy and well incorporated.
- Add in berries and mix until berries are broken down and well combined.
- When the rolls are taken out of the oven, immediately cover with frosting.
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