Blueberry Sweet Rolls
Blueberry sweet rolls are fluffy, rich, and layered with a creamy cheesecake-style filling and sweet homemade blueberry sauce.
Prep Time45 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Rise Time1 hour hr
Total Time2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry rolls, blueberry sweet rolls, sweet rolls
Servings: 8 Sweet Rolls
For the Dough
Heat milk for 35-40 seconds in the microwave or until warm (100 degrees F)
In a small bowl, whisk together the yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon of milk. Let the mixture sit for 4-5 minutes or until it becomes foamy.
Using a stand mixer, with the dough hook attachment, place flour, butter, eggs, salt, yeast mixture, remaining milk, and sugar into the bowl of the mixer.
On medium speed, knead dough until a ball forms. Add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
Once the dough ball is formed, place it into a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Cream Cheese Filling
In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and vanilla extract. Beat for 2 more minutes or until fully combined.
Blueberry Filling
In a small sauce pan over medium heat, add blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract and water.
Stir to combine and cook, stirring constantly, until the blueberries have burst and has thickened. Remove from heat and let cook.
Assembling the Rolls
Once dough has risen, transfer onto a floured surface and shape into a rectangle.
Using a rolling pin, roll dough out into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
Spoon cream cheese mixture over dough, making sure the entire dough is cover.
Now, spoon cooled blueberry mixture over the cream cheese mixture. Spread evenly over the entire rectangle.
Tightly roll dough into a log shape and pinch the end together to seal.
Cut the log into 2 inch slices, ending with 8 rolls.
Place into the prepared 9x13 baking dish, cover with a kitchen towel and let rise.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Once rolls have risen, bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until fully baked and golden brown.
Cream Cheese Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar with a hand mixer until creamy and well incorporated.
When rolls are removed from the oven, cover with frosting.
Tips
- The milk should be warm but not hot, or it will kill the yeast.
- Use fresh yeast for the best rise.
- Add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time if your dough is too sticky.
- Cool the blueberry filling fully before using it.
- Roll the dough tightly to ensure your rolls stay together.
- Frost the rolls while warm for the best texture.