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A white round plate with blue trim with a blueberry sweet roll on it with a bite taken out of it.
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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
Cook Time35 minutes
Rise Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry rolls, blueberry sweet rolls, sweet rolls
Servings: 8 Sweet Rolls

Ingredients

Dough

Cream Cheese Filling

Blueberry Filling

Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

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.

Notes

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.