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Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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These Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls combine soft, tender yeast-raised dough with a luscious homemade blueberry jam and cinnamon sugar filling. Finished with a creamy cream cheese frosting swirled with blueberry jam, these rolls offer a perfect balance of sweet fruitiness and spice, ideal for a special breakfast or dessert treat.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Blueberry Jam

  • 3 cups frozen wild blueberries
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup water (for cornstarch slurry)

Tangzhong

  • 1/4 cup bread flour
  • 3/4 cup water

Cinnamon Roll Dough

  • 3 2/3 cups bread flour (see notes for measuring)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/3 cup whole milk (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • Tangzhong (prepared as above)
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature, for dough)

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Filling

  • 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 4 ounces cold cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons reserved blueberry jam (from jam preparation)
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Make Blueberry Jam: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine frozen blueberries, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries start to thicken. Dissolve cornstarch in 3/4 cup water, then stir into the jam and continue cooking for 2 minutes while stirring constantly. Set aside 4 tablespoons of the jam for the frosting and transfer the remainder to a separate bowl to cool.
  2. Prepare Tangzhong: Whisk together 1/4 cup bread flour and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 4-5 minutes until the mixture thickens into a paste-like slurry. Scrape into a bowl and let cool until ready to use.
  3. Make Dough: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook, combine 3 2/3 cups bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add cream, milk, egg, and the prepared tangzhong. Knead on low speed for about 2 minutes until a rough dough forms.
  4. Incorporate Butter: While mixer runs on low, add the 8 tablespoons of softened butter one tablespoon at a time, allowing each to incorporate fully before adding the next. Continue kneading for an additional 12 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Set dough aside while preparing filling.
  5. Make Cinnamon Sugar Filling: In a large bowl, mix together softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
  6. Roll and Fill Dough: Line a 9×13 inch metal baking pan with parchment paper. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface into a 21×15 inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon sugar filling evenly over the dough, then spread the cooled blueberry jam on top.
  7. Shape Rolls: Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into twelve 1 3/4-inch strips. Roll each strip tightly away from you and place each roll into the prepared pan.
  8. Proof Rolls: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 1-2 hours, or until rolls have doubled in size. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C).
  9. Bake: Bake the cinnamon rolls for 30-40 minutes, until the internal temperature of the center roll reaches 185°F.
  10. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a stand mixer bowl, beat together cream cheese and 6 tablespoons butter until smooth and lump-free. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat on low until light and fluffy. Mix in heavy cream and half of the reserved blueberry jam until combined.
  11. Cool and Frost: Once baked, remove rolls from oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Spread frosting evenly over rolls, then drizzle or swirl the remaining reserved blueberry jam into the frosting. If frosting is too thick, thin it with a little water.

Notes

  • For accurate bread flour measurement, spoon flour into measuring cup and level off with a knife to prevent dense dough.
  • Room temperature ingredients help the dough mix and rise evenly.
  • Reserve some blueberry jam for frosting swirl provides burst of fresh flavor and pretty presentation.
  • Check internal temperature to avoid overbaking; rolls should be tender and fully cooked.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Baked Goods
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/blueberry-cinnamon-rolls-with-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/