Blueberry Cheese Rolls
Indulge in the irresistible combination of tangy cream cheese, juicy blueberries, and pillowy soft dough with these Blueberry Cheese Rolls—a decadent twist on classic sweet rolls. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this recipe layers a rich, velvety cream cheese filling and bursts of fresh blueberries into a fluffy homemade dough, rolled to perfection and baked until golden. With simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and butter, these rolls are as approachable as they are impressive, boasting a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a beautifully caramelized finish thanks to a light egg wash. Ready in just under two hours, including rise time, these rolls are perfect for serving warm and can be topped with an optional powdered sugar glaze for an extra touch of sweetness. Whether you're impressing guests or treating yourself, Blueberry Cheese Rolls make every moment a little sweeter.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of the flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm (not hot to the touch).
Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Add the egg and mix well.
Gradually add the remaining 0.5 cup of flour, kneading until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle (approximately 12x18 inches).
Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the blueberries on top.
Starting with a long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cover the rolls and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together to make an egg wash.
Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, drizzle with additional powdered sugar glaze for extra sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 163 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 96 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
