Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Blueberry Lemon Sweet Rolls, where soft and fluffy dough meets a luscious homemade blueberry filling. Topped with a tangy cream cheese icing, these rolls make for an irresistible breakfast treat or perfect addition to any brunch gathering. The bright notes of lemon meld beautifully with the sweetness of fresh blueberries, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. Whether enjoyed on a lazy Sunday morning or at a festive family gathering, these sweet rolls are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 large egg
- 1 and 1/4 cups fresh blueberries
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (for icing)
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for icing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and lemon zest. In a separate heatproof bowl, warm milk and butter until melted. Stir in yeast.
- Combine the wet mixture with dry ingredients and add the egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth (3–5 minutes). Let rise in a greased bowl for about 1.5 hours or until doubled.
- For the filling: Cook blueberries with sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly reduced; let cool.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread cooled blueberry filling, roll tightly, cut into pieces, and place in a greased baking pan.
- Let rolls rise again for about an hour. Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 24–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare icing by mixing softened cream cheese with butter, confectioners' sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Spread icing over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg