May 9, 2023
Review RecipeBlueberry Cinnamon Rolls
These blueberry cinnamon rolls are delicious breakfast pastries that are a combination of gooey cinnamon roll and sweet blueberry jam.
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These blueberry cinnamon rolls are practically begging to be devoured. Soft, fluffy dough wrapped around a sweet and tart blueberry filling, and smothered with a delicious cream cheese frosting; it’s almost too good to be true!
Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients
When you bite into a blueberry cinnamon roll, the flavor is like nothing else.
Warm, sweet bread envelops your tongue, and juice from the berries begins to seep through. The cinnamon spices mix with the natural sweetness of the blueberries for an unparalleled combination that appeals to all senses.
To make these gooey cinnamon rolls, you’ll need:
- 2 packages of crescent roll sheets
- ½ cup of packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
- ¼ cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (13-ounce) jar of blueberry jam (or blueberry pie filling)
- 1 cup of fresh blueberries
For The Optional Frosting
- 1½ cups of powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ⅛ cup of heavy cream
- 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
Substitutions And Additions
CRESCENT DOUGH: If you can’t find full crescent dough sheets, you can use a can of crescent rolls where the sheet is perforated for easily separating into individual crescents. Unroll the sheet, keeping it intact as much as possible, and then pinch together along the perforated lines to seal everything back up into a single sheet.
DOUGH: You can make this blueberry cinnamon rolls recipe with your favorite sweet roll dough instead of the crescent dough if you wish.
How To Make This Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Since this recipe starts with a premade dough, it’s really easy to make these delicious cinnamon rolls.
Once you unroll the dough, spread the buttery cinnamon sugar mixture, followed by the blueberry jam, and roll and slice the dough into equal pieces.
Bake until delicious and warm, and top with fresh blueberries and velvety cream cheese frosting.
These step-by-step instructions will result in sweet, decadent cinnamon rolls.
STEP ONE: Unroll one sheet of crescent dough onto a lightly floured surface or floured piece of parchment paper.
STEP TWO: Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl to form a paste.
STEP THREE: Use a spatula to spread half of the butter mixture over the crescent dough, almost to the edges. Spread half of the blueberry jam over the butter/sugar mixture.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
If your jam is thick, microwave it for 15 seconds at a time, just until it is spreadable.
STEP FOUR: Roll the dough up tightly into a log, rolling along the short edge.
STEP FIVE: Slice the cinnamon roll dough into six 1½-inch wide pieces.
PRO TIP:
Use a bench scraper to cleanly cut through the rolled dough. The dough will be soft and the insides gooey, so do your best to cut clean slices and then transfer them quickly into the baking dish. Don’t worry if they don’t look uniform, the cinnamon rolls will rise during baking and won’t be so wonky.
STEP SIX: Repeat with the second crescent sheet and the remaining filling ingredients.
STEP SEVEN: Place the cinnamon rolls in a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of fresh blueberries over the cinnamon rolls.
STEP EIGHT: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the cinnamon rolls are lightly browned and cooked through.
PRO TIP:
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your cinnamon rolls as the suggested baking time approaches.
STEP NINE: Beat or stir together optional frosting ingredients. Spread cream cheese over warm cinnamon rolls.
PRO TIP:
The cream cheese frosting is optional, or you may not use all of the frosting. You can also serve the frosting alongside the cinnamon rolls for those who want a little “extra.”
How To Serve
These delightful sweet rolls would make the perfect breakfast for a special occasion. Add a warm mug of pumpkin spice latte or a homemade hot chocolate, and you’ll have a breakfast of champions.
To take your blueberry cinnamon roll breakfast to the next level, serve it with some creamy Greek yogurt and honey. The cool and tangy yogurt will balance out the sweetness of the rolls, and the honey will make all of the flavors melt together in perfect harmony
Our caramel pecan cinnamon rolls and cinnamon roll monkey bread are two more easy recipes for decadent morning treats.
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Storing These Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
ON THE COUNTER: Store cooled cinnamon rolls in an airtight container on the countertop at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Freeze these tasty cinnamon rolls for up to 3 months. Make sure to store them in an airtight container and label it with a best-by date.
The sweet blueberry filling and the warm, gooey cinnamon roll together are irresistible. If you’re looking for a delicious breakfast or dessert idea, these homemade blueberry cinnamon rolls are definitely worth trying!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I freeze these cinnamon rolls?
These delicious blueberry rolls can be stored in the freezer in an airtight container for up to three months.
Can I top these rolls with a different icing or glaze?
If you have a preferred recipe for a glaze or icing, you can certainly use that instead.
Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh on top of the cinnamon rolls?
If fresh blueberries are not in season, you could top your cinnamon rolls with frozen blueberries instead.
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Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls
These blueberry cinnamon rolls are delicious breakfast pastries that are a combination of gooey cinnamon roll and sweet blueberry jam.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 2 crescent roll sheets
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 13 ounces blueberry jam (or blueberry pie filling)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Optional Frosting
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Unroll one sheet of crescent dough onto a lightly floured cutting board or floured piece of parchment paper.
- Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl to form a paste.
- Use a spatula to spread half of the butter/sugar mixture over the crescent dough, almost to the edges. Spread half of the blueberry jam over the butter/sugar mixture (if your jam is thick, microwave it for 15 seconds at a time, just until it is spreadable).
- Roll the dough up tightly into a log, rolling along the short edge.
- Slice the roll into six 1½-inch wide pieces.
- Repeat with the second crescent sheet and the remaining filling ingredients.
- Place the cinnamon rolls in a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of fresh blueberries over the cinnamon rolls.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until the cinnamon rolls are lightly browned and cooked through.
- Beat or stir together optional frosting ingredients. Spread cream cheese over warm cinnamon rolls.
Notes
- If your jam is thick, microwave it for 15 seconds at a time, just until it is spreadable.
- Use a bench scraper to cleanly cut through the rolled dough. The dough will be soft and the insides gooey, so do your best to cut clean slices and then transfer them quickly into the baking dish. Don’t worry if they don’t look uniform, the cinnamon rolls will rise during baking and won’t be so wonky.
- Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your cinnamon rolls as the suggested baking time approaches.
- The cream cheese frosting is optional, or you may not use all of the frosting. You can also serve the frosting alongside the cinnamon rolls for those who want a little “extra.”
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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