Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 crescent roll sheets; ¼ cup unsalted butter, (softened); ½ cup packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 13 ounces blueberry jam, (or blueberry pie filling); 1 cup fresh blueberries; 1½ cups powdered sugar; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅛ cup heavy cream; 4 ounces cream cheese, (softened)

These blueberry cinnamon rolls are delicious breakfast pastries that are a combination of gooey cinnamon roll and sweet blueberry jam.

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Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
How To Serve These Blueberry Sweet Rolls
Storing These Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Frequently Asked Questions
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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!

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Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients

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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
¼ cup of unsalted butter, softened
½ cup of packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon of cinnamon
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 it 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: Preheat the oven to 350°F. 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.

butter, sugar, and cinnamon folded in a bowl

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.

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If your jam is thick, microwave it for 15 seconds at a time, just until it is spreadable.

blueberry jam spread over the butter/sugar mixture

STEP FOUR: Roll the dough up tightly into a log, rolling along the short edge.

dough rolled up into log on parchment sheet

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.

rolls sliced into pieces in a baking dish

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 frosting 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.”

optional frosting ingredients stirred and spread cream cheese over cinnamon rolls in a baking dish

How To Serve These Blueberry Sweet Rolls

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

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Storing These Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Here are some tips on how to store these delectable treats:

ON THE COUNTER: If you have leftovers or want to save some blueberry cinnamon rolls for later, storing them in the refrigerator is a great option. Once the rolls have completely cooled, transfer them to an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. The rolls can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. To enjoy them, you can either eat them cold or reheat them for a few seconds in the microwave or toaster oven.

IN THE FREEZER: To extend the shelf life of your tasty cinnamon rolls, freezing them is a fantastic option. After the rolls have cooled completely, individually wrap them in plastic wrap or place them in a freezer-safe container. Make sure to label and date the package. Blueberry cinnamon rolls can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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

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These blueberry cinnamon rolls are delicious breakfast pastries that are a combination of gooey cinnamon roll and sweet blueberry jam.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

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Ingredients

2 crescent roll sheets
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
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

Preheat the oven to 350°F. 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.”

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