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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Use fresh blueberries for best flavor and texture

Don't overmix blueberry filling to prevent bursting

Bread flour creates better structure for fruit-filled rolls

Use dental floss for clean cuts without squishing

Let dough rise in warm, draft-free place

Don't over-proof or rolls will be dense

Cool slightly before glazing to prevent melting

Serve warm for best texture and flavor

Can be assembled night before and baked morning of

Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 12 rolls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Dough:; 4 cups bread flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; For the Blueberry Filling:; 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; For the Cinnamon Filling:; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; For the Cream Cheese Glaze:; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 3-4 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

These extraordinary cinnamon rolls elevate the classic breakfast pastry to new heights with the addition of juicy, bursting blueberries and a hint of lemon zest. Soft, pillowy yeast dough is rolled with a fragrant cinnamon-sugar filling studded with fresh blueberries that create beautiful purple swirls throughout each roll. As they bake, the blueberries release their sweet juices, creating pockets of fruity goodness that complement the warm spice perfectly. Topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze infused with vanilla and a touch of lemon, these rolls are the perfect marriage of comfort and elegance. Each bite delivers the familiar warmth of cinnamon rolls with bright bursts of summer berry flavor, making them ideal for special occasion breakfasts, weekend treats, or anytime you want to transform an ordinary morning into something magical.

Prep Time

45 Minutes

Cook Time

28 Minutes

Total Time

3H30 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Dough:

4 cups bread flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon lemon zest

For the Blueberry Filling:

1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Filling:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

3-4 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Pinch of salt

For Garnish:

Fresh blueberries

Lemon zest

Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.

In separate bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest.

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until soft dough forms.

Knead on floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use stand mixer with dough hook for 6 minutes.

Place dough in greased bowl, cover with damp towel, and let rise 1-2 hours until doubled.

Meanwhile, prepare blueberry filling: Gently toss blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla. Set aside.

For cinnamon filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla until smooth.

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Punch down risen dough and roll into 18x12 inch rectangle on floured surface.

Spread cinnamon filling evenly over dough, leaving 1-inch border at far edge.

Distribute blueberry mixture evenly over cinnamon filling.

Starting from long edge, tightly roll up dough, pinching seam to seal.

Using dental floss or sharp knife, cut into 12 equal pieces.

Place rolls cut-side up in prepared baking dish, leaving small gaps between rolls.

Cover and let rise 45-60 minutes until puffy and touching.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Bake for 25-28 minutes until golden brown and center reaches 190°F.

For glaze: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then milk, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt.

Cool rolls for 10 minutes, then drizzle with glaze.

Garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon zest. Serve warm.

Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

JUE

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