Soft & Pillowy Blueberry Sweet Rolls From Scratch

Homemade blueberry sweet rolls are a sweet, gooey, and decadent summertime breakfast or dessert! Here's our simple, straightforward recipe.

It's Blueberry Season! A Cozy Note From Us.

Blueberry season is here! I love using fresh and often locally grown fruits in as many baking recipes as I can.

A few of our favorite blueberry recipes include blueberry cobbler, sourdough lemon blueberry cookies (one of our most loved recipes here on the blog! ), lemon blueberry baked oatmeal , and for a refreshing drink, blueberry lemonade.

If you enjoy baking in the summer, you should check out our best summer baking recipes! There's so many other fresh, fruity, and refreshing recipes you can make for summer picnics, cookouts, and gatherings with friends or family.

We hope you enjoy these blueberry sweet rolls as much as we do!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Fresh/frozen blueberries - One of the reasons you will love this blueberry sweet rolls recipe is because it can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries. The outcome will be the same no matter what you use - delicious!

Texture - We love this recipe for the texture, and we know you will too. These sweet rolls are soft, pillowy, and light. You'll love how gooey the dough is without being undercooked.

Simplicity - This recipe may seem like a long one, although, it is a simple one to follow. There are no unique or special steps. A beginner in baking can make these!

Tips to Make this Recipe

1. Rising - I do a few things when it comes to letting dough rise that gives it the ultimate rise. I cover the bowl with plastic wrap instead of a towel to create some humidity within the dough. Also, I let the dough sit under my oven light to create even more warmth. Thirdly, I make sure there are no drafts in my kitchen. No fans going or windows near the dough open.
2. Slow Mixing - When adding the dry ingredients into the wet, do so slowly. This will keep the dough from getting tough and will ensure even distribution between the ingredients.
3. Spacing - When putting the rolls into a greased pan, leave some room in between them. This will allow for them to expand and grow without becoming too overcrowded.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

Granulated sugar

Rapid rise instant yeast

Salt

Milk

Butter

Egg

Oil

Blueberries - fresh or frozen will work in this recipe.

Cornstarch

Cream cheese - room temperature

Powdered sugar

Tools You Will Need

Stand mixer - While this Kitchen Aid mixer is a pricey item, it's definitely worth it! My pistachio green stand mixer is one of my favorite kitchen resources. Not only does it function so well, it also looks cute sitting on my counter! If you don't have a stand mixer, you can knead this recipe by hand.

Baking dish

Microwave safe bowl

Small saucepan

Rubber spatula

How to Make Blueberry Sweet Rolls Step-by-Step

See the recipe card for exact measurements.

Step 1: Make the dough.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add two cups of flour, 1 packet of rapid rise instant yeast, salt, and granulated sugar. Use a whisk or fork to combine together. Set aside. You can also do this without the mixer and use your hands for everything.

In a microwave safe bowl, add in the milk and butter and heat until just warmed and butter is mostly melted. You can also do this step on the stovetop, as that is what I did. Just be sure to watch that it doesn't get too hot. If it gets too hot, there is a possibility that it could kill the yeast which would result in having to start over.

Add the beaten egg into the butter and milk mixture, giving it a good stir, and dump into the dry ingredients that are sitting in the bowl of a stand mixer.

Beat on medium high until just combined. Making sure that the flour at the bottom of the bowl is getting mixed in. Use your spatula every few minutes to scrape the bottom and sides.

Once combined, add in another cup of flour and mix until combined.

Slowly add in the last 1 ¼ cup to the dough until it starts to pull away from the sides and you see a ball forming. The dough will still be a bit sticky at this point.

Flour a surface and knead the dough for about 10-15 minutes. The dough should pass the window test where you hold it up and stretch the dough and light comes through it without the dough breaking.

Place the dough in a bowl that has been oiled and cover with plastic wrap to let it double in size. This could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the temperature of your kitchen.

Step 2: Make the blueberry filling.

While the dough rises, create the blueberry filling. In a small saucepan, add the blueberries, cornstarch, water, and granulated sugar. Stirring constantly, place it on medium heat until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick. Remove from heat and set in the fridge to cool a bit while the dough continues to rise.

Step 3: Assemble the rolls.

Roll out the dough into a rectangle (roughly 12 x 18) and to about a ¼-inch thickness. Spread 2 tablespoons of butter on the rolled-out dough. Followed by spreading the cooled off, but still slightly warm, blueberry sauce (reserving 2 tablespoons) evenly onto the dough.

Roll up the dough into a fairly tight spiral using the longest side of the dough. Then, using thread, floss, or a sharp knife, cut the dough into 10-12 even slices.

Place into a buttered baking dish, spiral end up, cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size again.

Bake the rolls at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 4: Make the blueberry sweet roll cream cheese frosting.

While the rolls are cooling, let's make the frosting.

Combine cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and reserved blueberry sauce in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Once rolls are cooled, spread evenly over with a rubber spatula or spoon.

Enjoy these perfectly sweet, fluffy, and soft blueberry sweet rolls warm or at room temperature.

How to Store Blueberry Sweet Rolls

Don't worry, the cream cheese icing on these blueberry sweet rolls doesn't make storage more complicated!

• If you know these sweet rolls will be gone quickly, they can be stored at room temperature in a non toxic food storage container that's airtight for up to 2 days.
• If you are planning on having the rolls for longer than 2 days, then fridge life is the way to go. They can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
• Something I love about baked goods is that they can usually always be put in the freezer for later use. To freeze, wrap in layers of two to ensure no freezer burning will happen. For example, first wrap the sweet rolls in plastic wrap and then use aluminum foil over top. Or, you can also just use two layers of plastic wrap. They can also be frozen in a trusted airtight container. If freezing, wait to put the icing on until ready to be eaten.

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