Description
Sweet, pillowy Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls dance with zesty citrus and juicy berries, crowned by a luscious blueberry cream cheese frosting. Bakers will discover pure comfort in each tender, tangy bite that promises pure bakery-style indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package refrigerated sweet roll dough
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh blueberries
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (80 grams) blueberry jam
Flavor Enhancers:
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare sweet roll dough and roll out into a rectangular shape on a lightly floured surface, ensuring an even thickness of approximately 1/4 inch.
- Generously scatter fresh blueberries across the dough’s surface, then evenly distribute granulated sugar and fragrant lemon zest, covering the entire area.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long edge into a tight, compact log, creating a spiral pattern with the embedded blueberries and zest.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into uniform rounds approximately 1-1.5 inches thick, arranging them cut-side up in a well-greased baking dish.
- Allow rolls to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to slightly proof before placing in a preheated oven at 375F (190C).
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, monitoring until the rolls transform into a golden-brown color with slightly crisp edges.
- While rolls are cooling, whip cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and blueberry jam to create a vibrant, creamy frosting.
- Once rolls have cooled for 5-7 minutes, generously spread the blueberry cream cheese frosting across the warm surface, allowing it to slightly melt into the delicate pastry.
- Serve immediately to enjoy maximum flavor and texture, garnishing with additional lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Chill the dough before rolling to prevent sticking and make handling easier.
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries, ensuring they’re patted dry to avoid excess moisture in the rolls.
- Zest the lemon carefully to capture only the bright outer layer, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath.
- Experiment with different berries like raspberries or strawberries for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg