Description
These Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls combine the classic warmth of cinnamon and brown sugar with the fresh burst of blueberries and a creamy frosting. Made using crescent roll dough for convenience, they’re easy to assemble and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a delightful breakfast or dessert, these rolls balance sweet, fruity, and creamy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dough and Filling
- 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
Frosting
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it to prevent sticking later.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll one sheet of crescent roll dough onto a lightly floured surface or parchment paper, ensuring it stays flat.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Paste: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until it forms a smooth, spreadable paste.
- Spread Filling: Use a spatula to evenly spread half of the butter and sugar mixture across the crescent dough, leaving a small margin near the edges. Then, spread half of the blueberry jam over the butter mixture. If the jam is thick, warm it in 15-second intervals in the microwave until spreadable.
- Roll Dough: Carefully roll the dough tightly from the short edge into a log, compacting it gently to hold the shape.
- Slice Rolls: Cut the roll into six pieces, each about 1½ inches wide.
- Repeat Process: Follow steps 2 through 6 with the second crescent roll sheet and the remaining butter mixture and blueberry jam.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place all sliced rolls into the prepared 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the cup of fresh blueberries evenly over the top of the rolls for added freshness and appearance.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the cinnamon rolls turn lightly golden brown and are cooked through.
- Prepare Frosting: While rolls bake, beat together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Frost Rolls: Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls immediately after removing them from the oven, allowing the frosting to melt slightly and create a luscious finish.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for a burst of flavor and texture contrast with the jam.
- Microwaving the jam slightly helps in even spreading without tearing the dough.
- The crescent roll dough offers a convenient shortcut but for a more traditional experience, use homemade or refrigerated cinnamon roll dough.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- You can store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry cinnamon rolls, cinnamon rolls, blueberry breakfast, easy cinnamon rolls, crescent roll recipe
