Best Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch

The best Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls from scratch are here! After making these many times, I’ve discovered the perfect trick for a golden, gooey center. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Spiced Peach Bread and Strawberry Shortcake Muffins Recipe.

What You'll Need for Best Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 package (7g) instant yeast
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• Optional: Cream cheese icing

How to Make Best Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch

1. Make the dough: Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add milk, butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Let it rise: Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Prepare the filling: Mix sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour.
4. Assemble the rolls: Roll out dough, spread filling, and sprinkle blueberries. Roll up and cut into 12 rolls.
5. Let rise again: Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
6. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
7. Ice: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Storing & Reheating Best Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare dough the night before, refrigerate, and let rise in the morning.

Freezing Best Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch

Freeze unbaked rolls for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, but avoid over-heating.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a tangier roll, add 1/4 tsp lemon zest to the dough.
• Best substitution: Substitute fresh blueberries with 1 cup of dried cranberries or cherries.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the dough, let it rise, and assemble the rolls the night before. Refrigerate overnight and let rise in the morning before baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled for a larger batch.
• Troubleshooting: If rolls are dry, brush with melted butter or milk before serving.

Best Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch

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Prep

20 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

1 hr 50 mins

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Serves

12 rolls

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 package (7g) instant yeast
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh blueberries

Seasonings

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Optional Toppings

• Cream cheese icing

Instructions

1. Make the dough: Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add milk, butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Let it rise: Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Prepare the filling: Mix sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour.
4. Assemble the rolls: Roll out dough, spread filling, and sprinkle blueberries. Roll up and cut into 12 rolls.
5. Let rise again: Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
6. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
7. Ice: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a tangier roll, add 1/4 tsp lemon zest to the dough.
• Best substitution: Substitute fresh blueberries with 1 cup of dried cranberries or cherries.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the dough, let it rise, and assemble the rolls the night before. Refrigerate overnight and let rise in the morning before baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled for a larger batch.
• Troubleshooting: If rolls are dry, brush with melted butter or milk before serving.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze unbaked rolls for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, but avoid over-heating.
• Make ahead: Prepare dough the night before, refrigerate, and let rise in the morning.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 55g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 250mg
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sat. Fat: 7g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Best Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!