Description
Soft, fluffy rolls swirled with sweet blueberry filling and creamy cheesecake, then baked to golden perfection. These blueberry cheesecake swirl rolls are a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls — perfect for brunch or a sweet breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Dough:
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2¾ to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- For the Blueberry Filling:
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- For the Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add sugar, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 6–8 minutes, then place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Prepare the Blueberry Filling: In a saucepan, cook blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until berries break down. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Cool slightly.
- Assemble the Rolls: Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 12×16 inches). Spread cheesecake mixture evenly over the dough, followed by the cooled blueberry filling.
- Carefully roll up the dough tightly from the long side. Slice into 12 rolls and place in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls.
- Serve warm and enjoy your blueberry cheesecake swirl rolls!
Notes
- You can use store-bought blueberry jam as a shortcut for the blueberry filling.
- For overnight rolls, prepare them through step 5 and refrigerate overnight. Let them come to room temperature before baking.
- Add lemon zest to the cheesecake filling for a bright, citrusy twist.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg