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Lemon Blueberry Rolls

Lemon Blueberry Rolls That Melt in Your Mouth

Delicious Lemon Blueberry Rolls filled with gooey lemon sugar and blueberry jam, perfect for brunch or special celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Fresh yeast for best results
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can substitute with almond or soy milk
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour blends
  • 1/2 cup Granulated White Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 2 large Eggs For vegan option, use flax eggs
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Margarine is a dairy-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest About two lemons needed
Filling
  • 2 cups Frozen Blueberries Fresh blueberries can substitute
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be used if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch Thickener for the jam
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt To balance flavors
Soaking Cream
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can use dairy-free cream substitute
Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Mascarpone or vegan cream cheese can be used
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Use zest from lemons used for dough
  • 1 tablespoon Reserved Jam For fruity twist in frosting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking dish

Method
 

Blueberry Jam
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the frozen blueberries with granulated sugar and corn starch. Cook for 20–25 minutes until thickened.
Dough Preparation
  1. Warm the whole milk and sprinkle the active dry yeast over it. Let it bloom for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and remaining sugar; then add eggs, butter, lemon zest, and yeast mixture. Mix until dough forms.
Kneading Dough
  1. Transfer dough onto floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise
  1. Shape dough into a ball, place in greased bowl, cover and let rise in warm area for 1 to 1.5 hours.
Filling Preparation
  1. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
Roll Shaping
  1. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling, dollop cooled jam, and roll tightly into a log.
  2. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
Second Rise
  1. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, pour heavy cream, cover and let proof for 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 22–25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
Frosting Making
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar, lemon zest, and reserved jam, mixing until fluffy.
Serving
  1. Cool rolls for 10–15 minutes before frosting and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover rolls in a covered container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a week. They freeze well for up to 3 months.

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