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Lemon Blueberry Rolls

Irresistibly Soft Lemon Blueberry Rolls to Brighten Your Day

These Lemon Blueberry Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a delicious lemon sugar filling and blueberry jam, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Blueberry Jam
  • 2 cups Frozen Blueberries Substitute with fresh blueberries if preferred
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For jam, no substitutions recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Arrowroot can be a substitute
For the Dough
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Any non-dairy milk can work but may affect taste
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure yeast is fresh for best results
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blend can be used for a gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors; do not omit
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For dough, can be substituted with brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Vegan butter can be used as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be omitted if necessary
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use fresh lemon juice or additional zest for stronger flavor
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can be replaced by all white sugar
For Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Optional for those avoiding dairy
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can use non-dairy cream cheese as a substitute
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar No substitutions necessary

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Casserole Dish
  • oven
  • Mixing Spoon
  • floured surface
  • plastic wrap
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine frozen blueberries, granulated sugar for the jam, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring regularly, until thickened.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, warm the whole milk and stir in the yeast and granulated sugar. Let it bloom for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  3. Add flour, salt, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and softened butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Place kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt until creamy.
  6. Punch down risen dough, roll out to a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Spread lemon filling and drizzle blueberry jam on top. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces.
  7. Place cut rolls in a greased casserole dish, pour heavy cream over them and let rise for another hour.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Make frosting by blending butter and cream cheese until fluffy, then sift in powdered sugar and mix in reserved blueberry jam.
  10. Spread cream cheese frosting on warm rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

The rolls should be lightly golden for that soft texture everyone loves in lemon blueberry rolls.

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