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Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls

Bright, tender, and swirled with jammy blueberries, these sweet rolls marry citrus sparkle with pillowy dough, topped with a tangy cream cheese drizzle.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Buy a fresh, all-purpose bag with a recent mill date.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 packet instant yeast Choose a reputable brand and check the expiration date.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk Warm to about 105–115°F (40–46°C).
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup blueberries Pick firm, plump berries without wrinkling.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 package cream cheese Use full-fat cream cheese at room temperature for the smoothest frosting.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Mix and Knead the Dough
  1. Combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl so the leavening is evenly distributed.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk warmed milk, melted butter, and the egg until combined, then pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
  3. Mix and knead—by hand or stand mixer with a dough hook—until the dough is smooth and slightly tacky, then cover and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour in a warm spot.
Roll and Fill with Lemon Blueberry
  1. On a floured surface, roll the risen dough into a rectangle roughly 12×9 inches.
  2. Mix the blueberries with lemon juice and lemon zest; if berries are large, halve them so filling spreads evenly.
  3. Spread the warm lemon-blueberry filling across the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border, then roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log and cut into even rolls.
Second Rise in the Pan
  1. Place the cut rolls in a greased baking dish with a little room between each so they can expand.
  2. Cover loosely and let them rise again for about 30 minutes until puffy and nearly touching.
Bake the Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Watch the edges for deep browning; if the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil.
Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. While the rolls bake or cool slightly, beat room-temperature cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and spreadable.
  2. You can thin the frosting with a splash of milk or lemon juice to make it drizzle-ready.
Finish and Serve
  1. When the rolls are baked and cooled a bit, drizzle or spread the cream cheese frosting over them.
  2. Serve warm for the best texture and fresh lemon aroma.

Notes

For best results, frost when rolls are warm but not piping hot. Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze unfrosted rolls for up to 3 months.