Ingredients
Method
Mix and Knead the Dough
- Combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl so the leavening is evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk warmed milk, melted butter, and the egg until combined, then pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
- 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
- On a floured surface, roll the risen dough into a rectangle roughly 12×9 inches.
- Mix the blueberries with lemon juice and lemon zest; if berries are large, halve them so filling spreads evenly.
- 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
- Place the cut rolls in a greased baking dish with a little room between each so they can expand.
- Cover loosely and let them rise again for about 30 minutes until puffy and nearly touching.
Bake the Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Watch the edges for deep browning; if the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil.
Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
- While the rolls bake or cool slightly, beat room-temperature cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and spreadable.
- You can thin the frosting with a splash of milk or lemon juice to make it drizzle-ready.
Finish and Serve
- When the rolls are baked and cooled a bit, drizzle or spread the cream cheese frosting over them.
- 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.