Description
Delicious blueberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls that combine the flavors of cheesecake and cinnamon rolls for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 105–110°F)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons blueberry jam, optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed
Instructions
- Make the dough. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Add the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and let rise. Knead for 5–8 minutes by hand or with a stand mixer until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling. Beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Stir in the cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough. Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle approximately 12 × 16 inches.
- Add the filling. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Scatter the blueberries over the filling and add small spoonfuls of blueberry jam if desired.
- Shape the rolls. Starting from the long side, roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal, then cut into 10–12 equal rolls using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss.
- Let the rolls rise again. Arrange the rolls in a greased 9 × 13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 20–30 minutes, until slightly puffy.
- Bake. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the rolls are lightly golden and the dough is cooked through. If the tops brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
- Make the glaze. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat until creamy. Mix in milk, a little at a time, until the glaze reaches your preferred consistency.
- Glaze and serve. Let the rolls cool for about 5–10 minutes, then spread the cream cheese glaze over the warm rolls. Serve while soft and gooey.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh blueberries.
- Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more or less milk.
- These rolls are best served warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg