Description
Delight in these Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Rolls, a perfect blend of sweet cream cheese and fresh blueberry filling swirled into soft, fluffy dough. Ideal for breakfast or dessert, these rolls offer a comforting homemade treat with a luscious glaze finish.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Blueberry Filling
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg, then mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First proofing: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Make the blueberry filling: While the dough rises, cook blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat until bubbly. Stir in cornstarch and cook for 1 more minute until thickened. Let cool completely.
- Prepare cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Shape the rolls: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle about 10×14 inches. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, then dollop and gently swirl the cooled blueberry mixture on top.
- Roll and slice: Roll up the dough tightly from the long side and slice into 9 even rolls. Place them in a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Second proofing: Cover and let the rolls rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Glaze and serve: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls before serving for added sweetness and shine.
Notes
- These rolls can be prepared the night before and baked the next morning for fresh warm rolls at breakfast.
- Use a serrated knife or unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls cleanly without squashing them.
- Allow the blueberry filling to cool completely before spreading to avoid soggy dough.
