Blueberry Cream Cheese Sweet Rolls (Soft, Gooey, Bakery-Style)

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup warm milk (about 43°C / 110°F)
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Blueberry Filling

• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Filling

• 200g (7 oz) cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting

• 100g (3.5 oz) cream cheese
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dough

1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add sugar, egg, melted butter, and salt. Mix well.
3. Gradually add flour and knead until a soft, elastic dough forms (about 8–10 minutes).
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.

Step 2: Prepare the Blueberry Filling

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
2. Cook for 5–7 minutes until thick and jam-like.
3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let cool completely.

Step 3: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling

• Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

Step 4: Roll & Fill

1. Roll out the dough into a rectangle (about 30x40 cm / 12x16 inches).
2. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
3. Spoon the blueberry filling on top and gently spread.

Step 5: Shape the Rolls

1. Roll the dough tightly into a log from the long side.
2. Slice into 9–12 equal rolls.
3. Place in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each roll.
4. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.

Step 6: Bake

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown on top.

Step 7: Make the Frosting

• Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and spreadable.

Step 8: Finish

1. Spread frosting over warm rolls.
2. Top with extra blueberries and dust with powdered sugar for that bakery look.

Pro Tips (Next-Level Results)

• Do not overheat milk → too hot will kill the yeast.
• Let the blueberry filling cool → hot filling will melt the dough.
• Slightly underbake for ultra-soft, gooey texture.
• Add lemon zest for a brighter flavor profile.

Serving Suggestions

• Best served warm
• Pair with coffee or milk
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert