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Lemon Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 6 rolls
Calories 600
Indulge in the delightful combination of zesty lemon, sweet blueberries, and warm cinnamon in these homemade rolls. A perfect treat for breakfast or dessert!

Ingredients

Dough

  • 180 g warm milk (110F/ 43 C)
  • 2.25 teaspoons quick rise yeast (7g)
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar (60g)
  • 1 eggs + 1 egg yolk (room temp)
  • 0.25 cup melted butter (60g)
  • 400 g bread flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Blueberry Compote

  • 220 g blueberries
  • 58 g sugar
  • 35 g water (plus 6g for slurry)
  • 9 g cornstarch
  • 22 g fresh lemon juice

Lemon Curd

  • 30 ml fresh lemon juice (2 tbsp + 2 tsp)
  • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 34 g sugar (2 tbsp + 2 tsp)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 21 g salted butter (cut into small cubes)

Filling

  • 45 g softened or melted butter
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 60 g lemon curd
  • 40 g blueberry compote

Glaze

  • 160 g mascarpone cheese (softened)
  • 3 tbsp softened butter
  • 100 g powdered sugar
  • 1 zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions 

  • Make the Dough: Mix milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir in egg, yolk, and melted butter. Add flour and salt, knead until smooth. Let rise for 1–1.5 hours.
  • Make Lemon Curd: Combine all curd ingredients and cook, stirring constantly, for 6–10 min until thickened. Strain and chill.
  • Make Blueberry Compote: Mix water with cornstarch. Heat sugar, water, and lemon juice until dissolved. Add blueberries, cook until they burst. Stir in slurry, cook 2–3 min until thick. Cool.
  • Prepare Filling: Mix cinnamon and sugar. Roll out dough. Spread butter, cinnamon-sugar, lemon curd, then blueberry compote.
  • Shape Rolls: Roll up dough. Cut into 6 pieces. Place in greased pan. Let rise 30 min.
  • Bake: Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 20–25 min, covering loosely if browning too fast.
  • Make Glaze: Beat mascarpone, butter, lemon zest, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice, mix until fluffy.
  • Glaze & Serve: Cool rolls 5–10 min. Spread glaze and extra compote on top. Reheat leftovers in microwave or oven.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a touch of vanilla extract to the glaze.
Calories: 600kcal
Cost: $18
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blueberry, lemon

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 200mg