Tasty Blueberry Lemon Rolls

Start your day with something sweet and delightful - blueberry lemon rolls! These rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavor. The best part is that they're so easy to make. Rolled and cut to resemble a cinnamon roll, this sweet roll is a perfect sweet breakfast everyone will devour.

Blueberry Lemon Rolls

The smell of freshly baked blueberry lemon rolls is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Our recipe for these delicious rolls is simple and straightforward, so you can easily bake them at home. The zesty lemon flavor pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the blueberries, creating a heavenly combination in each bite. 

Whether you're serving them for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these blueberry lemon rolls are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So preheat your oven and get ready to enjoy the mouthwatering flavors of fresh blueberries and zesty lemon in our delicious blueberry lemon rolls.

Want a more traditional breakfast roll? Make these decadent cinnamon rolls with a homemade cream cheese glaze instead.

Ingredients

For the blueberry filling

• 1 ⅓ cups frozen blueberries (225g)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (3.13g)

For the dough

• 1 (¼ oz) packet instant rise yeast (7g)
• ½ cup water (120ml)
• ¼ cup milk (60ml)
• 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (49g)
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (38g)
• 1 teaspoon salt (6g)

For the glaze

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice (45ml)
• 1 cup powdered sugar (130g)
• 2 tablespoons milk (30ml)

Handy Kitchen Tools

• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Stand mixer
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper

How to Make Blueberry Lemon Rolls

In a large bowl, mix the blueberries (still frozen), lemon zest, sugar, and cornstarch together. Set this aside.

Now, prepare the dough. Reserve 1 cup of flour, then put 3 cups of flour into a large bowl along with the sugar, salt, and yeast. Set this aside.

In a small bowl, combine 2 ½ tablespoons of melted butter, warm water, and warm milk. Stir this mixture into the flour mixture.

Now, add the egg to the flour mixture and stir together. If too loose, add the reserved flour a little at a time until a ball of dough that is elastic is formed.

Now, lightly flour a clean surface and then knead the dough by hand for 5 to 6 minutes. To knead, press your hand down and away from yourself, then turn the dough ¼, and fold. Repeat this by pushing, turning, and folding.

Lightly oil a large bowl, and place the dough in it to rest for 10 minutes.

How to Assemble Lemon Berry Rolls

Spray or grease a 9"x13" baking dish and set it aside.

After the 10-minute resting time is over, roll the dough out into a large rectangle (around 14"x8").

Brush the dough with the remaining 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.

Now, pour the blueberry filling over the top and spread it evenly over the dough.

Roll the dough into a log shape, and then cut it into 12 to 14 pieces.

Place the rolls next to each other, open side with filling facing upwards, in the prepared baking dish.

Cover the pan with a damp towel and then let it rise in a warm dark place for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.

Once the rolls have doubled in size, bake them for 25 to 30 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.

While the sweet rolls bake, whisk together the milk, powdered sugar, and lemon juice to make the glaze.

Let the rolls cool for 15 to 20 minutes before pouring the glaze over the top.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Blueberry Recipes

Blueberries are one of my favorite fruits to bake with. They are packed with nutrients but also flavorful and pair well with many other flavors. Below are a few more favorite blueberry recipes for you to try. Bookmark these, print them out, or pin them to Pinterest to make soon.

• Fresh Blueberry Muffins Recipe with Crumble Topping
• Roasted Blueberry Cheesecake with Candied Meyer Lemon
• Cranberry and Blueberry Layer Cake Recipe
• Blueberry Cream Cheese Loaf with Simple Glaze
• Easy Blueberry Cream Hand Pies Recipe

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📖 Recipe

Yield: 18

Tasty Blueberry Lemon Rolls

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Make blueberry lemon rolls for a sweet breakfast roll that is loaded with the bite of lemon and the sweetness of berries.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes

Ingredients

For blueberry filling

• 1 ⅓ cups frozen blueberries (225g)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (3.13g)

For the dough

• 1 (¼ oz) packet instant rise yeast (7g)
• ½ cup water (120ml)
• ¼ cup milk (60ml)
• 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter (35g)
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (38g)
• 1 teaspoon salt (6g)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (14g)

For the glaze

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice (45ml)
• 1 cup powdered sugar (130g)
• 2 tablespoons milk (30ml)

Instructions

How to Make Blueberry Lemon Rolls

1. In a large bowl, mix the blueberries (still frozen), lemon zest, sugar, and cornstarch together. Set this aside.
2. Now, prepare the dough. Reserve 1 cup of flour, then put 3 cups of flour into a large bowl along with the sugar, salt, and yeast. Set this aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine 2 ½ tablespoons of melted butter, warm water, and warm milk. Stir this mixture into the flour mixture.
4. Now, add the egg to the flour mixture and stir together. If too loose, add the reserved flour a little at a time until a ball of dough that is elastic is formed.
5. Now, lightly flour a clean surface and then knead the dough by hand for 5 to 6 minutes. To knead, press your hand down and away from yourself, then turn the dough ¼, and fold. Repeat this by pushing, turning, and folding.
6. Lightly oil a large bowl, and place the dough in it to rest for 10 minutes.

How to Assemble Lemon Berry Rolls

1. Spray or grease a 9"x13" baking dish and set it aside.
2. After the 10-minute resting time is over, roll the dough out into a large rectangle (around 14"x8").
3. Brush the dough with the remaining 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.
4. Now, pour the blueberry filling over the top and spread it evenly over the dough.
5. Roll the dough into a log shape, and then cut it into 12 to 14 pieces.
6. Place the rolls next to each other, open side with filling facing upwards, in the prepared baking dish.
7. Cover the pan with a damp towel and then let it rise in a warm dark place for 1 hour.
8. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.
9. Once the rolls have doubled in size, bake them for 25 to 30 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.
10. While the sweet rolls bake, whisk together the milk, powdered sugar, and lemon juice to make the glaze.
11. Let the rolls cool for 15 to 20 minutes before pouring the glaze over the top.

Notes

Use mini blueberries or wild blueberries for an even distribution of fruit in each roll.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 268Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 189mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 2gSugar: 18gProtein: 5g