Description
Delight in these Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Rolls, featuring a soft yeast dough filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture and sweet blueberry preserves. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these rolls combine fluffy texture with rich flavors, topped with a smooth vanilla glaze for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 1 cup blueberry preserves or thick blueberry compote
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Make dough mixture: Stir in the sugar, melted butter, and egg until combined. Add the flour and salt and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare filling: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- Roll dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 10×14-inch rectangle.
- Add filling: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, followed by the blueberry preserves.
- Form rolls: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log and slice into 9 even rolls.
- Second rise: Place the rolls into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30–40 minutes, or until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until lightly golden and cooked through.
- Make glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
- Serve: Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls before serving for a perfect finish.
Notes
- You can use fresh homemade blueberry compote instead of preserves for a less sweet filling.
- These rolls are best enjoyed warm but can be reheated in the microwave for a few seconds.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 90 minutes rising time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
