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Sweet Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, pillowy rolls swirled with cinnamon and a thick blueberry compote, topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon fine salt, 3/4 cup warm milk, 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted, plus 3 tablespoons for filling), 1 large egg, 2 cups fresh blueberries, 1/2 cup brown sugar (divided), 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar with milk for glaze

Equipment

  • 1 a large mixing bowl
  • 1 a small saucepan for the compote
  • 1 a rolling pin
  • 1 a 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 a small bowl for the glaze.

Method
 

Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk, let foam.
    Knead in egg, butter, salt, and flour.
      Let dough rise for 1 hour.
        Cook blueberries with brown sugar and cornstarch into a thick compote, then cool.
          Roll out dough, spread with butter, sugar, cinnamon, and compote, then roll into a log and slice into 12 pieces.
            Let rise for 30 minutes, bake at 350°F for 22 to 25 minutes, then glaze with cream cheese frosting and serve warm.