Joanna Gaines Blueberry Sweet Rolls

This soft, gooey Joanna Gaines Blueberry Sweet Rolls recipe is made with fresh blueberries, rich yeast dough, and sweet cream cheese glaze, ready in about 3 hours. The moment you pull them from the oven, the vibrant purple filling bubbles over the edges of the golden pastry. I love serving these warm on a lazy Sunday morning.

What I Learned Making This

Working with yeast dough always intimidated me, but this recipe is incredibly forgiving. I discovered that making sure the milk is just warm, not hot, is crucial for waking up the yeast properly.

I initially struggled with the filling spilling out while rolling the dough. I learned that chilling the blueberry mixture slightly before spreading keeps everything neat and makes slicing much easier.

Joanna Gaines Blueberry Sweet Rolls Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 1 cup whole milk, warm (110°F)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp kosher salt

For the Filling:

• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Glaze:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How To Make Joanna Gaines Blueberry Sweet Rolls

1. Prepare the Yeast: In a stand mixer bowl, whisk the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Mix the Dough: Add the melted butter, eggs, flour, and salt. Knead with a dough hook for 5 minutes until smooth and pulling away from the sides.
3. Let it Rise: Cover the bowl with a warm towel and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Cook the Filling: While the dough rises, simmer the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes until thick. Let it cool completely.
5. Roll and Fill: Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 12×18-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the cooled blueberry filling evenly over the dough.
6. Slice and Rise Again: Roll the dough tightly from the long end and cut into 12 equal slices. Place in a greased 9×13 baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 45 minutes.
7. Bake the Rolls: Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
8. Make the Glaze: Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the warm rolls before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Check the milk temperature: If the milk is too hot, it will kill the yeast, and your dough will not rise.
• Use unflavored dental floss: Loop a piece of floss around the rolled dough to cut perfectly clean slices without squishing the spiral.
• Cool the filling: Spreading hot blueberry mixture will melt the butter in the dough and create a sticky mess.

What To Serve With Blueberry Sweet Rolls

These sweet pastries pair beautifully with a strong cup of black coffee or an espresso to balance the sugar. For a brunch spread, serve them alongside crispy bacon and savory scrambled eggs.

How To Store

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or in the fridge for up to five days. You can also freeze the baked and un-iced rolls for up to two months.

FAQs

Can I use frozen blueberries for the filling? Yes, frozen blueberries work perfectly. Just cook them a few minutes longer to reduce the extra liquid before spreading.

Can I prepare the dough overnight? Absolutely. After placing the cut rolls into the baking dish, cover tightly and refrigerate overnight, then let them rise at room temperature before baking.

Why did my rolls turn out dense? Dense rolls usually mean the dough did not rise long enough or too much flour was added during the kneading process.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380 kcal
• Total Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 55mg
• Sodium: 220mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 58g
• Protein: 6g

Try More Recipes:

• Joanna Gaines Vegetable Soup
• Joanna Gaines Cinnamon Swirl Bread
• Joanna Gaines Homemade Noodles

Joanna Gaines Blueberry Sweet Rolls

Recipe by Imen Dridi

Servings

12

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

Joanna Gaines Blueberry Sweet Rolls feature soft, gooey dough wrapped around fresh blueberries and sweet cream cheese glaze. Ready in three hours, this beautiful weekend bake brings a comforting, bakery-style pastry right to your own kitchen table.

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk, warm (110°F)

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• 2 cups fresh blueberries

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

• 1. Prepare the Yeast: In a stand mixer bowl, whisk the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
• 2. Mix the Dough: Add the melted butter, eggs, flour, and salt. Knead with a dough hook for 5 minutes until smooth and pulling away from the sides.
• 3. Let it Rise: Cover the bowl with a warm towel and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
• 4. Cook the Filling: While the dough rises, simmer the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes until thick. Let it cool completely.
• 5. Roll and Fill: Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 12×18-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the cooled blueberry filling evenly over the dough.
• 6. Slice and Rise Again: Roll the dough tightly from the long end and cut into 12 equal slices. Place in a greased 9×13 baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 45 minutes.
• 7. Bake the Rolls: Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
• 8. Make the Glaze: Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the warm rolls before serving.