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SUMMER Small Batch Gooey Lemon Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6 rolls 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in a taste of summer with these small batch gooey lemon blueberry cinnamon rolls. Bursting with the zesty flavors of lemon and the sweetness of juicy blueberries, each roll is enveloped in warm cinnamon goodness. Perfect for lazy mornings, brunches, or when unexpected guests drop by, these rolls are as delightful to make as they are to eat. Easy to prepare and utterly irresistible, they will surely bring joy to your breakfast table.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk (whole or plant-based)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a small baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, and lemon zest until well combined.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry mixture until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in blueberries.
  6. Roll out dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar; roll tightly and slice into one-inch pieces.
  7. Place rolls in the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll (60g)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: - Use room temperature ingredients for better dough consistency.- Substitute blueberries with raspberries or strawberries for a fruity twist.- For extra zing, add lemon zest to the icing.