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Home > American Recipes > Quick Blueberry Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Quick Blueberry Pie Cinnamon Rolls

February 25, 2019 by Denise Browning 6 Comments / THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE SALES LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY _FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY_ FOR DETAILS


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Blueberry Pie Cinnamon Rolls are quick sweet rolls made with store-bought crescent rolls, a 3-ingredient blueberry filling, and a lemon cream cheese frosting. They are fingerlicking good!

cinnamon rolls topped with blueberry icing and lemon slices

Love cinnamon rolls? Me too!

They are great both for breakfast and as a sweet snack… especially served with a good cup of joe.

But they can take a while to prepare, killing your cravings. 

Well, not these Blueberry Pie Cinnamon rolls (A.K.A. Blueberry Sweet Rolls). Believe me, they are ready in 30 minutes. Yep! 

If you enjoy variety, you will go crazy over this variation of traditional cinnamon rolls. 

Our Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls shorten the prep time by using store-bought crescent roll dough.

As for the filling, the dough is brushed with melted butter and then filled with a mixture of fresh blueberries and blueberry preserves. 

The topping is a real star itself — because  of its creaminess, yummy flavor, and beautiful purple color. 

close up image of blueberry pie cinnamon rolls partially eaten

 

We used a lemon cream cheese frosting made from scratch by combining cream cheese, powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and food coloring.

My husband was a bit skeptical about the changes, but he was sold at the very first bite.

I ain’t kidding, folks! He ate several and then came back for more.

Great sign, right? 

And don’t you worry! This “cinnamon roll” recipe does not call for actual cinnamon — as blueberry and cinnamon would make an odd combination. 

Our Blueberry Pie Sweet Rolls have the same shape as cinnamon rolls but not exactly the same ingredients.

It is simply an adaptation of traditional cinnamon rolls — although more delicious than the classic, in my opinion. 

It’s almost like blueberry pie and cinnamon rolls had a baby! Well, make these, and enjoy!

blueberry pie cinnamon rolls served in a baking pan with fork on the side

HOW TO MAKE BLUEBERRY PIE CINNAMON ROLLS  

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a large baking dish with no stick cooking spray and line parchment paper. 

On a lightly floured surface, roll out refrigerated dough. 

Then, brush dough with melted butter — stopping about an inch from the edges on the long sides of the rectangle.

Combine blueberry preserves and fresh blueberries in a small mixing bowl, mixing well but gently.

Spread blueberry mixture onto the dough in the same areas as the melted butter.

Beginning with the long end of the rectangle, roll the dough up tightly but gently. Pinch the seams to seal well.

blueberry pie cinnamon rolls arranged in a baking pan before baking

Cut into 12 equally sized rolls and arrange rolls into the prepared pan, leaving a small distance between them. 

Bake for 20 minutes on the middle rack of the oven, or until golden brown.

baked blueberry pie cinnamon rolls in a baking pan before being frosted

Meanwhile, prepare topping. Combine cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of a mixer.

Beat until smooth and homogeneous. Add lemon juice and both blue and red food coloring, beating just until well combined.

Spread over sweet rolls while warm, and garnish with lemon rinds. Enjoy!

If you enjoy cinnamon rolls, also try our Coconut Rolls.

Do cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing need to be refrigerated?

Yes, you should always refrigerate cinnamon rolls that have cream cheese frosting because it’s a dairy-product. To consume at room temperature, simply take rolls out of the refrigerator an hour before serving. To eat warm, microwave rolls for about 15-30 seconds or until warm, and serve immediately. 

Are cinnamon rolls dessert or breakfast?

close up image showing one blueberry pie cinnamon roll with a drizzle

It varies from culture to culture. In Sweden, its birthplace, cinnamon rolls are traditionally eaten during a coffee break. In the United States, on the other hand, they are enjoyed either for breakfast (usually served with cream cheese) or dessert (with a glaze).
 
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cinnamon rolls topped with blueberry icing and lemon slices
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Quick & Easy Blueberry Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Blueberry Pie Cinnamon Rolls are quick sweet rolls made with store-bougth crescent rolls, a 3-ingredient blueberry filling, and a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting. They are fingerlicking good! 
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Keywords:blueberry pie cinnamon rolls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories261 kcal
Author Denise Browning

Ingredients

  • 1 refrigerated crescent rolls dough (12 oz) I used Pillsbury Grands
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup blueberry preserves
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (plus rinds to sprinkle)
  • 6 drops blue food coloring
  • 5 drops red food coloring

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a large baking dish with no stick cooking spray and line parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out refrigerated dough. 
  • Then, brush dough with melted butter -- stopping about an inch from the edges on the long sides of the rectangle. Combine blueberry preserves and fresh blueberries in a small mixing bowl, mixing well but gently.
  • Spread blueberry mixture onto the dough in the same areas as the melted butter. Beginning with the long end of the rectangle, roll the dough up tightly but gently. Pinch the seams to seal well.
  • Cut into 12 equally sized rolls and arrange rolls into the prepared pan, leaving a small distance between them. Bake for 20 minutes on the middle rack of the oven, or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, prepare topping. Combine cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of a mixer. Beat until smooth and homogeneous. Add lemon juice and both blue and red food coloring, beating just until well combined.
  • Spread over sweet rolls while warm, and garnish with lemon rinds. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • Love cinnamon rolls? Try our Coconut Rolls.
  • STORAGE: Refrigerate any leftovers covered for up to 5 days. Either leave out for about an hour to serve at room temperature, or heat them in the microwave for about 15-30 seconds and serve immediately. 

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 39mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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  1. Hadia

    February 26, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    5 stars
    These sound out of the world good, Denise! Blueberries are a pleasure to bake with, and I like the creativity you made in these BLUEBERRY PIE CINNAMON ROLLS, a cross between a pie and a roll. Mouth-watering!!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      February 26, 2019 at 10:52 pm

      Thank you Hadia! I made these for the first time and my family loved them.

      Reply
  2. John / Kitchen Riffs

    February 27, 2019 at 10:32 am

    Blueberries! Cinnamon! Love ’em both. So I know I’d love these wonderful looking rolls. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Deb|EastofEdenCooking

    February 28, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    My husband adores blueberries! This recipe would disappear very quickly at my house!

    Reply
  4. Julia

    April 15, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    5 stars
    These cinnamon blueberry rolls are looking so divine! And I am big fan of cream cheese, so yes bring it on, my belly is ready 🙂

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      April 17, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      Thank you! My eldest daughter went crazy for these blueberry rolls.

      Reply

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