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Blackberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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These Blackberry Cinnamon Rolls feature a delightful blend of sweet cinnamon and tart blackberry filling wrapped in a soft, fluffy yeast dough. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting swirled with fresh blackberry preserve, these rolls offer a perfect balance of flavors for a comforting breakfast or dessert treat.

Ingredients

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Blackberry Filling

  • 3 1/2 cups blackberries (fresh or frozen)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Dough

  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one 1/4-ounce packet)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup milk (warmed in microwave for 30–40 seconds)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Filling

  • 5 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

Frosting

  • 5 ounces cream cheese
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup blackberry filling (reserved from filling)

Instructions

  1. Make the Blackberry Filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, soften blackberries until juices release, about 3-4 minutes. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl, then add to blackberries. Continue cooking until thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a shallow bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of filling for frosting and chill both until cool.
  2. Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a measuring cup; set aside for 5-10 minutes to foam. In a mixer bowl with a whisk attachment, beat pudding mix and warmed milk until thickened. Add melted butter, Greek yogurt, egg, and salt, mixing until combined.
  3. Knead the Dough: Switch to dough hook, add yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; knead on low for 6-7 minutes. Add more flour tablespoon by tablespoon if sticky, until dough just cleans bowl but remains soft and slightly sticky.
  4. First Rise: Place dough in a greased large bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  5. Roll out Dough: Punch down risen dough and turn onto floured surface. Roll into an 18×12-inch rectangle, using extra flour if sticky.
  6. Make Filling & Assemble Rolls: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon; spread evenly over dough. Spread blackberry filling over that layer evenly. Roll dough tightly into a log, seam side down, pinching ends to seal.
  7. Cut Rolls: Slice the log into 12 equal rolls using dental floss or a bench scraper. Arrange cut side down in the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
  8. Second Rise: For immediate baking, let rolls rise at room temperature until doubled, about 1 hour. For next-day baking, refrigerate up to 20 hours, then let rest at room temperature about 1 hour until nearly doubled.
  9. Bake: Bake rolls in preheated oven at 350ºF for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Make the Frosting: Beat softened butter and cream cheese with paddle attachment for 1 minute. Add corn syrup, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar; beat 2 minutes more. Scrape sides, then beat an additional minute until fluffy. Fold in 2 tablespoons reserved blackberry filling.
  11. Finish & Serve: Spread frosting over warm rolls. Use remaining 2 tablespoons blackberry filling to dab and swirl on top. Serve immediately.
  12. Storage: Store leftover rolls in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days. Reheat by microwaving for 10-15 seconds.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen blackberries interchangeably for filling.
  • Ensure warm water is around 110°F to activate yeast properly.
  • Do not over-flour dough to maintain softness.
  • Dental floss is ideal for cutting rolls evenly without squishing.
  • Blackberry filling reserved for frosting adds a lovely fruit swirl and flavor contrast.
  • Rolls are best enjoyed fresh but keep well refrigerated or at room temperature for several days.
  • Adjust baking or rising times slightly depending on ambient temperature conditions.

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