LEMON BLUEBERRY CINNAMON ROLLS WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE
1 package yeast ( 2 1/4 tsp)
1 cup milk, warmed to 110-115 F
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup salted butter, softened
1 tsp. salt
1 large egg
4 cups All Purpose Flour
FILLING
8 Tbsp. salted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Zest of one medium lemon 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
ICING
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tsp. Fresh lemon juice
1-2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp lemon zest
To a medium bowl, add the warmed milk and yeast. Let set for 5 minutes, or until it foams up. Add the sugar, butter, salt and egg. Whisk to combine. Add the flour 1 cup at a time, stirring to incorporate. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured board and knead till it is no longer sticky.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a tea towel or plastic wrap in a warm place. Let double in size. In the meantime, make the filling by adding all the filling ingredients to a small bowl. Stir with a spoon till thoroughly mixed.
Roll out the dough to a 12x18 rectangle. Add filling and evenly spread. Sprinkle with the blueberries. Starting with the long side of the rectangle, roll up. Using a knife, cut into 1-inch slices. Transfer the cut rolls to 2 - 9-inch round cake pans that have been sprayed with non-stick spray. Cover with plastic wrap and let double in size in a warm place. Preheat oven to 350F. Once the rolls have raised, bake them for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
Make the Icing: Add the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, milk to a bowl. Whisk to combine. Add more milk if too thick. Add icing to the warm rolls.