I love a good sweet roll, and there are so many recipes out there. These rolls are my favorite comfort food that I enjoy making. I honestly do not think I can go back to regular cinnamon rolls. These Blackberry Sweet Rolls with Vanilla Bean Glaze are delicious, and adding vanilla bean seeds gives them a richer taste. I used double-fold Bourbon vanilla extract that you can order HERE.
This recipe does not require many ingredients, and if you bake, most of the elements you will have on hand. We use Whole Milk, but 2% or almond milk will also work. Be sure not to overheat the milk, as it should be around 115F degrees at most—Quick Rise Yeast (Instant Yeast), which can be found at your local grocery store. Any brand will work; ensure it is Instant, as this will help soften the dough. Active Yeast can be used as well but takes longer to rise. Brown Sugar to help feed the yeast and sweeten the rolls. Dark brown sugar will give the rolls a robust flavor.
This recipe calls for Unsalted butter, but I had used salted butter as well when I was in a pinch, and the taste of the rolls is still delicious. We use sour cream and eggs to provide the best texture and soften the rolls. All-Purpose Flour is the best flour to use for this sweet roll. I have tried bread flour, and it makes the rolls too chewy and bakes harder, so I suggest only using AP Flour for this specific recipe, as it has been tested and works.
Vanilla Bean seeds are so sweet and have great flavor but can be supplemented with just vanilla extract. Cinnamon is optional, but I love cinnamon. The Cream Cheese takes the glaze from 0 to 10 and gives it a creamy flavor. I suggest placing the cream cheese in the microwave for about 20 seconds to melt it a little. This is optional. The powdered sugar adds the right sweetness to the glaze without making it sugary tasting. Blackberry Jam because Blackberries are beyond good. My favorite blackberries are called ‘Sweet Karoline’; I buy them from HEB. You cannot go wrong with these sweet rolls! Feel free to replace the Blackberry jam with a jam you enjoy!
Lastly, if you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and tag #edieoeats
Photos inspired by Half Baked Harvest
I love a good sweet “cinnamon” roll, and there are so many recipes for sweet rolls. These are such indulgent comfort food that I enjoy on the weekends.
Equipment:
For the Dough:
For the Filling:
For the Glaze
Note: If you are using pre-made dough, skip to step 4
NOTES:
*If you do not have a mixer and hook attachment, mix the dough with a rubber spatula/handheld mixer, then knead the dough by hand for 8 minutes until the dough is soft and supple*
If using a smaller muffin tin, can cut it into 12 even pieces (Cut the cylinder in half, then cut each half into thirds, then cut the thirds in half.
FYI: The rolls might look like popovers, do not worry, as they still taste good.
Storing the rolls to bake the next day: Once you have completed step 9, place each roll in the muffin tin. Please do not allow them to rise again, cover the rolls with plastic wrap, and then cover the muffin tin with a damp tea cloth. Place in the refrigerator overnight.
Once you are ready to bake the rolls, you will remove them from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature (2 hours), and complete the second rise before baking. I do not suggest freezing the dough or glaze.
Storing baked rolls: These rolls can be stored covered in an air-tight container or individually wrapped for 3 days. Reheat them in the oven on 350F for about 5 minutes or until they are warm.
This looks amazing! I love the idea of using Creme Fraiche here. 💕💕
These look so lovely! I love the idea of using pizza dough. We make TJ pizza all the time and often have like half a bag of dough left. Next time we do, I'll make these for breakfast the next day. Thanks for sharing :)
These tacos look amazing!