Blueberry Crumble Cinnamon Rolls (Bakery Style No Knead Recipe)

These soft blueberry crumble cinnamon rolls are filled with juicy blueberries, blueberry jam, warm and gooey cinnamon brown sugar butter, topped with a buttery streusel crumble. Finished with a blueberry milkshake glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

It is no secret that I am obsessed with cinnamon rolls and finding ways to combine my favorite desserts together. If you need inspiration on making cinnamon rolls are home them this is the place for you, check out my blog on cinnamon rolls variations here. Now these blueberry crumble cinnamon rolls will truly shift you out of the classic cinnamon rolls, nothing wrong with classic but these are going to blow your mind. The fruity vibes mixed wit the gooey and buttery cinnamon, crunch crumble and fluffy dough all comes tougher so perfectly!

These homemade cinnamon rolls are soft and the perfect bakery style sweet rolls made from scratch easily with no fancy equipment or ingredients. You can prepare them ahead and bake them the next day for the best family friendly breakfast treat, they are simple and bursting with flavor. So let us get to it.

What are cinnamon rolls?

Cinnamon rolls are a sweet pastry made with a buttery brioche like bread dough that is layered with a cinnamon butter, rolled into a log and cut into pieces before baking. Commonly it is frosted with a cream cheese frosting or a simple glaze/icing.

What is the difference between a cinnamon bun and a cinnamon roll?

A cinnamon rolls is thinner than a cinnamon bun. Also, cinnamon rolls are mostly baked individually but cinnamon buns are baked in a way that they are pull apart – this not a fact before you come for me but I have read it in a few blogs. To be honest the ingredients are the same and the filling is the same as well.the method of making the sweet treat doesn’t change.

What is a crumble? What is blueberry crumble? What is in a blueberry crumble?

A crumble is a baked dessert topping made from a mixture of flour, sugar, and butter that is combined until it forms coarse crumbs. As it bakes, the topping becomes golden, buttery, and slightly crisp, creating a delicious contrast to soft fruit fillings and baked goods. Some crumbles are interchangeable with crisps or streusels as it uses oats and nuts in the mixture. A blueberry crumble is a fruit dessert made with a sweet blueberry filling topped with a buttery crumble mixture and baked until bubbly and golden brown. The juicy blueberries soften as they bake, creating a thick, jam-like filling beneath the crisp topping. Blueberry crumble is a popular dessert during blueberry season and can be served warm on its own or topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Like most crumbles, this dessert is perfect during summer when fruit is fresh and vibrant but it can be baked with frozen fruit too.

Why you’ll love these blueberry crumble cinnamon rolls:

These Blueberry Crumble Cinnamon Rolls combine everything you love about a classic cinnamon roll with the bright, juicy flavor of fresh blueberries and a buttery streusel topping. Soft, fluffy, and packed with sweet berry goodness, they’re perfect for breakfast, easy to make ahead for brunch, holidays, or whenever you’re craving a special homemade treat, not to mention they will become a family favorite for any breakfast gathering you will have.

Soft and Fluffy Homemade No Knead Cinnamon Rolls – Made with a rich yeast dough, these blueberry cinnamon rolls bake up incredibly soft, tender, and pillowy. Every bite has the perfect bakery-style texture that cinnamon roll lovers crave and no kneading is required.
Bursting with Fresh Blueberry Flavor – The sweet fresh blueberries and the addition of your favorite blueberry jam filling adds a fruity twist to traditional cinnamon rolls. Fresh or frozen blueberries create pockets of juicy flavor throughout each roll, making them irresistible.
Buttery Cinnamon Crumble Topping – A crunchy cinnamon streusel topping adds the perfect contrast to the soft rolls. The buttery crumble creates a delicious bakery-style finish that takes these rolls to the next level.
Perfect for Breakfast, Brunch, or Dessert – Whether you’re serving them for a weekend breakfast, holiday brunch, Mother’s Day gathering, or as a cozy dessert, these blueberry crumble cinnamon rolls are guaranteed to impress.
Easy to Make Ahead – Prepare the rolls the night before and bake them fresh in the morning for an effortless breakfast or brunch. They’re a great make-ahead recipe for busy mornings and special occasions.
Better Than Bakery Cinnamon Rolls – With homemade dough, juicy blueberries, warm cinnamon, and a buttery crumb topping, these rolls deliver all the flavor of your favorite bakery treat right from your own kitchen.
Family-Friendly and Crowd-Pleasing – Kids and adults love the combination of blueberries, cinnamon, and sweet crumble. They’re a guaranteed hit for family breakfasts, potlucks, brunches, and holiday celebrations.
A Unique Twist on Classic Cinnamon Rolls – If you’re looking for a creative cinnamon roll recipe, these blueberry crumble cinnamon rolls offer a delicious upgrade to the traditional version while still delivering the comforting flavors everyone loves.

Ingredients you’ll need to bake these blueberry crumble cinnamon rolls:

For the dough – We need milk, yogurt, yeast, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, melted butter.
For the cinnamon butter filling – We need butter, cinnamon powder, brown sugar, heavy cream to bake the buns
For the blueberry filling – We need blueberry jam and fresh.frozen blueberries
For the crumble – We need butter, flour, Demerara sugar, oats
For the blueberry milkshake glaze -We need blueberry jam, vanilla, cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar

Substitutions that work with this recipe:

Make these cinnamon rolls with your favorite fruit jam and fresh fruit to customize it, I like doing strawberry to be honest but my strawberry and cream rolls recipe is a wonderful option if you want a sweet roll but don’t want the cinnamon. You can add nuts into your crumble to keep it a little more crunchy as well. Use any vegan/dairy free butter, milk and yogurt but make sure they are flavorless.

Equipment you’ll need to bake these blueberry crumble cinnamon rolls:

To make the dough we need a large mixing bowl and rubber spatula. I have rolled out the dough with a rolling pin. I use a pizza cutter/sharp knife/floss to portion out the dough and a 9×13 inch tin to bake them. To make the cinnamon butter filling we need a mixing bowl and rubber spatula. To make milkshake glaze we need a blender.

Tips for soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls:

Bloom yeast don’t kill it (make sure the milk is not boiling hot)
Don’t add more flour (the dough will be sticky but adding more flour than suggested might make the buns dense and tough)
Cutting the dough into slices (I like using a pizza cutter to cut the dough into strips and them roll each strip. Or you can roll into a log and cut them using dental floss)
Use correct size pan (this will ensure they bake in the accurate time, also if the pan is small they will over flow while baking)
Rise in peace don’t rush it (allow the yeast to do its thing by letting it rise until doubled – this can take longer depending on the temperature of the kitchen)
Watch out for over baking (once they are golden on the top and have a hollow sound when you knock them they are done baking, if you over bake they can get dry)
Baking soda regulates the dough’s pH, helping it brown in the oven (do don’t skip it please)

Make ahead and storage instructions:

Stir the dough together, cover and let it rest in the fridge overnight, the next morning let it come to room temperature, before rolling, filling and portioning. Alternatively you could roll out the dough, fill with cinnamon butter, blueberries, jam and portion into rolls, place them in the baking tray, cover and place them in the fridge over night (I love this method), the next morning take them out of the fridge and let them proof until doubled while the oven is preheating, pour in 1/4 cup heavy cream before baking as suggested.

These cinnamon rolls can be stored at room temperature in air tight containers for a day, in the fridge for 1 week and in the freezer for 1 month. I would recommend warming them in the microwave for 10-20 seconds before serving. The milkshake glaze can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an air tight container.

Serving this blueberry crumble cinnamon rolls?

They are best served warm with the blueberry milkshake glaze on top. I would suggest serving them with a glass of milk or coffee but honestly they are delicious on its own. You can serve them for breakfast or brunch. Doesn’t mean you cannot serve it for tea or enjoy it as a midnight snack. I prefer them warm but you can serve it fridge cold as well and they work perfectly.

FAQ:

Why are my cinnamon rolls not fluffy?

This could be because of many reasons, the yeast did not activate (either because the milk was too hot/cold or it has expired), he dough didn’t get enough time to proof (this depends on the weather and temperature, if you live in a colder climate it will take longer to proof, in a hotter and more humid climate it will take lesser time to proof) or you over baked them.

Why are my cinnamon rolls always dry?

They are over baked or the oven temperature is to hot.

Why did my homemade cinnamon rolls come out hard?

They were over baked and the yeast did not bloom well enough, hence the dough was not proofed long enough.

Do you roll cinnamon rolls tight or loose?

Tight. We always want to roll the dough tight to get clean edges of the cinnamon filling.

Can I make them vegan or dairy free?

Swap the butter for a dairy. Free butter spread and you are good too go. As for the cream cheese frosting use your favorite cream cheese substitute to make it.

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