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Soft Huckleberry Sweet Rolls

Soft Huckleberry Sweet Rolls

The Crispy Chef
These Soft Huckleberry Sweet Rolls are a decadent twist on the classic cinnamon roll—pillowy dough, buttery brown sugar filling, and swirls of tart, jewel-toned huckleberries, finished with a creamy glaze. Perfect for holiday breakfasts, special mornings, or whenever you crave something sweet and cozy.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • sharp knife or dental floss
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.25 tsp instant dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted (for dough)
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen huckleberries tossed with 1 tbsp flour
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream (for glaze)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In another bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a dough. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
  • Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a paste. In a separate bowl, toss huckleberries with 1 tbsp flour to prevent bleeding.
  • Roll risen dough into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick. Spread filling evenly, then sprinkle huckleberries. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 slices. Arrange in greased 9x13-inch pan, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly. While baking, whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

Prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate for an easy make-ahead breakfast. Frozen huckleberries work just as well as fresh—just don’t thaw them before adding. Swap in blueberries, raspberries, or peaches if needed. For a brighter finish, try a lemon or orange glaze variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword breakfast pastry, holiday brunch, huckleberry sweet rolls, soft rolls, sweet yeast rolls
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