Dessert for 9
Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls
$2.28for 4180 minServes 9
These soft yeast rolls hold lemony blueberries inside and bake until golden before receiving a lemon cream cheese frosting.

Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemons and limes, 1.5$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price | |
| Milk, 6.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.26Typical price | |
| Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price | |
| Frozen fruit, 6.25 oz$0.18/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.13Typical price | |
| Juice, a little$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price | |
| Cream cheese, 1 oz$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.13 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 180 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 9servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetDessertsSummer
$0.57 per serving$2.28 for 4
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Ingredients
- zest from 1 large lemon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 tsp quick rise or active yeast package yeast
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 3 1/4 cups bread flour (optional)
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- optional but recommended: 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 batch lemon cream cheese frosting
Steps
- Whisk the warm milk, yeast, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, lemon zest, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Add the flour and salt, then knead the dough for 8 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 75 minutes.
- Mix the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract in a small bowl.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread the blueberry mixture over it, and cut it into 9 rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9-inch square pan, cover, and let them rise for 35 minutes.
- Bake at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes, cool briefly, and spread with the lemon cream cheese frosting.
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