Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

Name: Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 medium lemon; 3/4 cup fresh blueberries; 1/4 cup blueberry preserves; 2 teaspoons cold butter, cut into small pieces; 2 cans (12.4 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing (8 Count); 1 egg; 1/4 cup pecans or cinnamon pecans, coarsely chopped

Prep time:25 min
Total time:1 hr 15 min
Ingredients:7
Servings:8
Calories per serving:370

By Edited by MandyUpdated 03/27/2026

Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

Prep time:25 min
Total time:1 hr 15 min
Ingredients:7
Servings:8
Calories per serving:370

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Marie Sheppard

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When you need a good morning recipe, this Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake is the ultimate choice! With both cinnamon rolls and coffee cake flavors, this dish scratches the itch of both options in one beautiful package. The bright blueberry flavor will satisfy your fruity side while cinnamon and pecans keep everything feeling warm and cozy. Try this crowd-pleasing pastry for brunch, weekend breakfast, or just because!

Recipe Ingredients

With just a few pantry staples, this recipe comes together quickly and easily.

Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing: This cinnamon roll dough is very easy to work with. The prepared dough saves you lots of time and ingredients!

Fresh Blueberries: Fresh blueberries give you the most flavor with the least amount of water content (compared with frozen options). This creates a delicious filling that isn’t runny or watery.

Blueberry Preserves: Though fresh blueberries add incredible flavor, the preserves add just enough sugar to turn the filling perfectly sweet and gooey.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Lemon adds bright flavor to the finished dessert. Cold butter helps with flakiness and even texture in the filling. The egg is used as a wash to make sure the outside is golden brown after baking. Pecans or cinnamon pecans add texture and finish the recipe.

How to Make Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

You can make this Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake in a few easy steps!

1. Prepare Your Pan

Spray a nonstick 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom with cooking spray. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and place a tart pan on the baking sheet.

2. Make the Fruit Filling

In a medium bowl, grate 1 teaspoon of zest from the lemon. In a small bowl, squeeze 1 tablespoon of juice from the lemon. Mix 2 tablespoons of the blueberries with the lemon zest, mashing berries slightly with a fork. Stir in preserves, remaining blueberries, and butter; set aside.

3. Fill the Dough

Separate rolls from both cans and reserve icing. On parchment paper, press rolls, cinnamon side down, into 3- to 4-inch rounds. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of blueberry mixture in the center of each round. Fold dough over filling, pressing edges to seal.

4. Apply the Egg Wash

Place filled rolls in a pan, seam side up, in spoke fashion. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg with a wire whisk, and brush the egg over rolls.

5. Bake and Cool

Bake at 350°F for 22 to 32 minutes or until a deep golden brown. Remove to the cooling rack for 5 minutes. Remove the side of the pan and cool for 10 minutes longer.

6. Add Toppings and Serve

Stir reserved icing into the lemon juice. Drizzle evenly over rolls. Sprinkle with pecans. Serve warm or cool.

How to Store (and Reheat) Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

You can enjoy your leftover Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake after baking day!

Refrigerator Storage

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Store your leftovers within 2 hours of finishing preparation.

Freezer Storage

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Reheating

From the Refrigerator: Microwave leftovers at 50% power in 15-second increments until warmed through.
From the Freezer: Microwave leftovers at 50% power for about 30 seconds and then in 15-second increments until warmed through.