Easy Lemon Blueberry Focaccia

If you love a dessert that looks bakery-made but is surprisingly simple to make at home, this lemon blueberry focaccia is about to become a favorite. Soft, pillowy, and bursting with juicy blueberries, it’s finished with a bright lemon glaze for the perfect sweet touch. The best part? It starts with Rhodes frozen dinner rolls, making this easy focaccia recipe both approachable and delicious.

Blueberries are one of my favorites fruits and I have some amazing berry recipes you can try like these Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins and Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake. These recipes are perfect for spring baking!

Why You'll Love This Lemon Blueberry Focaccia Bread

This tasty blueberry focaccia is everything I love in a dessert: beautiful, easy to make, and absolutely irresistible. It has that gorgeous bakery look without all the effort, and the lemon glaze on top makes it taste even better.

Still not convinced? Here are more reasons why you'll love this easy lemon blueberry focaccia:

• It uses only 5 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
• Rhodes frozen dinner rolls will do all the heavy lifting for you! No dough from scratch required.
• The lemon zest baked right into the dough gives every bite the most incredible citrus flavor.
• That simple powdered sugar and lemon juice glaze is sweet, tangy, and so easy to make.
• This dessert focaccia bread is perfect for brunch, potlucks, and holidays, or just a sweet weekend treat.
• It's a no-fuss recipe that always looks and tastes impressive and expensive!

This focaccia dessert is truly one of those recipes that will disappear fast.

Equipment Needed

• 9x13 baking dish
• Plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel
• Small mixing bowl
• Whisk or fork
• Microplane or fine grater

Key Ingredients

Rhodes frozen dinner rolls: The main event. It's the key to making this easy blueberry focaccia completely foolproof. Just thaw, rise, and bake. The dough does all the work!

Unsalted butter: Drizzled over the risen dough before baking, the butter creates a beautiful golden finish and adds a rich, buttery flavor.

Lemon zest and juice: The zest goes right on top of the dough before baking. It brings out the most amazing flavor baked into every bite. The lemon juice gets whisked with powdered sugar to make a glaze.

Blueberries: Fresh blueberries are pressed into the dough and baked into little jammy pockets of sweetness throughout the focaccia.

Powdered sugar: Combined with fresh lemon juice to make a simple lemon glaze, drizzled over the warm focaccia right before serving.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Grease a 9x13 baking dish well and set aside.

Arrange the 12 frozen dinner rolls evenly in the prepared baking dish. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let them thaw and rise at room temperature. This will take about 3 to 4 hours, depending on how warm your kitchen is. We want it to roughly double in size, so be patient, it's definitely worth the wait!

Once the rolls have doubled in size, preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt the butter and drizzle it evenly over the top of the dough.

Use your fingers to press down all over the dough to create the signature dimples in the focaccia. It's the fun part!

Zest the lemon directly over the dough, so all those fragrant lemon oils go right onto the focaccia. Try to distribute the zest evenly.

Scatter the blueberries across the top of the dough, then use your fingers to gently press each one in so it nests into the dough.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the focaccia is baked through and golden brown on top.

While the focaccia is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth.

Let the baked focaccia cool for about 5 minutes, then drizzle generously with the lemon glaze. Slice and serve.

Serving Recommendations

This dessert focaccia is best served warm, right after drizzling with the glaze. You can also try a few ways to enjoy it.

• Slice into squares and serve as a dessert after dinner.
• Add it to a bunch spread alongside fresh fruit and coffee. It's a showstopper on any table!
• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to make it extra special.
• Add a dollop of whipped cream on the side for a more dressed-up presentation.

Make Ahead

The easiest way to make this lemon blueberry focaccia ahead is to let the rolls thaw and rise overnight in the refrigerator. Just place the rolls in the greased baking dish, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. In the morning, take the dish out and let the rolls finish rising at room temperature for about 1 to 2 hours before baking.

You can also bake the focaccia in advance and simply add the glaze right before serving.

Storage

Store the leftover focaccia in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also refrigerate it for up to 4 days. Warm the individual slices in the microwave for about 15 to 20 seconds before serving.

This lemon blueberry focaccia freezes well without the glaze. Slice the wrap into individual pieces, wrap each in plastic wrap, and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature and add fresh glaze before serving.