Description
Gooey cinnamon roll monkey bread combines classic comfort with pull-apart deliciousness. Sweet cinnamon layers create an irresistible treat for weekend gatherings or special breakfast moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (16 oz/454 g) pre-made cinnamon rolls (with icing)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly grease a bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray to prevent adherence.
- Preparation: Deconstruct cinnamon rolls into bite-sized quadrants, then coat each piece comprehensively in a cinnamon-sugar blend by tumbling in a spacious mixing container.
- Layering: Strategically arrange sugar-encrusted roll fragments within the bundt pan, creating an appetizing architectural design that ensures even distribution.
- Caramel Infusion: Whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to craft a luxurious caramel sauce. Generously drench the cinnamon roll pieces with this golden elixir, allowing it to seep between the layers.
- Baking Transformation: Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Monitor the surface, tenting with aluminum foil if browning occurs too rapidly, until the bread achieves a rich, amber-golden complexion.
- Presentation: Once baked, allow the monkey bread to rest momentarily in the pan before inverting onto a serving platter. Embellish the warm, caramelized creation with a cascading drizzle of cream cheese icing, inviting communal sharing and indulgent tearing.
Notes
- Avoid Overmixing Dough: Gently toss cinnamon roll pieces to prevent dense, tough texture and maintain light, airy consistency.
- Control Browning Technique: Monitor bread closely during baking; use aluminum foil tent if top browns too quickly to ensure even, golden-brown coloration.
- Prepare Pan Perfectly: Generously grease bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray to guarantee effortless release and prevent sticking.
- Serve Immediately Warm: Enjoy monkey bread fresh from the oven when caramel is gooey and rolls are at peak softness for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg