This sweet and gooey monkey bread combines the flavors of cinnamon rolls and cream cheese for a decadent treat that is perfect for breakfast or dessert. The fluffy bread is coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and layered with cream cheese for a rich and creamy finish.
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a bundt pan by greasing it with butter.
- Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Dip each cinnamon roll quarter into the melted butter and then coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Layer the coated cinnamon roll quarters in the prepared bundt pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and softened cream cheese until smooth. Drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the cinnamon rolls in the pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the monkey bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow the monkey bread to cool slightly before inverting it onto a serving plate. Serve warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Monkey bread gets its name from the way it is traditionally eaten - by pulling apart small pieces, resembling a monkey's playful nature.
Cinnamon rolls are a classic American sweet treat, often enjoyed for breakfast or dessert.
Cream cheese adds a rich and creamy element to this monkey bread, making it extra indulgent.