Best 2 Monkey Bread With Cream Cheese Icing Recipes

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Monkey Bread, a delectable treat that combines fluffy biscuit pieces coated in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar, baked to golden perfection, and drizzled with a luscious cream cheese icing. This playful dessert, also known as Pull-Apart Bread or Bubble Bread, offers a unique and delightful experience as you pull apart the tender biscuit pieces, revealing the gooey, cinnamon-infused interior.

This article presents two enticing variations of Monkey Bread: the classic recipe with a creamy cream cheese icing, and a tantalizing chocolate version featuring a rich chocolate glaze and chopped walnuts for added texture. Both recipes are detailed step-by-step, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can create this crowd-pleasing dessert with ease. The article also includes additional recipe options and serving suggestions, inspiring readers to experiment with different flavors and presentations.

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MONKEY BREAD I

Monkey Bread I image

Refrigerated biscuits with cinnamon bake in a tube pan. My 7 year old daughter, Leah, loves her Monkey Bread. Enjoy!

Provided by LuAnn Connolly

Categories Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 or 10 inch tube/Bundt® pan.
Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a plastic bag. Cut biscuits into quarters. Shake 6 to 8 biscuit pieces in the sugar cinnamon mix. Arrange pieces in the bottom of the prepared pan. Continue until all biscuits are coated and placed in pan. If using nuts and raisins, arrange them in and among the biscuit pieces as you go along.
In a small saucepan, melt the margarine with the brown sugar over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over the biscuits.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Do not cut! The bread just pulls apart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 746.2 mg, Sugar 35.6 g

MONKEY BREAD WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING RECIPE

Monkey Bread with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe image

Provided by á-9121

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

Icing Ingredients:
4 cans refrigerated biscuits
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 sticks butter (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup white sugar
2 Tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins (these are optional, it's great with or without them)
1/2 pound cream cheese
1/2 pound butter
1 pound powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-10 inch tube pan. 2. Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a medium sized plastic bag. Cut the biscuits into halves or quarters and place six to eight biscuit pieces in the sugar cinnamon mix. Shake well. 3. Arrange pieces in the bottom of the greased pan. Continue layering until all the biscuit pieces are coated and in the pan. If you are using raisins, place them among the biscuit pieces as you are layering. 4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the brown sugar over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over the layered biscuits. 5. Bake for 35 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Pull apart and enjoy! Icing Directions: 1.Allow cream cheese and butter to get to room temperature. 2. Beat butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl with a mixer. 3. Slowly add in the pound of powdered sugar. 4. After all the powdered sugar is added mix for 12 minutes (do not mix less than that). 5. When almost done, add in the extract and lemon juice

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Be sure to let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
Do not over-mix the dough, as this will make it tough.
Bake the monkey bread until it is golden brown and cooked through.
Allow the monkey bread to cool slightly before drizzling it with the cream cheese icing.
Serve the monkey bread warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Monkey bread with cream cheese icing is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its soft, fluffy dough and sweet cream cheese icing, this recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a fun and festive dessert, give monkey bread a try!