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    Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bake

    Published: Nov 14, 2022 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 7 Comments

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    This Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bake is the ULTIMATE sweet treat to enjoy anytime! Fluffy rolls combined with apples, cream cheese, spices, and more!

    cut up rolls combined with apple pieces, cream cheese, spices, and a glaze in this apple cinnamon cream cheese bake

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    • Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Pull-Apart Bake
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    • Step by Step Directions
    • What Apples to use for Baking
    • Tips for Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bake
    • Storage
    • Love apple? Check out these other great recipes
    • Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bake

    Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Pull-Apart Bake

    This easy pull apart bake is ooey-gooey, packed with just the right amount of apples, and brings so much flavor into one tasty treat! Whether you are enjoying as a sweet in the evening, or with morning Brunch, this is bound to be a favorite with everyone!

    This recipe is filled with all the cozy Autumn flavors. The soft pull-apart bread is tender and fluffy with apples, cinnamon, and topped with an amazing glaze. If you love the warm rich taste of Baked Apples, this apple bake is sure to become a Fall favorite.

     

    Ingredients needed for this Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bake:

    Using pre-made dinner rolls and a few other pantry staples, this recipe comes together quickly

    • Rhodes Dinner Rolls- you’ll want them thawed, but still chilled
    • Butter- melted
    • Apple– peeled and chopped
    • Cream Cheese– softened
    • Egg
    • Sugar– divided
    • Lemon Juice
    • Brown Sugar
    • Cinnamon
    • Nutmeg
    • Powdered Sugar
    • Milk

    Step by Step Directions

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    1. Spray an 8 x 8 baking pan with cooking spray
    2. Cut the dinner rolls in half and place cut side down on the bottom of the baking dish
    3. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 30 minutes
    4. Remove plastic wrap after 30 minutes and brush the rolls with the melted butter
    5. Sprinkle the chopped apples over the rolls
    6. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, egg, 2 tablespoon sugar, and lemon juice. Spread mixture over the rolls.
    7. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, remaining white sugar, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the rolls.
    8. Cover pan with plastic wrap again and allow to rise until doubled in size. Remove wrap and place in a preheated oven, 350, to bake for 30-35 minutes.
    9. Combine the powdered sugar and milk in a bowl and drizzle over the pan.
    10. Scoop desired amount into a bowl and serve with a scoop of ice cream (optional)

    **Place a cookie sheet underneath the pan while cooking to avoid spillage in the oven

    What Apples to use for Baking

    Most crisp-tart apples will work in this recipe as well as majority of apple recipes. Granny Smith apples are my favorite for baking personally. Gala and Golden Delicious can also be great choices. Avoid apples that soften easily, like McIntosh apples or Red Delicious as they get mushy and don’t hold up well.

    Tips for Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bake

    • For a glaze that penetrates into the bake, add glaze while the pan is still warm. For a thicker glaze that will spread, add glaze once it is completely cool.
    • Allow the dinner rolls to thaw to the point where you can easily cut into them, but still are chilled.
    • Serve with ice-cream in a bowl, or as is on a plate.
    • If you like chopped pecans or walnuts, they make great additions in this recipe. Raisins are a tasty idea as well!
    • Don’t skip the rising part of this recipe otherwise the dish will be flat and not as fluffy/tender.

    Storage

    Due to the cream cheese in this recipe, any leftovers need to be stored in the refrigerator. Place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in microwave.

    To freeze, place leftovers in freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat in refrigerator.

    apple cinnamon bake served in a bowl with ice-cream

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    Apple Fritter Bread– sweet, soft, quick-bread filled with apples and sweet brown sugar cinnamon

    Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake– a coffee cake loaded with apples and crunchy brown sugar-cinnamon streusel crumbs

    Homemade Apple Biscuits– delicious and easy-to-make anytime treat that everyone will love

    Apple Cobbler Crisp– A true classic Fall dessert, this easy apple crisp recipe is reminiscent of generations past, only using shortcut methods

    Baked Apple Cider Donuts– Flavorful, simple to make, and a family favorite!

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    Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bake

    Recipe by: Kristin
    This Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bake is the ULTIMATE sweet treat to enjoy anytime! Fluffy rolls combined with apples, cream cheese, spices, and more!
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Servings 9
    Calories 362 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • 8x8 baking pan
    • Apple Slicer

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 rolls *Rhode's dinner rolls, thawed
    • 2 tablespoon butter *melted
    • 1 apple *peeled, chopped
    • 5 oz cream cheese *softened
    • 1 egg
    • 6 tablespoon sugar *divided
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon milk

    Instructions
     

    • Spray an 8 x 8 baking pan with cooking spray
    • Cut the dinner rolls in half and place cut side down on the bottom of the baking dish
    • Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 30 minutes
    • Remove plastic wrap after 30 minutes and brush the rolls with the melted butter
    • Sprinkle the chopped apples over the rolls
    • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, egg, 2 tablespoon sugar, and lemon juice. Spread mixture over the rolls.
    • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, remaining white sugar, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the rolls.
    • Cover pan with plastic wrap again and allow to rise until doubled in size. Remove wrap and place in a preheated oven, 350 degrees, to bake for 30-35 minutes.
    • Combine the powdered sugar and milk in a bowl and drizzle over the pan.
    • Scoop desired amount into a bowl and serve with a scoop of ice cream (optional)

    Notes

    **Place a cookie sheet underneath the pan while cooking to avoid spillage in the oven
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 404mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 330IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 12mg
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    Recipe updated 11/14/22

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    1. jane harrison says

      March 17, 2015 at 5:07 pm

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    2. Donna says

      July 13, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      When you say cut the rolls in half, is that horizontally or vertically?

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      • Kristin says

        July 14, 2014 at 5:42 am

        Horizontally, however, vertically works as well, 🙂 Hope you enjoy the recipe, it is a family favorite of ours, 🙂

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    3. Sybil Norling says

      May 21, 2014 at 5:14 am

      The rhodes dinner rolls is it uncooked? And can i not use normal bread roll?

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      • Kristin says

        May 21, 2014 at 6:28 am

        Yes, Rhodes dinner rolls are frozen, pre-made dough balls. You can use homemade dough rolls, just make sure it is dough form and not already cooked, 🙂

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