Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bake
Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bake combines fluffy pull-apart rolls, fresh apples, cream cheese, cinnamon, and brown sugar with a sweet glaze for an easy dessert or sweet breakfast.
Servings: 9
Calories: 362kcal
Ingredients
- 10 Rhodes frozen dinner rolls thawed but still chilled
- 2 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 apple peeled and chopped
- 5 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 6 tablespoon granulated sugar divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the rolls: Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Cut each thawed dinner roll in half horizontally and place cut-side down in the prepared baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Add butter and apples: Remove the plastic wrap and brush the rolls evenly with melted butter. Sprinkle the chopped apples over the rolls.
- Make the cream cheese mixture: In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, egg, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Spread evenly over the apples and rolls.
- Add the cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, remaining granulated sugar, and nutmeg. Sprinkle evenly over the top.
- Rise and bake: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size. Remove the plastic wrap and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and baked through.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the warm bake.
- Serve: Scoop into bowls and serve warm. Top with vanilla ice cream for dessert, if desired.
Notes
- Place a baking sheet underneath the baking pan to catch any filling that may bubble over while baking.
- Thaw the Rhodes rolls only until they're easy to cut but still chilled.
- Don't skip the second rise. Allow the rolls to double in size before baking for the best soft, fluffy texture.
- For a thinner glaze that melts into the rolls, drizzle it on while the bake is warm. For a thicker glaze, let the bake cool first.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 12mg
