Best 9 Pecan Monkey Bread Recipes

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Pecan Monkey Bread - a delightful treat combining gooey cinnamon rolls with crunchy pecans, all baked to perfection - is a dessert that will bring joy to any occasion. This scrumptious dish is not only easy to make but also versatile, allowing for variations in ingredients and flavors. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or one with a twist, the pecan monkey bread will surely be a hit among your family and friends. With its soft and fluffy interior and a crispy, caramelized exterior, this delectable dessert is sure to satisfy every sweet tooth.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL-PECAN MONKEY BREAD



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The kids will get a kick out of pulling off gooey pieces of this delectable monkey bread. It's hard to resist a caramel-coated treat. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
5 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
1-1/4 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
CARAMEL:
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
OPTIONAL GLAZE:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water. Melt 5 tablespoons butter. Add milk, eggs and melted butter; stir in 1/4 cup sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Punch dough down; shape into 40 balls (about 1-1/4 in. diameter). Melt remaining butter. In a shallow bowl, combine cinnamon and remaining sugar. Dip balls in butter, then roll in sugar mixture., For caramel, bring brown sugar, butter and cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Pour half of the caramel into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan; layer with half the pecans and half the dough balls; repeat. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown, 30-40 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil for last 10 minutes if top browns too quickly.) Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate., For optional glaze, beat cream cheese and butter until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over warm bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MAPLE PECAN MONKEY BREAD



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Maple syrup gives an autumnal feel and subtler sweetness to traditionally sugary monkey bread. Any grade of maple syrup works: B and C will give you a more robust maple flavor, while Grade A will deliver a more delicate, refined sweetness. Here, the syrup is mixed with brown butter and used to glaze extra-rich brioche dough rounds and toasted pecans. It all caramelizes together into a fluffy yet chewy pull-apart bread punctuated with the crunch of nuts. If you prefer a rustic look, you don't have to roll the pieces of dough into balls. Just cut them into even pieces and coat with the cinnamon sugar. This recipe is at its soft and gooey best the day it's made, but it can be kept at room temperature overnight and reheated in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     breakfast, brunch, snack, breads, pastries, dessert, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 cups/450 grams all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon instant yeast
2 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup/120 milliliters plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/4 cups/285 grams unsalted butter (2 1/2 sticks), cut up and softened, plus more for the bowl and pan
1/4 cup/50 grams sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup/100 grams pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix flour, yeast and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt on low speed to blend. Add eggs, 2 tablespoons syrup and 3 tablespoons warm water, and beat on low speed until the mixture comes together. Switch to the dough hook and beat on low speed. While beating, add 3/4 cup/1 1/2 sticks softened butter, a few pieces at a time, until fully incorporated. Continue beating, scraping bowl and hook occasionally, until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. (If the dough doesn't come together easily after a few minutes and remains shaggy, dry, or tough, add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms a smooth, soft ball.)
  • Lightly butter a large bowl. Turn dough into bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours. Gently press the dough down. If it feels very soft or greasy, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly firmer, about 15 minutes and up to 1 day.
  • When ready to assemble, melt remaining 8 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until dairy solids turn golden brown and butter smells nutty. While stirring, add remaining 1/2 cup maple syrup and 1 teaspoon salt in a steady stream. Bring to a boil, stirring, then remove from the heat.
  • Mix sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Butter a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan. Turn dough out onto a clean work surface and roll into a 2-inch thick rope. Cut into 8 even pieces, then cut each of those pieces into 8 pieces for 64 pieces total.
  • Gently roll a piece into a ball and drop in cinnamon sugar. Repeat until you have a single layer of balls at the bottom of the bowl. Shake the bowl to evenly coat the balls with the cinnamon sugar. Put the sugared balls in the pan and repeat until you have a single layer in the pan. Scatter some pecans all around. Repeat until all the balls and pecans are in the pan. Drizzle the brown butter syrup all along the sides of the pan and over the top of the balls. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise until puffed and an inch away from the top of the pan, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover pan and bake until golden brown on top, 35 to 40 minutes. Put pan on a wire rack and let stand for 5 minutes. Center a large plate over the pan, grip the plate and pan together, and quickly and carefully flip both together. Carefully lift off the pan. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 450, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 251 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 1 gram

PECAN PIE MONKEY BREAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 14h15m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 to 1/4 cups warm 2-percent milk (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed, plus more for greasing
1 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
6 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
6 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • For the dough: Dissolve the yeast in the water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add 3 cups of the flour, the milk, butter, sugar, salt and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a firm dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • For the caramel: Generously butter a 10-inch bundt pan. Bring the brown sugar, butter and cream to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Pour half into the greased bundt pan and sprinkle with the pecans.
  • For assembly: Punch the risen dough down and shape into 40 balls (1 to 1 1/4 inches in diameter). Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  • Pour the melted butter into another bowl. Roll the balls in the butter and then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 20 balls in the bundt pan and top with remaining caramel and the pecans. Lastly, place the final 20 balls of dough into the pan. Cover the bundt pan and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake until the top is a deep golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

CHOCOLATE BOURBON PECAN MONKEY BREAD



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Time to give rum cake a little competition! If this boozy take on monkey bread is too strong for your taste, cut back on the bourbon or use milk as a non-alcoholic substitute. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, divided
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 tablespoons bourbon or whiskey
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 semisweet baking chocolate bars (4 ounces each) plus 1 ounce, broken into 1/4-ounce pieces (36 pieces total)
BOURBON CARAMEL:
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup bourbon or whiskey
1 cup chopped pecans
BOURBON CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
1 semisweet baking chocolate bar (4 ounces), chopped
1/4 cup bourbon or whiskey

Steps:

  • Microwave 1/4 cup butter until melted. Dissolve yeast in warm water and milk; let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. In another bowl, combine eggs, bourbon and melted butter; stir in 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, salt and yeast mixture. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; refrigerate overnight., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 36 rolls. Flatten rolls into circles; place 1 chocolate piece in center of each. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges well to seal. Melt remaining butter; pour into a shallow bowl. Place remaining sugar in another shallow bowl. Dip balls in butter, allowing excess to drip off, then roll in sugar., For bourbon caramel, bring brown sugar, butter and bourbon to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Pour half of the caramel into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan; layer with half the pecans and half the dough balls; repeat. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Place a sheet of foil on bottom oven rack. Bake on middle oven rack until golden brown, 50-55 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil for last 10-15 minutes if top browns too quickly.) Cool in pan 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Meanwhile, for bourbon chocolate glaze, melt chocolate in a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat; stir in bourbon until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASY MAPLE PECAN MONKEY BREAD



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Make and share this Easy Maple Pecan Monkey Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 (16 ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and generously coat a 3 quart Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a gallon sized plastic bag.
  • Remove dough from canisters and separate into 16 biscuits. Use a sharp knife to cut each biscuit into quarters. Place 4 pieces in the bag and shake it up to coat the pieces well. Arrange in pan, and repeat with remaining biscuit pieces, sprinkling with chopped pecans as you layer.
  • In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup.
  • Spoon the mixture evenly over the biscuit pieces.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Allow bread to cool in pan 10 minutes. Carefully invert onto serving plate and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.8, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 31.3, Sodium 863.3, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 32.9, Protein 5.6

CARAMEL PECAN MONKEY BREAD



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Time 8h45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup pecans
1/2 package Rhodes rolls, frozen
3 ounce package butterscotch pudding - cook and serve (not instant)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup salted butter

Steps:

  • Coat a bundt cake pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle the pecans on the bottom of the pan. Place frozen rolls in bundt pan, staking as needed. In a separate bowl mix dry pudding, brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the frozen rolls. Melt butter and pour over rolls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Remove plastic wrap and place pan in oven. Preheat oven to 350*F Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Flip onto a platter and enjoy!

PECAN PIE MONKEY BREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 Pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup packed brown sugar
2 cans (16.3 oz each) Pillsbury® Grands!® Homestyle Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits
¼ cup honey
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 12-cup fluted Bundt® cake pan with cooking spray.
  • 2. Place ½ cup brown sugar in a large resealable plastic bag. Cut each biscuit round into quarters and toss in the sugar until evenly coated.
  • 3. In a small bowl, whisk the honey, butter, vanilla, and remaining ¼ cup brown sugar until smooth. Place half of the biscuit pieces in the prepared pan and top with half of the pecans and honey mixture. Repeat layering once.
  • 4. Bake until golden brown and the dough is cooked through, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully invert onto serving plate or wire rack. Serve warm.

PECAN MONKEY BREAD



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Categories     Bread     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Crème Anglaise:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
2 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Monkey Bread and Assembly:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 package puff pastry, thawed
All-purpose flour (for surface)
Special equipment:
1 jumbo 6-cup muffin pan

Steps:

  • Crème Anglaise Place cream in a small saucepan and scrape in vanilla seeds. Heat over medium until just simmering, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk yolks and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until pale and light, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk half of cream into yolk mixture. Then whisk mixture in bowl back into cream in saucepan. Cook over medium-low, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until sauce is thickened and coats spoon, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool.
  • Do ahead: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Monkey Bread and Assembly: Preheat oven to 350°. Coat muffin cups with nonstick spray. Toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until slightly darkened and fragrant, 8-10 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop.
  • Stir granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside. Bring brown sugar, butter, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour syrup into muffin cups. Top with pecans and raisins.
  • Gently roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface just to smooth. For a 14-ounces package, fold sheet in half. For a 17.3-ounces package, stack sheets. Cut pastry into an 8x6 grid to make 48 squares. Roll into balls; toss in cinnamon sugar. Fill muffin cups with balls; press lightly to compact.
  • Bake until pastry is golden brown and puffed, 25-30 minutes. Let cool slightly, but unmold before caramel hardens.
  • Serve monkey bread, caramel side up, on a pool of crème anglaise.

PECAN MONKEY BREAD



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I know there are probably gazillions of recipes for these ..but what's one more? I was planning on making something else with the dinner rolls...then changed my mind..so what to do with a bag of thawed rolls? I went searching..and found this recipe. ( I added pecans) I found this recipe on Elle's Studio.. My pictures.

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg ( 36 count ) rhodes dinner rolls ( thawed)
1 c sugar
2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 c plus 2 tablespoons butter
1 c brown sugar
1/2 c chopped pecans, (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Gather ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 13 x 9 baking pan with cooking spray.
  • 2. Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl. Cut the rolls into 1/4 pieces and coat each piece in the sugar/cinnamon mix.
  • 3. Lay the coated rolls into a greased 13 x 19 baking dish. Sprinkle with pecans.
  • 4. In a medium saucepan over medium heat; melt the butter. **I added them both together...it worked fine.
  • 5. Once melted, pour in the cup of brown sugar and stir constantly. When the butter and sugar have combined (about 2 minutes), pour this mixture over the rolls in the pan.
  • 6. Bake for 30 minutes. You may want to place some foil or a pan underneath, on the bottom rack as these come close to boiling over.
  • 7. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use a large bundt pan or tube pan to ensure that the monkey bread has enough room to rise and bake evenly.
  • Make sure the pecan pieces are evenly distributed throughout the dough to ensure a consistent flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a bundt pan or tube pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to reduce the baking time by about 10 minutes.
  • You can use any type of nuts in this recipe, such as walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts.
  • If you want a sweeter monkey bread, you can add a glaze to the top after it has baked.
  • Serve the monkey bread warm and fresh out of the oven for the best flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Pecan monkey bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its tender, fluffy dough, sweet and gooey filling, and crunchy pecan topping, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give pecan monkey bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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