Best 3 Surprise Monkey Bread Recipes

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If you're looking for an easy, fun, and delicious dessert that is sure to wow your friends and family, look no further than surprise monkey bread. This playful twist on the classic cinnamon roll monkey bread combines the flavors of banana, chocolate, and peanut butter for a rich and indulgent treat. With just a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can create a show-stopping dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SURPRISE MONKEY BREAD



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When my neighbor hosts brunch, she always asks that I make this monkey bread recipe. I also make a savory version with garlic and cheese for dinner. -Lois Rutherford, Elkton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (12 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tubes (12 ounces each) refrigerated flaky buttermilk biscuits
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 20 cubes
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat brown sugar and butter on high for 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved; set aside. , Flatten each biscuit into a 3-in. circle. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon in the center of each biscuit. Top with a cream cheese cube. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal tightly., Sprinkle 1/2 cup walnuts into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Layer with half of the biscuits, cinnamon-sugar and butter mixture and 1/2 cup walnuts. Repeat layers., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

MONKEY BREAD SURPRISE



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A friend of mine gave this to me. I tweaked it a little and it turned out fabulous. This can be made the night before. Can also use a different type of pan than a bundt pan. Just remember to invert it onto a plate as soon as it comes out.

Provided by Small Town Cook

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 1 bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits, separated and cut in half
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, removed from package and cut into 3 strips lengthwise
2 cups sugar
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In bowl combine sugar and cinnamon and mix well.
  • Take one of the half biscuits and knead it into a circle.
  • Slice each cream cheese strip. Will need 60 slices total.
  • Dip a cream cheese slice into sugar mixture. Make sure it's completely covered.
  • Place into center of biscuit circle.
  • Roll up biscuit around cream cheese and pinch together.
  • Roll in sugar mixture till cover.
  • Place seam side up in bundt pan.
  • Repeat until all the biscuits are used up.
  • In microwave safe bowl melt butter. Add remaining sugar mixture and mix well. Pour evenly over biscuits.
  • Bake 35 minutes.

SURPRISE MONKEY BREAD



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This isn't your everyday monkey bread! Inside each biscuit is a sweet cream cheese filling surprise. Yum!!!

Provided by Lisa Allen

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c butter, cubed
2 tube(s) 10 count refrigerated buttermilk flaky biscuits
1/2 c white sugar
1 8 oz cream cheese cut into 20 cubes
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat brown sugar and butter on high for 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved; set aside.
  • 3. Flatten each biscuit into a 3-in. circle. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle a heaping 1/2 teaspoon in the center of each biscuit.
  • 4. Top with a cream cheese cube. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal tightly.
  • 5. Sprinkle 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (if desired) into a 10-in fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Layer in order with half of the biscuits, 1/2 brown sugar and butter mixture and 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans. Repeat layers.
  • 6. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 1 loaf (12 servings).

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen berries: Fresh berries are ideal, but frozen berries work well too. If using frozen berries, thaw them before using.
  • Add some spices: A sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger can add extra flavor to the monkey bread.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the monkey bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the monkey bread until golden brown: The monkey bread is done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve the monkey bread warm: Monkey bread is best served warm, but it can also be served at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Monkey bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its soft, fluffy center and sweet, gooey glaze, monkey bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give monkey bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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