Cherry Monkey Bread

With just literally 4 ingredients you can whip this together. It’s ooey gooey warm right out of the oven in just 30 minutes. It is just so simple to make that there is no need to buy it from the store.

This is the perfect size for all 5 of us and pretty if you want to bring a dessert or brunch to someone else’s house. They will surely ask you how it is made and will be amazed at how simple it is.

I got this idea after buying something similar at Schatt’s Bakery in Bishop, Ca. If you have ever driven to Mammoth you MUST stop here and get some treats. It is a small but very popular bakery at the bottom of the mountain that has treats and a deli too.

Ingredient Notes

You’ll use just 2 cans of refrigerated cinnamon rolls, not Grands but the normal sizes, or thaw about 18 frozen rolls and use those

Can you use frozen cinnamon rolls?

If all you have are Rhodes frozen cinnamon rolls you can use those too, defrosted. They are great because you can make all the things with them beyond just baking on a sheet pan. Once thawed you can slice into bite size pieces and use our recipe below to make “plain” or fancy like we show you here.

And you will need a can cherry pie filling to fold inside and on top. You could make it homemade if you wanted and had the time to do so. I typically just buy a can ready made though. Apple, mixed berry or as one of our Blueberry Canned Pie Filling Recipes works too.

I made something similar years ago using some of the same ingredients when I made these cherry cheesecake egg rolls. They were so good I thought of it again but with a different twist.

Variations

Whether you use refrigerated or Rhodes rolls monkey bread and want to add fruit you could literally use any flavor of pie filling (except lemon). If you had a large group you should make a few. One with cherry like this, another with mixed berry, and apple is another fave.

How Long to Bake Cherry Monkey Bread in Oven

When baked in a bundt pan like you see here this only takes 30 minutes! That is why it is my in the pocket treat I can throw together in a minutes notice if need be. You want it to stay moist and ooey gooey but also ensure the middle is cooked thru, this will do it.

How to Make the Frosting

On a low setting mix with a handheld (or stand) mixer mix together a small tub of marshmallow creme and cream cheese at room temperature until smooth. Squeeze icing on the top using a pastry bag or spoon on each serving when served.

The combination of the pie filling and cream cheese will make it just amazing. You could make more of a homemade cream cheese frosting without butter too if you’d rather.

FAQ

Yes!! It is so fun too and takes a fraction of the time to bake. Just spoon into a sprayed pan, scoop out when done and frost before serving. If you wanted to make monkey bread muffins use this timing instead of the one below.

You could, follow our cinnamon roll breakfast casserole in that case. Just keep a close eye on it near the end so it doesn’t get too brown. Once the center no longer looks wet and it is lightly golden on the top stick a toothpick in the middle to make sure the biscuits are no longer sticky.

That is up to you. It is certainly sweet enough that it is not necessary, but extra yummy if you do. You can warm a tub of cream cheese frosting and pour on top, mix a cup of powdered sugar with enough milk to create a thick frosting, or use a mixer to combine a softened cream cheese block with a small tub of marshmallow creme!

If you do have leftovers they save well if done so properly. You want to avoid air getting into contact with the outsides as that will dry it out. Put into a freezer bag and suck all the air out instead. Put into the fridge and it is best if eaten within 24 hours and warmed up in the microwave for a bit.

Other easy dessert recipes you’ll love

If you’re a cheesecake fan you’ll also love this Instant Pot cheesecake recipe. There’s a video in this post showing you how to make our cherry cheesecake monkey bread using refrigerated cinnamon rolls.

• Use the same can to make our cherry pie filling dump cake too
• Pumpkin monkey bread is amazing especially during the Fall seasons.
• Instant Pot monkey bread is possible y’all….you should try it!