Cranberry Orange Pull-Apart Monkey Bread
Orange zest and tart cranberries are tucked into every nook and cranny between pillowy soft rolls in this Cranberry Orange Pull-Apart Monkey Bread that will be a showstopper at any gathering, whether it's for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! Premade frozen dinner rolls make assembling this monkey bread recipe a snap!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 604kcal
Ingredients
Pull Apart Bread
- 24 frozen dinner rolls, frozen or only partially thawed
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter melted
- Zest of 1 ½ oranges
- 2 cups fresh cranberries chopped and squeezed to release excess juices
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoons orange juice
- Zest of ½ orange
Instructions
- Cut each roll in half and set aside. Generously spray the sides and bottom of a bundt pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and orange zest. Melt the butter in another bowl. Dip each piece of dough first in the melted butter and then in sugar zest mixture. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the coarsely chopped cranberries to the bowl of sugar coated dough and toss to combine, then transfer to the prepared bundt pan. Cover lightly with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let rise overnight until the rolls are puffy and reaching the top of the bundt pan.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, then bake the monkey bread for 45-50 minutes until the rolls in the center are cooked through. Cover with heavy duty aluminum foil for the last 20 minutes of baking to prevent the rolls on top from browning too much.
- Remove the monkey bread from the oven and immediately invert onto a large plate or serving platter. Whisk together the glaze ingredients and pour over the monkey bread while still hot, then serve for guests to pull apart while warm.
Notes
- Storage: Once the monkey bread has cooled completely, keep covered under plastic wrap or in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temperature. Warm in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
- Frozen cranberries: If using frozen cranberries, make sure they are completely defrosted, then chop and squeeze them to get rid of excess liquid.
- Adding nuts: Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts if you would like a little crunch!
Nutrition
Calories: 604kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg