Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread

Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread

Buttery caramel, and crunchy pecans make this sticky, sweet, and oh so delicious caramel pecan monkey bread a fantastic way to start the day. This Monkey Bread is the perfect treat for any occasion. This gooey, sweet, and nutty dessert is a crowd-pleaser, combining the rich flavors of caramel and pecans with the soft, pillowy texture of monkey bread. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, a holiday gathering, or simply craving something indulgent, this monkey bread recipe is sure to impress. Use Pepperidge Farms, Pillsbury, or another canned cinnamon or sweet roll dough makes it quick and easy, or I’ll also share an alternative using Rhodes rolls for a rhodes monkey bread.

Serve with a Mango Green Smoothie for a fun breakfast.

How to Make Monkey Bread

Ingredients:

• 3 cans (15.8 ounces each) Pepperidge Farms Pecan Caramel Sweet Rolls
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2/3 cup brown sugar

Toppings:

• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/3 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a bundt pan with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal of the bread once it’s baked.
2. Prepare the Rolls: Open the three cans of Pepperidge Farms Pecan Caramel Sweet Rolls. Remove the sauce packets and chopped pecans, setting them aside for later use.
3. Make the Caramel Sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the brown sugar until it’s well combined. Then, add the three packets of caramel sauce that came with the rolls. Mix until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble the Monkey Bread: Cut each sweet roll into four to six pieces. Start layering the pieces into the bundt pan. When you’ve filled the pan halfway, sprinkle one packet of chopped pecans over the rolls. Pour half of the caramel sauce mixture over the top.
5. Finish Layering: Continue adding the remaining roll pieces to the bundt pan. Sprinkle another packet of chopped pecans and pour the remaining caramel sauce mixture over the top.
6. Bake: Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 23-28 minutes. Every oven is different, so keep an eye on the bread and adjust the cooking time as needed. The bread should be golden brown and cooked through.
7. Cool and Flip: Once baked, remove the monkey bread from the oven and let it cool for 3-5 minutes. Then, carefully flip the bundt pan onto a serving tray to release the bread.
8. Prepare the Topping: While the bread cools slightly, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Spoon this mixture over the warm monkey bread. The heat from the bread will help the topping melt slightly, creating a delicious glaze. If needed, you can return the bread to the oven for 3-5 minutes to help the topping melt further.

Alternative Using Rhodes Rolls

If you can’t find Pepperidge Farms Pecan Caramel Sweet Rolls, Rhodes rolls are an excellent alternative. Here’s how to adjust the recipe:

• Ingredients:
  • 24 Rhodes frozen dinner rolls
  • 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
• Instructions:
  • Thaw the Rolls: Allow the Rhodes rolls to thaw and rise according to the package instructions.
  • Prepare the Caramel Sauce: Combine the melted butter and brown sugar, then mix in the caramel sauce.
  • Assemble and Bake: Follow the same layering instructions as above, substituting the rolls and pecans. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes.
  • Finish: Follow the same cooling, flipping, and topping instructions as above.

Storing Monkey Bread

Storing your Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread is simple and ensures that you can enjoy this delicious treat later. After the monkey bread has cooled completely, you can cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, place the monkey bread in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to a week. To reheat, simply warm it in the microwave for a few seconds or in the oven at a low temperature until it’s soft and gooey again. If you’ve used the Rhodes rolls alternative for your monkey bread recipe Pillsbury style, the storage and reheating methods remain the same, ensuring your dessert stays fresh and tasty.

For more great recipes be sure to check out these fun smoothie ideas:

• Freezer Smoothie Packs
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Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread

Easy to make, warm and gooey Pecan monkey bread. 

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Course: Bread, Smoothie

Cuisine: American

Keyword: monkey bread, orange juice smoothie, pecan

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 28 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 335kcal

Author: Rachael

Ingredients

• 3 cans Pepperidge Farms Pecan Caramel Sweet Rolls or your choice of canned cinnamon or sweet rolls
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2/3 cup brown sugar

Toppings

• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/3 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• Spray bundt pan with no stick spray
• Open the 3 cans of Pepperidge Farms Pecan Caramel Sweet Rolls, remove the sauce and the chopped pecans, set aside
• Melt butter and stir in brown sugar, then add in the three packets of sauce that came with the rolls to make the monkey bread sauce.
• Cut each roll into four to six pieces, and layer them into the bundt pan
• When you have put about half the roll pieces in, sprinkle with 1 of the packets of pecans, and half the sauce mixture
• Layer the other half, sprinkle on another packet of pecan, and the other half the sauce mixture
• Bake 23-28 minutes (Every oven is a bit different, base cooking time on your oven, and adjust accordingly. This temperature and time worked perfectly for me)
• Remove from oven, let cool 3-5 minutes
• Flip over on to serving tray.
• Mix together topping ingredients, and spoon over top, cake is still a little hot so it should get melty, if not, feel free to return to oven for 3-5 minutes!
• Enjoy

Notes

*Package directions say to cook at 375 degrees. However, for this monkey bread there is a longer cooking time at a cooler temperature. Test for doneness, and return to oven for extra time if you feel it is not done after the allotted time period.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 0.002g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 727IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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