Cherry Pie Monkey Bread
️ This delightful Cherry Pie Monkey Bread combines sweet cherry pie filling, graham cracker-coated dough balls, and a rich cream cheese icing for an irresistible treat. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this pull-apart bread is easy to share and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients:
Dough
1 tablespoon + 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast
2/3 cup warm water (110-115°F)
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons dry milk powder
1 teaspoon table salt
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, beaten
1 (21oz) can cherry pie filling
Filling
1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Icing
1 cup powdered sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions:
1️⃣ In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar and yeast in warm water. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, dry milk powder, and salt. Add milk, melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture; stir until dough forms.
3️⃣ Knead the dough for 10 minutes on a floured surface, or 5 minutes in a stand mixer until smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky, adding flour as needed.
4️⃣ Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1 1/4 hours until doubled.
5️⃣ Mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl for the filling. Dip each dough ball (1-inch pieces) into melted butter, then coat in graham cracker-sugar mixture.
6️⃣ Layer dough balls in a greased Bundt pan, spoon half of the cherry pie filling, then another layer of dough balls and remaining cherry pie filling. Top with more dough balls.
7️⃣ Cover and let the dough rise for 45 minutes until nearly doubled.
8️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
9️⃣ Beat together icing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over the warm bread and enjoy!
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