Easy Dutch Oven Monkey Bread

5 from 49 votes

Easy Dutch Oven Monkey Bread

This Dutch Oven Monkey Bread is great for satisfying sweet cravings! You’ll use canned dough, making the prep time almost non-existent. Take this monkey bread recipe on camping trips to help boost your energy after exploring nature.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Brianna May

Equipment

Ingredients

10 Tablespoons (142 g) salted butter*
3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoons cinnamon
15-16 (32 ounces) large flaky canned biscuits, like Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers*

Cream Cheese Glaze

4 ounces full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Bring the butter to a boil. The mixture should be rapidly bubbling. Whisk continuously until the butter begins to brown. There should be small brown bits on the bottom and sides of the pan. Remove from the heat immediately and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
10 Tablespoons (142 g) salted butter*
In a shallow dish, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Generously grease a shallow 3.5 quart dutch oven or baking dish.
3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar, 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar, 1 1/2 Tablespoons cinnamon
Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Using your palms roll each piece into a ball. Roll each ball into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
15-16 (32 ounces) large flaky canned biscuits, like Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers*
Place the biscuit balls in a single layer in the greased dish.
Whisk together the brown butter and remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the biscuits. Spread it into an even layer so it coats all of the dough balls.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
While the monkey bread bakes, make the glaze. Using an electric mixer, beat the confectioner’s sugar and cream cheese until well combined.
4 ounces full-fat cream cheese, room temperature, 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
Add the vanilla and mix until combined. Slowly add in the heavy cream while mixing until it is fully combined.
1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/3 cup heavy cream
Once the monkey bread is done baking, microwave the glaze in 10-second intervals, mixing in between, until it is super smooth and has a thinner consistency. Drizzle over the warm monkey bread. Reserve some glaze for dipping as well.

Notes

Salted Butter: If you don’t have salted butter for this Dutch oven monkey bread, use unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt. It will provide a similar flavor.
Canned Biscuits: Any canned biscuits will do. I prefer using flaky canned Pillsbury biscuits. Though, you can use other brands.
Soften the cream cheese. Allow it to sit out of the fridge for 1-2 hours until softened. This step will make it easier to work with the cream cheese. It also helps you get rid of lumps when making the glaze.
Use an electric mixer. Use an electric mixer for this Dutch oven monkey bread recipe for the best results. It makes the glaze smoother and lump-free. If you don't have an electric mixer, you can make the glaze by hand, but there will likely be a few lumps throughout.
Bring a plastic bag. If you're using this recipe for camping, ensure you bring a plastic bag for leftovers. You can also put a small amount of cooking spray on the inside of the bag if you're worried the leftovers will stick to the bag.

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