Cherry Pie Monkey Bread

Cherry Pie Monkey Bread is a fun and delicious twist on traditional monkey bread. It combines soft, gooey dough with sweet cherry pie filling, making it a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. This recipe is easy to make and great for sharing with family and friends.

Why Make This Recipe

There are many reasons to make Cherry Pie Monkey Bread! First, it’s a unique take on classic monkey bread that many people love. Second, it’s perfect for gatherings, as it’s simple to serve and share. Lastly, the combination of warm bread and cherry pie filling is a delightful treat that everyone will enjoy.

How to Make Cherry Pie Monkey Bread

Ingredients:

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
1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted (for filling)
1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (for icing)

Directions:

In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
In a large bowl, mix 3 cups of flour, dry milk powder, and salt. Add the milk, melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for 10 minutes on a floured surface or 5 minutes in a stand mixer until smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky. Add flour as needed.
Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 to 1 1/4 hours until it doubles in size.
For the filling, mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Dip each dough ball (1-inch pieces) into melted butter, then coat them in the graham cracker-sugar mixture.
Layer the dough balls in a greased Bundt pan, spoon half of the cherry pie filling, add another layer of dough balls, and then the remaining cherry pie filling. Top with more dough balls.
Cover and let the dough rise for another 45 minutes until nearly doubled.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
Beat together icing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle it over the warm bread and enjoy!

How to Serve Cherry Pie Monkey Bread

Cherry Pie Monkey Bread is best served warm. You can place it on a big plate for everyone to pull apart pieces. It’s great with a cup of coffee or milk!

How to Store Cherry Pie Monkey Bread

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also keep it in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving for the best taste.

Tips to Make Cherry Pie Monkey Bread

Make sure your yeast is fresh for the best rise.
If the dough feels too sticky, don’t hesitate to add a little more flour while kneading.
Feel free to adjust the amount of cherry pie filling to your taste!

Variation

You can swap cherry pie filling for other fruit fillings, like blueberry or apple, for a different flavor twist!

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen dough instead?
Yes, you can use frozen dough if you’re short on time. Just let it thaw and rise as instructed.

2. Can I make this bread ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can prepare the dough and filling the night before and let it rise in the fridge overnight.

3. How do I know when it’s done baking?
The bread should be golden brown and the filling should be bubbly. A toothpick inserted into the dough should come out clean without wet dough sticking to it.