Get ready to transform your holiday breakfast from ordinary to extraordinary with the most irresistible Pull Apart Holiday Cranberry Monkey Bread you've ever tasted! Imagine a warm, gooey, cinnamon-infused treat that literally falls apart in delicious chunks, studded with bright, tangy cranberries that burst with festive flavor. This show-stopping recipe is not just a bread – it's an experience that will have your family and guests fighting over every single bite, making your holiday morning absolutely unforgettable.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 9-inch bundt pan or tube pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Open the refrigerated biscuit dough and separate each biscuit. Cut each biscuit into quarters to create bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Gently fold the fresh cranberries into the butter and sugar mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Dip each biscuit piece into the butter-sugar mixture, making sure it's completely coated. Arrange the coated pieces in the prepared bundt pan, layering them with the cranberries.
- Continue layering the biscuit pieces and cranberries until all ingredients are used, creating a rustic, uneven surface.
- Pour any remaining butter-sugar mixture over the top of the assembled monkey bread, ensuring it seeps between the layers.
- Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the biscuit pieces are cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert onto a serving plate.
- Allow the monkey bread to cool for an additional 5-10 minutes before pulling apart and serving warm.
Tips
- Use fresh, plump cranberries for the best flavor and texture. Frozen cranberries can work in a pinch, but pat them dry first to prevent excess moisture.
- Don't overmix the butter-sugar coating. Gently fold to ensure even distribution of ingredients without creating a dense mixture.
- For an extra festive touch, consider adding a sprinkle of orange zest to the butter-sugar mixture to complement the cranberries.
- Make sure to grease your bundt pan generously to prevent sticking. A non-stick cooking spray works best.
- Let the monkey bread cool for a few minutes after baking – this helps it set and makes pulling apart easier.
- For a more decadent version, you can drizzle a simple vanilla glaze over the top after it cools slightly.
- Serve warm for the best texture and most enjoyable pulling-apart experience. This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 25mg
