Description
A layered dessert combining the comforting essence of cinnamon rolls with the vibrant sweetness of apples, creating a treat that captivates both young and old.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs of refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- 4 cups of peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of cream cheese
- 1 cup of whipped cream or Cool Whip
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the sliced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese along with the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the cinnamon rolls, and spread a layer at the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Layer half of the spiced apple mixture on top of the cinnamon rolls.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the apple layer.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining cinnamon rolls, apples, and cream cheese mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Optionally, top with chopped nuts.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare your apple mixture the day before and refrigerate. For a different twist, consider using Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg