Description

A warm, gooey, pull-apart dessert that combines canned biscuits with a tangy cream cheese layer and cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for game day or any crowd-pleasing occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cans large biscuits (cut into quarters)
1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
Powdered sugar and milk (for optional glaze)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and heavy cream until smooth. Pour into the bottom of the prepared dish and spread evenly.
In a large bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to form a paste. Toss the quartered biscuits in this mixture until fully coated.
Spoon the coated biscuit pieces over the cream cheese layer, keeping them loose to allow for rising. Drizzle any remaining cinnamon-butter mixture on top.
Bake for 45-55 minutes until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the cream cheese layer to set.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is full-fat and at room temperature for a smooth layer. Do not press biscuit pieces down too hard. Can be made ahead by assembling the night before and baking cold (add 5-10 minutes to bake time). Best served warm.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/12 of the pan
Calories: 375
Sugar: 28
Sodium: 450
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 13
Carbohydrates: 42
Fiber: 1
Protein: 5

Keywords: monkey bread, cinnamon roll, game day snack, dessert, crowd pleaser, easy bake, cream cheese swirl