Get ready to transform your kitchen into a heavenly bakery with this mind-blowing dessert that will make your taste buds dance! Imagine warm, gooey biscuit pieces infused with nutty brown butter, layered with caramelized apples, and drizzled with creamy cream cheese icing. This isn't just a recipe; it's a flavor explosion that will have your family and friends begging for seconds. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this pull-apart bread is guaranteed to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1/2 cup brown butter
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan by greasing it thoroughly with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a skillet, brown the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns a golden amber color and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Dice the apples into small, uniform cubes, approximately 1/4 inch in size. Mix the diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Open the refrigerated biscuit dough and separate each biscuit. Cut each biscuit into quarters to create smaller pieces.
- Dip each biscuit piece into the brown butter, ensuring it's evenly coated. Layer the buttered biscuit pieces in the prepared loaf pan, alternating with the apple-sugar mixture.
- Continue layering biscuit pieces and apple mixture until all ingredients are used, creating a rustic, uneven surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the biscuit pieces are cooked through. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- While the bread is baking, prepare the cream cheese icing by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer to a serving plate.
- Drizzle the cream cheese icing generously over the warm pull-apart bread, allowing it to seep between the layers.
- Serve warm and enjoy the gooey, caramelized apple and brown butter pull-apart bread.
Tips
- Brown Butter Technique: Watch your butter carefully when browning. The difference between perfectly nutty and burnt is just seconds!
- Apple Preparation: Use firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor contrast.
- Even Layering: Take your time when layering biscuit pieces and apple mixture to ensure every bite is equally delicious.
- Icing Consistency: If your cream cheese icing is too thick, add a little more milk. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Serving Suggestion: This bread is best served warm, so time your baking to coincide with dessert time.
- Storage Tip: If you have leftovers (rare, but possible!), store in an airtight container and warm slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 52g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg
