That sounds deliciously indulgent! A Cinnamon Roll Apple “Lasagna” is a fun, layered dessert (or brunch treat) that combines soft cinnamon rolls, tender spiced apples, and a creamy filling—stacked up like a lasagna. Think of it as a cinnamon roll casserole meets apple pie.
Here’s a decadent recipe to try:
🍎 Cinnamon Roll Apple “Lasagna”
🛒 Ingredients:
For the layers:
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2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (8-count each, with icing included)
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4–5 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the creamy layer:
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1 package (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 egg (optional, for a firmer baked cream layer)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Preheat and prep
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Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
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Grease a baking dish (9×13 inch works best).
2. Cook the apples
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In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
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Sauté 5–7 minutes until tender but not mushy. Set aside.
3. Make the cream cheese filling
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Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg (if using) until smooth.
4. Prepare cinnamon rolls
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Open the cinnamon roll tubes. Flatten each roll slightly with your hands or a rolling pin to create thin discs (like mini pancakes).
🧁 Assemble the “lasagna”:
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First layer: Place a layer of flattened cinnamon rolls on the bottom of the dish, pinching together to cover the surface.
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Cream cheese layer: Spread half of the cream cheese mixture.
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Apple layer: Spread half of the cooked apples.
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Repeat: Add another cinnamon roll layer, then the remaining cream cheese, then the rest of the apples.
5. Bake
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Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
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Let cool slightly.
6. Drizzle and serve
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Warm the icing from the cinnamon roll tubes and drizzle over the top before serving.
🥄 Serving Suggestions:
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Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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Dust with cinnamon sugar for extra flair.
Would you like a version made entirely from scratch (including homemade cinnamon rolls)? Or perhaps a smaller, single-serving version for ramekins or mugs?