Blueberry Monkey Bread

Blueberry Monkey Bread

Our homemade blueberry monkey bread is clusters of warm cinnamon bread bites, layered with blueberry sauce, and drizzled with cream cheese glaze.

Ingredients

  • whole milk

    heated to 110

    ¾ c.
  • water

    heated to 110

    ½ c.
  • granulated sugar
    ¼ c.
  • butter

    melted, plus more for bowl

    2 tbsp.
  • active dry yeast
    2 ¼ tsp.
  • all-purpose flour
    3 ¼ c.
  • kosher salt
    2 tsp.
  • granulated sugar
    1 tbsp.
  • water
    1 tbsp.
  • fresh or frozen blueberries

    divided

    2 c.
  • cornstarch

    dissolved in 1 tsp. cold water

    ½ tsp.
  • fresh lemon juice
    1 tsp.
  • kosher salt
  • unsalted butter

    melted, plus 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened, divided, 28 g.

    ½ c.
  • brown sugar
    1 c.
  • ground cinnamon
    2 tsp.
  • ground cardamom
    1 tsp.
  • kosher salt
    ½ tsp.
  • all-purpose flour

    for surface

  • cream cheese
    ¼ c.
  • powdered sugar
    ⅝
  • whole milk

    or more

    1 tbsp.

Directions

Dough

  1. 1

    In a small heatproof bowl, stir milk, water, granulated sugar, and butter until sugar is dissolved. Stir in yeast and let sit until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and mix on low speed until combined. Switch to dough hook, increase speed to high, and beat until dough is smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes (it will be sticky).

  3. 3

    Transfer dough to a bowl greased with butter. Cover and let sit in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Blueberry sauce

  1. 1

    In a small pot over medium heat, heat granulated sugar, water, and 1 cup blueberries, stirring occasionally, until berries begin to burst and mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries have cooked down to a sauce, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in dissolved cornstarch and simmer until combined, about 1 minute more.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, salt, and remaining 1 cup blueberries. Let cool.

  3. 3

    Make Ahead: Blueberry sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool, then transfer to an airtight container and chill.

Assembly

  1. 1

    Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Pour remaining 6 tablespoons melted butter into a small flat container. In another small flat container, stir brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt.

  2. 2

    Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Divide into 36 equal pieces (about 20 g. each). Dip each piece in melted butter, then roll in spiced sugar. Arrange 12 pieces in bottom of prepared pan, then top with half of blueberry sauce. Repeat layers, then top with remaining 12 dough pieces.

  3. 3

    Cover and let rise until top dough balls nearly reach top of mold, 20 to 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Uncover pan and bake bread until deeply browned on top and around the edges (an instant-read thermometer inserted into a ball should register at least 190°), 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then run a small knife around edges of pan to loosen. Invert onto a platter.

  5. 5

    In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese and 2 tablespoons softened butter until smooth. Stir in powdered sugar and milk, adding more milk if needed to reach a smooth, pourable glaze. Drizzle glaze over warm monkey bread.

  6. 6

    Make Ahead: Glaze can be made 3 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. When ready to use, microwave in 5-second intervals until glaze reaches drizzling consistency.

Blueberry Monkey Bread

Blueberry Monkey Bread

306 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a show-stopping brunch that feels both comforting and special? This homemade Blueberry Monkey Bread delivers warm, sweet cinnamon bread bites layered with luscious blueberry sauce, all finished with a decadent cream cheese glaze.

What makes this monkey bread truly irresistible is the thoughtful combination of flavors and textures. Each tender, pull-apart piece is coated in a sweet cinnamon-cardamom mixture, then enhanced with a vibrant blueberry sauce and crowned with a tangy-sweet cream cheese glaze, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite.

Prepare for an utterly delightful experience with this Blueberry Monkey Bread. You'll savor soft, pillowy bread bites infused with warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom, perfectly balanced by the sweet, slightly tart burst of fresh or frozen blueberries. The gooey blueberry sauce mingles beautifully with the rich, creamy texture of the cream cheese glaze, making for a truly indulgent and satisfying treat. It's a sweet, comforting centerpiece perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or a special holiday morning, filling your home with an inviting aroma as it bakes. This recipe is designed to be accessible, letting you create impressive results without overly complicated steps.

You can easily adapt this recipe to your pantry or preferences. Feel free to use either fresh or frozen blueberries without affecting the outcome. For an extra citrusy brightness, consider adding a touch of lemon zest to the blueberry sauce along with the lemon juice. While cinnamon and cardamom provide a beautiful warmth, a pinch of nutmeg could also be a lovely addition. If you prefer a less rich glaze, you could thin the cream cheese glaze with extra milk or even use a simple powdered sugar and milk glaze instead.

This Blueberry Monkey Bread is an ideal candidate for your next brunch gathering, a celebratory breakfast, or a delightful afternoon treat with coffee. Serve it warm, allowing guests to pull apart the sweet, sticky pieces for an interactive and utterly delicious experience.

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