Gorilla Bread for Little Monkeys

Bring some fun into your kitchen with "Gorilla Bread for Little Monkeys," a sweet, gooey pull-apart treat that's perfect for kids and adults alike! This indulgent recipe features soft biscuit dough stuffed with creamy cubes of cream cheese, coated in a cinnamon-sugar blanket, and baked to golden perfection in a rich butter-brown sugar glaze. Sprinkle in some optional chopped pecans for a nutty crunch, and you've got a show-stopping dessert or snack everyone will love. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this bake-and-share delight is a surefire hit for family gatherings, weekend brunches, or whenever your little monkeys crave something sweet. Serve it warm for a blissfully gooey experience that’s impossible to resist!

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cans (16.3 oz each) Refrigerated biscuit dough
• 8 oz (1 block) Cream cheese
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted butter
• 1 cup (packed) Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 as needed Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a bundt pan generously with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Cut the cream cheese into 20 small cubes, approximately ½-inch each. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.

Step 4

Open the cans of refrigerated biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit in half, making 20 pieces total.

Step 5

Take one piece of biscuit dough, flatten it in your hand, and place a cube of cream cheese in the center. Fold the dough around the cream cheese and pinch the edges shut to seal. Roll into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining biscuit pieces and cream cheese cubes.

Step 6

Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly and set aside.

Step 7

If using, sprinkle half of the chopped pecans evenly in the bottom of the prepared bundt pan.

Step 8

Arrange half of the cinnamon-sugar coated dough balls into the bundt pan, creating a single layer.

Step 9

In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar until fully dissolved and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to scorch the mixture.

Step 10

Pour half of the butter-brown sugar mixture evenly over the dough balls in the bundt pan. Sprinkle the remaining chopped pecans (if using) over this layer.

Step 11

Layer the remaining dough balls on top, then pour the remaining butter-brown sugar mixture over them.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and allow the Gorilla Bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Place a serving plate over the top of the bundt pan, carefully flip it over, and release the bread onto the plate.

Step 14

Serve warm and let your little monkeys pull apart the gooey, sweet pieces!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1660.7 grams (1660.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6983

Total Fat 410.00g	526%
Saturated Fat 201.00g	1005%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.50g
Cholesterol 599mg	200%
Sodium 7783mg	338%
Total Carbohydrate 775.80g	282%
Dietary Fiber 27.30g	98%
Total Sugars 392.80g
Protein 69.40g	139%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 543mg	42%
Iron 22mg	119%
Potassium 1552mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.2%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 43.9%