Caramel-Pecan Monkey Bread

Health score
1%
Caramel-Pecan Monkey Bread
45 min.
16
309kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic dessert—Caramel-Pecan Monkey Bread! This sinfully delicious treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family gathering or a festive celebration. Imagine tearing into a gooey, golden-brown bread studded with crunchy pecans and dripping with rich caramel sauce. It’s the kind of dessert that brings people together, inviting everyone to pull apart pieces and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors.

What sets this recipe apart is its simplicity, requiring only a few ingredients and minimal preparation time—all ready in just 45 minutes. The combination of refrigerated biscuit dough, chopped pecans, and luscious caramel sauce makes it an approachable yet impressive dessert. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful balance of textures: the softness of the bread, the crispiness of the nuts, and the velvety sweetness of the caramel. Plus, the fragrant hint of nutmeg adds a warm spice that elevates this dish even further.

Caramel-Pecan Monkey Bread is more than just a dessert; it’s an experience. Share it at your next brunch, holiday party, or even as an after-dinner treat. No matter the occasion, this delectable dish is sure to bring smiles and satisfied cravings. So why wait? Gather your ingredients, fire up your oven, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this scrumptious, crowd-pleasing delight!

Ingredients

  • 22.5 oz biscuits refrigerated
  • 12 oz mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce 
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 lb butter unsalted melted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 10-inch tube pan with shortening.
  2. Spread 1/3 cup caramel in pan.
  3. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup pecans. In a shallow dish, mix sugar and nutmeg.
  4. Pour butter into another shallow dish.
  5. Unroll one package biscuit dough.
  6. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces.
  7. Roll each piece in melted butter and then in sugar mixture. Drop each into pan, covering bottom.
  8. Drizzle with 1/3 cup caramel and sprinkle with 1/3 cup pecans. Repeat, layering remaining dough, caramel and nuts, ending with 1/3 cup caramel.
  9. Bake until top is golden brown and a bit crisp, 30 to 35 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and immediately turn out onto a large serving plate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories309kcal
Protein4.21%
Fat47.44%
Carbs48.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.44
Glycemic Load
16.63
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.1134782673224%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.66mg
Delphinidin
0.45mg
Catechin
0.45mg
Epigallocatechin
0.35mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:309.4kcal
15.47%
Fat:16.82g
25.88%
Saturated Fat:5.03g
31.45%
Carbohydrates:38.57g
12.86%
Net Carbohydrates:37.45g
13.62%
Sugar:20.01g
22.24%
Cholesterol:15.64mg
5.21%
Sodium:448.9mg
19.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.36g
6.72%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.38%
Phosphorus:198.69mg
19.87%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.11%
Selenium:8.12µg
11.59%
Iron:1.48mg
8.21%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.53%
Folate:29.95µg
7.49%
Vitamin B3:1.41mg
7.06%
Copper:0.11mg
5.48%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.25%
Fiber:1.13g
4.5%
Vitamin A:200.58IU
4.01%
Magnesium:15.58mg
3.9%
Potassium:130.75mg
3.74%
Calcium:36.16mg
3.62%
Zinc:0.48mg
3.2%
Vitamin K:2.35µg
2.24%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.14%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.77%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.6%
Source:My Recipes