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Blueberry Monkey Bread

Blueberry Monkey Bread

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Indulge in delicious Blueberry Monkey Bread – a pull-apart treat perfect for breakfast or dessert! Try it today and experience pure bliss.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup whole milk, heated to 110°F
  • ½ cup water, heated to 110°F
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries, divided
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for berries)
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon cold water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed tight
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warmed whole milk and water with granulated sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix in melted butter and fresh blueberries coated in cornstarch.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt before gradually adding to the wet mixture until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Prepare the filling by mixing blueberries with sugar and lemon juice.
  7. Roll out the dough, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, cut into squares, and layer them in a bundt pan.
  8. Allow to rise again for 30 minutes before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes.
  9. Prepare the cream cheese glaze by mixing softened cream cheese with confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth.
  10. Drizzle over warm monkey bread before serving.

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