Description

This Cinnamon Roll Apple Lasagna is a decadent layered dessert that combines sweet cinnamon rolls, tender sautéed apples, and creamy frosting to create a comforting and irresistible treat. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it offers warm spiced apple flavors harmonized with soft, gooey cinnamon rolls baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

Cinnamon Rolls Layer

16 refrigerated cinnamon rolls (icing reserved)

Apple Filling

4 medium apples (peeled, cored, thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Toppings

1 cup cream cheese frosting
0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
Sauté Apples: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the thinly sliced apples. Sprinkle in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg, then sauté the mixture for 5 to 7 minutes until the apples are tender and coated with the spiced sugar.
Layer First Cinnamon Roll Base: Flatten half of the cinnamon rolls into disc shapes and arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish to form the first layer.
Add Apple Filling and Frosting: Spoon half of the cooked apple mixture over the cinnamon rolls layer, then drizzle some of the cream cheese frosting evenly on top to add sweetness and moisture.
Repeat Layering: Create a second layer by repeating the process with the remaining cinnamon rolls, followed by the rest of the apple mixture and finishing with more cream cheese frosting.
Bake: Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling slightly.
Finish and Serve: Once out of the oven, spread any reserved frosting over the hot lasagna and sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts if desired. Allow it to cool slightly before serving for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
Flattening the cinnamon rolls helps them layer more evenly and absorb apple flavors.
You can substitute cream cheese frosting with homemade cream cheese glaze for freshness.
Adding nuts is optional but adds a pleasant crunch contrast.
Serve warm for a comforting experience, but leftovers taste great cold too.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Apple Lasagna, Cinnamon Rolls, Apple Dessert, Layered Cinnamon Rolls, Breakfast Dessert, Apple Cinnamon Recipe