Description
This Cinnamon Roll Apple Lasagna is a delightful fall dessert featuring layers of cinnamon rolls, spiced apple pie filling, and a creamy sweetened cream cheese layer. Perfectly baked until golden and topped with a drizzle of cinnamon roll icing, it’s an indulgent treat that combines the flavors of cinnamon, apple, and creamy sweetness in a lasagna-style layered dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer
- 2 cans (8-count each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
Apple Filling
- 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking.
- Layer Base Cinnamon Rolls: Separate the cinnamon rolls and flatten each into approximately 3-inch rounds. Use half of these to evenly cover the bottom of the baking dish, pressing gently to seal any gaps between them.
- Spread Apple Filling: In a bowl, combine the apple pie filling with cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread half of this mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll layer in the dish.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Spread this creamy mixture over the apple filling layer evenly.
- Top with More Apple Filling: Spread the remaining half of the apple pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Final Cinnamon Roll Layer: Flatten the remaining cinnamon rolls as before and arrange them to cover the top layer of apple filling, ensuring the entire surface is covered.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top cinnamon roll layer is golden brown and the dessert is set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the dessert cool for about 10 minutes. Drizzle the reserved icing from the cinnamon roll cans over the top before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
- You can omit nutmeg if you prefer a simpler spice profile.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and achieve a smooth filling.
- Allow the lasagna to cool slightly before drizzling icing to prevent it from melting too much.
- This dessert can be served warm for gooey goodness or chilled for a firmer texture.
