Name: Easy Blueberry Monkey Bread Recipe
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup warm milk; 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar; 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature; 3 large eggs; 3 1/2 – 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 stick salted butter, melted; 1 jar blueberry jam; 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries; 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature; 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

Description

This Easy Blueberry Monkey Bread recipe combines soft, fluffy dough pieces coated in cinnamon sugar and melted butter, layered with sweet blueberry jam and fresh blueberries, then baked to golden perfection. Topped with a luscious browned butter cream cheese icing, it makes a delightful, shareable breakfast or dessert treat.

Ingredients

Dough

1 cup warm milk
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar
4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
3 large eggs
3 1/2 – 4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Cinnamon Sugar Coating and Filling

1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 stick salted butter, melted
1 jar blueberry jam
3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Browned Butter Cream Cheese Icing

4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Activate yeast and make dough: In a stand mixer’s bowl with the dough hook, combine warm milk, yeast, and honey or brown sugar. Let sit 5-10 minutes until bubbly. Add butter, eggs, flour, and salt, then knead until smooth dough forms, about 4 minutes.
Let dough rise: Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare pan and coatings: Butter a bundt pan. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Place melted butter in another bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar and 1/4 cup blueberries on the bottom of the pan.
Assemble dough balls: Punch down dough and divide in half, then into 28 pieces total. Dip half the pieces into melted butter, roll in cinnamon sugar, and place in pan. Spoon half of blueberry jam and 1/4 cup blueberries over them. Repeat with remaining dough, jam, and blueberries. Drizzle leftover butter and cinnamon sugar on top. Cover and let rest 15-20 minutes while preheating oven to 375°F.
Bake: Bake for 40-50 minutes, covering with foil if top browns too quickly. Let cool 5 minutes, then run a knife around edges and invert onto a plate.
Make iced topping: In a pot over medium heat, brown the butter until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk browned butter with cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Serve: Drizzle the warm icing over the monkey bread or serve it on the side for dipping. Enjoy warm!

Notes

Ensure milk is warm, not hot, to activate yeast properly.
Use fresh yeast for best rise and flavor.
Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used interchangeably; no need to thaw frozen ones before adding.
If top browns too fast in oven, tent with foil to prevent burning.
Let monkey bread cool slightly before inverting to avoid burning hands and sticking.
Browned butter adds a rich nutty flavor, but you can use regular melted butter if preferred.
The bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be gently reheated.

Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American