Cinnamon Roll Apple “Lasagna”

Here’s a delicious Cinnamon Roll Apple “Lasagna” recipe that layers sweet cinnamon apples, creamy cheese filling, and flaky cinnamon roll slices for a decadent dessert or brunch dish!

Cinnamon Roll Apple “Lasagna”

Ingredients:

For the Apple Filling:

• 4 cups peeled, diced apples (about 4 medium apples – Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)

For the Cheese Layer:

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Roll Layers:

• 2 (12.4 oz) cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (8 rolls total)

• ¼ cup melted butter (for brushing)

• ½ tsp cinnamon (for sprinkling)

Optional Toppings:

• Vanilla icing (from cinnamon roll packages)

• Caramel drizzle

• Chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions:

1. Prep the Apple Filling:

   • In a saucepan, combine diced apples, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice.

   • Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring until apples soften and sauce thickens. Set aside.

2. Make the Cheese Layer:

   • Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.

3. Assemble the “Lasagna”:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

   • Open cinnamon rolls and slice each into 3 thin rounds (like lasagna noodles).

   • Layer half the cinnamon roll slices on the bottom of the dish. Brush with half the melted butter and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.

   • Spread all of the cream cheese mixture over the first layer.

   • Spoon all of the apple filling evenly on top.

   • Add the remaining cinnamon roll slices, brush with remaining butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon.

4. Bake & Serve:

   • Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

   • Drizzle with the included cinnamon roll icing and caramel if desired.

   • Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm (great with vanilla ice cream!).

Tips:

• For extra crunch, add a streusel topping (mix ¼ cup flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp cold butter, and ½ tsp cinnamon) before baking.

• Use puff pastry instead of cinnamon rolls for a flakier texture.

This dessert is like a cross between apple pie, cinnamon rolls, and cheesecake—perfect for fall or anytime! Let me know if you’d like any tweaks. 😊🍏🍯