Blueberry Monkey Bread is a fun and delicious pull-apart bread that features soft, buttery dough balls coated in cinnamon sugar and studded with fresh blueberries. This sweet treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough (such as buttermilk biscuits)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Blueberry Filling:

• 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Timing

Making Blueberry Monkey Bread takes about 15 minutes for preparation and 30-35 minutes for baking, plus additional time for cooling.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan or a 10-inch round cake pan.

Step 2: Prepare the Blueberry Filling

1. Mix Blueberries: In a small bowl, combine the fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Gently toss to coat the blueberries and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Dough

1. Cut Biscuit Dough: Open the biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters.
2. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: In a large bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Dip each biscuit piece in melted butter, then toss in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.

Step 4: Assemble the Monkey Bread

1. Layer Dough and Blueberries: In the prepared bundt pan, layer half of the coated biscuit pieces, followed by half of the blueberry mixture. Repeat with the remaining biscuit pieces and blueberries, ensuring even distribution.

Step 5: Bake

1. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
2. Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Step 6: Prepare the Glaze

1. Mix Glaze Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk or powdered sugar as needed.

Step 7: Serve

1. Drizzle Glaze: Drizzle the glaze over the warm monkey bread.
2. Pull Apart and Enjoy: Serve warm, allowing guests to pull apart the pieces and enjoy this delicious treat!

Nutritional Information

Here’s a quick overview of the nutritional content of Blueberry Monkey Bread (per serving, based on 12 servings):

Nutrient	Amount per Serving
Calories	250
Protein	3g
Fat	10g
Carbohydrates	38g
Fiber	1g
Sugar	15g

Tips for Customization

• Add Nuts: Incorporate chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch and flavor.
• Use Different Fruits: Substitute blueberries with raspberries or diced strawberries for a different fruity twist.
• Make it Lemon Blueberry: Add lemon zest to the blueberry filling for a refreshing citrus flavor.

Conclusion

Blueberry Monkey Bread is a delightful and interactive dessert that combines the sweetness of blueberries with soft, buttery dough. Perfect for sharing at brunch or as a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Enjoy this delightful recipe!