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Blueberry Monkey Bread

Blueberry Monkey Bread: A Sweet Start to Your Day

Blueberry Monkey Bread is a delightful pull-apart treat, combining soft dough, vibrant blueberry sauce, and a creamy glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup whole milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup water heated to 110°F
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar for less refined
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted or margarine for dairy-free
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast adjust if using instant yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour for extra chewiness
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or adjust based on salt type
For the Blueberry Sauce
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries or frozen without thawing
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar or honey/maple syrup if desired
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder as alternative
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar as alternative
For the Glaze
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • 4 ounces cream cheese or vegan cream cheese if needed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar or powdered erythritol for sugar-free

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Bundt pan
  • Saucepan
  • Stand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Stir until sugar dissolves, sprinkle in active dry yeast, let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine all-purpose flour and kosher salt, then add yeast mixture and knead until smooth, about 6-8 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot until doubled, approx. 1 hour.
  3. In a saucepan, combine fresh blueberries and granulated sugar over medium heat. Cook until blueberries burst and release juices, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Mix cornstarch with cold water in a bowl, stir into blueberries, and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in remaining blueberries and lemon juice, set aside to cool.
  5. Grease bundt pan. Cut risen dough into 36 pieces. Melt unsalted butter in a bowl; in another bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Dip dough pieces in butter, roll in sugar mix. Layer half in the bundt pan, add half of blueberry sauce. Top with remaining dough and sauce.
  6. Cover with towel and let rise until nearly doubled, about 50-60 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before inverting onto serving platter.
  7. Prepare glaze by creaming cream cheese and softened unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until well incorporated; add milk to desired consistency. Drizzle over warm bread just before serving.
  8. Slice into warm Blueberry Monkey Bread to reveal its gooey goodness, best enjoyed warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the dough rises in a warm area for a soft texture. If yeast doesn't foam, it may be inactive. Check for doneness at 190°F.

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