Cinnamon Roll Apple “Lasagna”

Here’s a Cinnamon Roll Apple “Lasagna” recipe—a fun, sweet twist on a classic comfort food. This dish layers gooey cinnamon rolls with tender apples and a creamy filling to create a decadent dessert that tastes like apple pie meets cinnamon roll casserole.

🍎 Cinnamon Roll Apple “Lasagna”

🕒 Prep Time: 20 min

⏱️ Cook Time: 35–40 min

🍽️ Serves: 8

Ingredients

For the Layers:

• 2 cans (8-count) refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing)

• 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

Cream Cheese Filling (Optional but delicious):

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1/3 cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Toppings:

• Reserved icing from cinnamon rolls

• Caramel sauce

• Chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

1. Prep the Apples:

   • In a bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Set aside to let them soften slightly.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling (Optional):

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

3. Prepare Cinnamon Roll Base:

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

   • Open the cinnamon rolls and separate. Flatten each roll slightly with your hands or a rolling pin.

   • Press a layer of flattened rolls into the bottom of the dish, pinching seams together to form a crust.

4. Assemble the “Lasagna”:

   • Layer 1: Spread half of the cream cheese filling over the cinnamon roll base (if using).

   • Add a layer of half the apple mixture.

   • Layer 2: Place another layer of flattened cinnamon rolls over the apples.

   • Spread remaining cream cheese filling (optional) and top with the rest of the apple mixture.

   • Finish with a final layer of flattened cinnamon rolls.

5. Bake:

   • Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

   • Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

6. Finish & Serve:

   • Let it cool slightly. Drizzle with reserved icing and caramel sauce.

   • Top with nuts if desired.

📝 Tips:

• Want extra flavor? Mix 1 tbsp of apple butter into the cream cheese layer.

• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat.