Description
Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Cups are a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of apple pie and cinnamon rolls into a fun, bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (8 rolls each; use 12)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Make the Apple Filling: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook for 4–5 minutes until the apples begin to soften.
- Thicken the Filling: Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir into the apple mixture and cook for another 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Rolls: Separate the refrigerated cinnamon rolls. Reserve the icing for later. Gently flatten each roll slightly with your hands.
- Shape the Cups: Press one cinnamon roll into each muffin cup, spreading the dough across the bottom and up the sides to create a small cup.
- Pre-Bake: Bake the cinnamon roll cups for 5 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Add the Apple Filling: Remove the muffin tin from the oven. Gently press down the centers if they have puffed up. Spoon the apple pie filling evenly into each cup.
- Bake Until Golden: Return to the oven and bake for another 8–12 minutes, until the cinnamon roll dough is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze: In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Cool the Cups: Allow the cinnamon roll cups to cool in the muffin tin for 5–10 minutes before carefully removing them.
- Add the Glaze: Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over each apple pie cinnamon roll cup. Add the reserved cinnamon roll icing if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with extra cinnamon or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples.
- These cups can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add nuts or raisins to the apple filling for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg