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Pecan Pie Monkey Bread
5 from 6 votes

Pecan Pie Monkey Bread

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 643 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pecan Pie Filling
  • 1/4 cup butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 large egg
  • 2 tsp. vanilla bean paste
  • 3/4 cup pecans chopped
Topping
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
Monkey Bread
  • 4 Biscuit 7.5 oz tubes, store-bought
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 T. ground cinnamon

Instructions

Pecan Pie Filling
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  1. In a large saucepan, add the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla bean paste and pecans. Stir until completely combined.
  2. Place over medium heat stirring constantly until it comes to a boil. Let boil four 4 minutes until it becomes thick, stirring constantly. When running the wooden spoon on the bottom of the pan, the filling will spread apart and leave a path briefly. 
  3. Remove from the heat and pour into a bowl to cool.
Topping
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch bundt pan or tube pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a small saucepan, add in the butter and brown sugar. Heat on medium until the sauce is smooth, stirring often. It will take about 10 minutes.
  3. Pour the hot sauce into the prepared bundt pan. Set aside.
Monkey Bread
  1. In a shallow bowl, add the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Stir until the cinnamon and sugar are combined.
  2. Unwrap the tubes of biscuits. Flatten the biscuits in your palm. Cup your hand and stretch the biscuit so it can hold 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of cooled pecan pie filling. 
  3. Add 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of cooled pecan pie filling. Pinch the biscuits together to seal the filling in.
  4. Roll the biscuits into the cinnamon sugar until they are completely covered. Place into the bundt pan on top of the brown sugar mixture. Continue to roll all the pieces into the cinnamon sugar and layer them in the bundt pan. 
  5. Place into the oven for about an hour. If the biscuits on the top are getting too dark, make a tin foil tent by ripping off a large piece if tin foil and folding it in half. Place it on top of the biscuits to prevent further browning. Pull the biscuits from the center of the bundt. I would recommend using a fork and digging down a couple of layers if you're unsure whether the monkey bread is done. If the biscuits look doughy, bake longer. 
  6. Once the monkey bread is baked let it cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the outside of the pan and the center. Place the serving plate inverted on the bundt pan. Flip the pan upside down so the bread is sitting on the plate. Slowly pull the pan off the bread. The brown sugar mixture will drop down the sides and coat the cake.

Nutrition Information

Calories 643kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 91g (30%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 319mg (13%) Potassium 163mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 83g (166%) Vitamin A 590IU (12%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 643

% Daily Value*

Calories 643kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 91g 30%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 319mg 13%
Potassium 163mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 83g 166%
Vitamin A 590IU 12%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.