Gorilla Bread

Table of Contents

1. Gorilla Bread Ingredients
2. Substitutions And Additions
3. How To Make This Gorilla Bread Recipe
4. How To Serve
5. Storage
6. Why We Love This Recipe
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. More Recipes You’ll Love
9. JUMP TO RECIPE

Gooey and delicious, this pull-apart gorilla bread will satisfy any sweet tooth and is the perfect special treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Biscuit dough is stuffed with cream cheese before being layered with pecans and baked in a bundt pan smothered in sugar and butter.

Gorilla Bread Ingredients

Substitutions And Additions

NUTS: You could swap out the pecans for walnuts in this simple recipe.

TOPPINGS: You could also drizzle the top of the bread with hot fudge if you’d like.

CINNAMON: If you want to switch things up, consider substituting apple pie spice for plain cinnamon.

This aromatic blend will add a touch of apple-pie-inspired warmth and complexity to your gorilla bread without requiring any additional effort.

VANILLA EXTRACT: To add a twist, consider using almond extract or maple extract instead of vanilla.

How To Make This Gorilla Bread Recipe

Let’s walk through the easy steps for creating this irresistible pull-apart bread.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

STEP TWO: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter and brown sugar for one minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Stir in the vanilla extract and set aside.

STEP THREE: Combine white sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.

STEP FOUR: Separate each biscuit into two pieces by gently pulling it apart along the side to make two round “biscuits” that are half the height.

STEP FIVE: Toss each biscuit in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat both sides.

STEP SIX: Cut the cream cheese into 32 equal cubes. 

Place one cube of cream cheese (about a teaspoon) in the center of each biscuit and wrap the dough around the cream cheese to form a ball. 

Pinch the biscuit together at the seam to seal.

STEP SEVEN: Sprinkle one-third of the chopped pecans (about a half cup) over the bottom of the bundt pan.

STEP EIGHT: Mound half of the prepared dough balls into the pan. Sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture (I used about two tablespoons).

STEP NINE: Sprinkle another half cup of the nuts over the cinnamon sugar layer and pour half of the melted butter mixture over the top.

STEP TEN: Repeat by layering the other half of the filled biscuits, then another layer of cinnamon sugar, pecans, and the remaining butter mixture.

STEP ELEVEN: Press the last layer of biscuits down into the pan a little bit to form a flat top.

STEP TWELVE: Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the gorilla bread is deep golden brown and the biscuits are cooked through.

To make sure it is cooked through, look for even cooking across the biscuits and no raw dough; press the bottom of the dough, and it should bounce back.

STEP THIRTEEN: Remove from oven and allow to cool for five minutes before inverting onto a large dinner or serving plate.

How To Serve

This gooey gorilla bread is a fantastic treat to serve as an after-school snack.

If you are looking for a larger, more indulgent dessert, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side and a spoonful of whipped cream on top.

Two more delicious recipes to satisfy your cravings are our strawberry rhubarb cake and peanut butter monkey bread.

Storage

Whether you’re planning to enjoy it over a few days or save some for later, here’s what you need to know:

MAKE AHEAD: Gorilla bread is best when enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but you can make it a day ahead to save time.

Once your gorilla bread has cooled completely, tightly wrap it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep it from drying out.

Store it at room temperature until you’re ready to serve. To freshen it up, pop it in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about ten minutes to restore that warm, gooey goodness.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two to three days. Reheat in the microwave.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze gorilla bread for up to three months stored in an airtight container.

Why We Love This Recipe

IRRESISTIBLE SWEETNESS: This gorilla bread is a delightful balance of sweet flavors, with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a caramel sauce that makes every bite a deliciously indulgent treat.

SURPRISE CREAMINESS: The hidden cream cheese inside adds a delightful creamy and tangy element that perfectly complements the sweet exterior, creating a fantastic texture and flavor contrast.

You won’t be able to get enough of this gooey, sugary treat. The cinnamon-sugar coating on the biscuits gives them a sweet and crispy exterior when they bake and the cream cheese centers come out soft and gooey. This gorilla bread is even more decadent than its classic monkey bread cousin.

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