Description
A decadent layered dessert combining the warm flavors of cinnamon rolls, spiced apples, and creamy cheesecake filling—perfect for fall or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cans cinnamon rolls (8 count each)
- 5 large apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Caramel sauce (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Press cinnamon rolls into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to form a crust layer. Bake for 10 minutes and remove from oven.
- In a large skillet, cook chopped apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice over medium heat until tender (about 10 minutes). Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the cinnamon roll crust.
- Top with half of the apple mixture.
- Repeat layers with remaining cream cheese mixture and apples.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor balance.
- Let the lasagna chill thoroughly to hold its shape when sliced.
- You can prepare this a day ahead for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with partial baking)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
