Bring a taste of Disneyland’s fall season home with this Disneyland Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread recipe, inspired by the seasonal treat once served at River Belle Terrace. Soft, pull-apart pieces of biscuit dough are coated in cinnamon and pumpkin spice, then baked with a rich pumpkin sauce until warm, gooey, and perfectly sweet. It’s an easy fall dessert that’s perfect for weekend brunch, Halloween gatherings, or anytime you’re craving a little Disney magic at home.
Cooking Tips
Don’t substitute pumpkin pie filling for the pumpkin puree. The puree gives the sauce pumpkin flavor without making it overly sweet or introducing additional spices. The key to this version is not skimping on the sauce. Contemporary reviews specifically noted the generous sweet pumpkin sauce, and described cinnamon and sweetness as the dominant flavors. For an even richer dessert, drizzle a little warm caramel sauce over the pumpkin sauce just before serving. Pumpkin-caramel monkey bread is also a well-established combination, including in Pillsbury’s pumpkin spice monkey bread recipe.
For individual servings, use 8-ounce ramekins and fill each one about two-thirds full so the biscuit pieces have room to rise as they bake. Place the ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any pumpkin sauce that bubbles over, then bake at 350°F for about 22 to 28 minutes, checking around the 20-minute mark. The tops should be golden brown, and the dough in the center should be fully cooked with no raw or gummy spots. If the tops are browning too quickly, loosely cover the ramekins with foil for the last few minutes of baking. Let them cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving so the pumpkin sauce can thicken slightly and the ramekins are easier to handle.
Disneyland Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread Recipe Ingredients
For the monkey bread
- Refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, such as Pillsbury Grands
- Sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Nonstick cooking spray
For the pumpkin spice sauce
- Butter
- Packed light brown sugar
- Pumpkin puree
- Heavy cream
- Vanilla extract
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Salt
Optional for serving
- Caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
- Additional pumpkin pie spice
This Disneyland Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread Recipe is one of my favorite Disney Parks recipes. It is perfect for a hot breakfast on a cool fall day. If you want to make another fall-inspired Disney Parks recipe at home, try my Kona Café Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe. I hope you enjoy my favorite Disney Parks recipes!
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Disneyland Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread Recipe
Description
Soft pull-apart biscuit pieces are coated in cinnamon and pumpkin spice, then baked in a rich, buttery pumpkin sauce for a warm and gooey Disneyland-inspired fall dessert.
Ingredients
Monkey Bread
Pumpkin Spice Sauce
Optional For Serving
Instructions
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Heat your oven to 350°F. Generously spray 8 oz ramekins with nonstick cooking spray.
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Separate the biscuits and cut each one into four pieces.
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In a large zip-top bag or bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
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Add the biscuit pieces a few at a time and toss until completely coated in the pumpkin-spice sugar. Arrange them loosely in the prepared ramekins, filling them 2/3 of the way. Place the ramekins in a baking dish to prevent spillage.
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Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the brown sugar, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the brown sugar has dissolved and the sauce is smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
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Set aside about 1/3 cup of the pumpkin sauce for serving. Pour the remaining warm sauce evenly over the biscuit pieces.
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Bake for about 22 to 28 minutes, checking around the 20-minute mark. The tops should be golden brown, and the dough in the center should be fully cooked with no raw or gummy spots. If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely cover it with foil.
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Allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
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Warm the reserved pumpkin sauce briefly and drizzle it generously over the monkey bread.
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Serve warm with caramel sauce, whipped cream, and additional pumpkin pie spice. ♨ Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 420kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Saturated Fat 10g50%
- Cholesterol 28mg10%
- Sodium 831mg35%
- Potassium 49mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 56g19%
- Sugars 27g
- Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
