Easy Orange Breakfast Pull Apart Loaf With Cream Cheese Recipe
This Easy Orange Breakfast Pull Apart Loaf with Cream Cheese is a vibrant, sweet, and tangy treat perfect for breakfast or brunch. Fluffy biscuit dough is coated in a buttery orange-sugar mixture, baked until golden, and topped with a luscious cream cheese and orange juice glaze. The pull-apart style loaf allows for effortless serving and sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Orange Sugar Coating
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange zest (about 2 oranges, depending on size)
Biscuit Layer
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuits, preferably Grands
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted
Cream Cheese-Orange Glaze
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sugar Mixture: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the 1 cup of sugar with 3 tablespoons of fresh orange zest, stirring well until thoroughly mixed to create a fragrant orange sugar coating.
- Coat Biscuits: Separate the refrigerated biscuits and dip each biscuit into the melted butter, ensuring it’s fully coated. Next, thoroughly coat the buttered biscuit in the orange sugar mixture, pressing gently to adhere the sugar-zest blend.
- Arrange in Loaf Pan: Stand each coated biscuit upright in a 9 x 5-inch or 10 x 5-inch loaf pan. Continue layering and squeezing in as many biscuits as will fit snugly in the pan. If some biscuits don’t fit, set them aside for another use.
- Bake the Loaf: Place the loaf pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 5 minutes to set and make handling easier.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: In a small bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with sifted powdered sugar until smooth. Add the orange juice and mix well to create a creamy, pourable glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the cream cheese-orange glaze generously over the warm loaf to complement the citrus flavors. Serve immediately for best taste.
- Storage: Cover any leftovers and refrigerate to keep the loaf fresh for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated orange zest for the best flavor.
- Butter the biscuits thoroughly to ensure the sugar mixture sticks well.
- You can substitute refrigerated biscuits with homemade dough if preferred.
- Leftover biscuits can be baked separately or used for other recipes.
- Allow the loaf to cool slightly before glazing to prevent glaze from melting and running off excessively.
- Best served warm but can be enjoyed at room temperature.
Keywords: orange breakfast loaf, pull apart bread, cream cheese glaze, orange zest biscuit loaf, easy breakfast bread, baked biscuit breakfast
