Description
Impress your guests with the delightful Cinnamon Roll Apple Rose Tart, a stunning dessert that’s as flavorful as it is beautiful. This tart seamlessly blends the warm, comforting taste of cinnamon rolls with the fresh brightness of apples, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or festive celebrations. With its elegant rose-shaped apple slices nestled in a flaky cinnamon roll base, this tart is sure to be the centerpiece of any table. Best of all, it’s simple to prepare, requiring just a few everyday ingredients and a mere 45 minutes from start to finish. Whether you serve it warm with powdered sugar dusted on top or as part of a brunch spread, this dessert will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
- 2 red apples
- 1 can refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C) and spray a 9-inch round baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Unwind several cinnamon rolls and arrange them into a spiral to fill the dish.
- Halve and core the apples, then slice into thin pieces (1/8 inch).
- Toss apple slices in lemon juice to coat.
- Combine melted butter and brown sugar; mix into apple slices until coated.
- Microwave apple slices for about 2 minutes until pliable; strain excess liquid.
- Form rose shapes by overlapping apple slices and rolling them tightly.
- Place apple roses in the center of the cinnamon roll spiral and fill gaps with extra apple slices.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results. Adjust sugar based on apple sweetness; feel free to add spices like nutmeg for an extra flavor boost. Consider substituting butter with a plant-based alternative for a dairy-free option.