Last Updated on April 26, 2019 by Tina
I’ve always heard the monkey bread is delicious, however, once I made my Instant Pot Monkey Crack Bread…I was totally addicted! I was skeptical at first wondering what a traditionally oven baked dessert would turn out in the Instant Pot. As it turns out, I didn’t need to worry at all!
This is a dump-and-push-start dessert from heaven! I made this and couldn’t seem to stop eating it! The kids were all about testing this recipe and felt like I should have tested it more. But, I think my Instant Pot Monkey Crack Bread turned out perfect! Don’t forget to PIN this for later because you will definitely want to try this out!
To start, melt the butter. Add to this the cinnamon, white sugar, and dark brown sugar then mix well. Now, it’s really important that you use dark brown sugar for this recipe at this gives the bread that over the top sweetness without having to top it with icing.
Cut the refrigerated biscuits into quarters, and put in a bowl. Add to this the sugar mixture, and stir well.
Stir well to get all the individual pieces coated well.
Thanks Add this to the pan you plan to cook the Instant Pot Monkey Crack in. I used a 7-inch Fat Daddio round cake pan for mine, be sure to grease a little or spray with cooking spray prior to filling the pan.
Cover the pan tightly with foil. Place your rack in the Instant Pot with two cups of water. Seal the lid according to your manufacturers directions. Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Once the cooking is complete do a 15-minute natural pressure release. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes prior to serving. Serve immediately or cover to keep for a few days. If it lasts that long! LOL 🙂
If you liked this you may enjoy my Instant Pot Golden Oreo Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, Instant Pot Sirloin Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy, or Instant Pot Green Beans with Onions!
Instant Pot Monkey Crack Bread
Ingredients
- 1 16.3 ounce can refrigerated biscuits I used buttery ones
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp cinnamon generous
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 cups water for cooking in Instant Pot
Instructions
- Melt butter, then add the cinnamon, dark brown sugar, and white sugar. Combine well.
- Cut refrigerated biscuits into quarters. Add sugar mixture to biscuits and mix until the pieces are evenly coated.
- Spray a 7-inch cooking pan with high sides (like a Fat Daddio) with cooking spray, and add mixture to pan. Cover tightly with foil.
- Add wire rack that came with your Instant Pot in the cooker, add the two cups of water. Place the pan in the Instant Pot and close the lid. Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes with a 15-minute natural pressure release. Once cooked cool for 10-minutes on a wire rack.
- Serve immediately, or store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
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I’m the writer, photographer, recipe developer, and one of the many taste tester’s at Monday is Meatloaf. I live in a sleepy Florida town on the out-skirts of the Tampa Bay metro area. Growing up I got the opportunity to see a lot of great family cooks in action, but I didn’t delve into the culinary world until later. My blog focuses on simple cooking techniques that maximize flavor across a variety of cooking disciplines that are totally do-able for the home cook.
I don’t have an Instant Pot…but I am going to figure out how to do this in my pressure cooker. LOVE the sound of these bread. What a great brunch item for the weekend. I know the family would love this.
Wow, I didn’t realize you could ‘bake’ in an Instant Pot. This could be a game-changer. I love monkey bread, going to have to bookmark this. Thanks!
You are so welcome! I am loving the cooking adventures I happen to go on with my Instant Pot! Who knew, you can bake in it! 🙂
This looks so amazing! I’ve never made monkey bread in my Instant Pot before so I’m excited to try this! What a fun way to use the IP.
Thanks, and it fun! Bonus it’s super easy as well!
Believe it or not, but I’ve never tried monkey bread. I find it very tempting, but for some reason, I also have this notion in my head that it is going to be too sweet for me to enjoy. You’re glowing review is making me want to try it though!
It is the bomb! Very sweet, but worth a try!
Oh my gosh – dump and push start dessert?! I’m SO in. I just got an instant pot so I can’t wait to try this! We’re having a party this weekend – it may have to be my inaugural instant pot dessert!!
You totally should! So easy to make!
Can you believe that I’ve never had monkey bread? I love how versatile the instant pot is though- how fun that you can bake in it! I’ll have to try this out 😀
Is it possible to make 2 of these at the same time in the IP? Thanks in advance. Looks delicious!!
You could try Pot in a Pot but I’m not sure if it would work as I had not tested it.
I can see why you’d be addicted and call it “crack” bread. Looks divine. I’ve only made savory food in my instapot. I guess it’s time to try something sweet and I’m going to start with this!!
It’s definitely an easy and delicious way to start!
I love monkey bread, but I never thought about making it in an Instant Pot! This sounds like such a good way to make it! I’ve got to give your recipe a try. I bet it’s amazing!
Thanks! It very easy, and so delicious!
I love monkey bread but I had no idea that you could make it in the instant pot! What a fantastic idea. It’s great for dessert, and we also love to have monkey bread on a weekend morning with a cup of coffee. Using the IP will make it SO easy to have a weekend treat. Can’t wait to try!
This with coffee is just heaven! You’ll love it!
All you had to say bread and you had me on board. I don’t have an instant pot but I wish I did. What a great idea especially if your oven is in use making other things. I’d love some of these rolls right now or in the morning with my cup of coffee.
You could definitely also cook this in the oven! The Instant Pot is so much easier though!
Heck yes. Echoing a comment above, with coffee? This would be unreal. I mean, I’m sure it is on it’s own anyway. But there’s just something about that warm chaser. I bet it makes the kitchen smell amazing, too!
I know right! The warm coffee just puts it over the top!
Is there anything the instant pot can’t do?? I have never tried making a dessert in there, but this makes it sound so easy!!
I don’t think there isn’t much it can’t do at this point!
I’m planning on making this dessert tonight. What kind of pan do you recommend using? I have a 7” springform pan or 6.5” cake pan.
I used a7-inch Fat Daddio pan. I think you could use either of yours. If you use the springform pan I would cover just the bottom with foil.
I tried this tonight. Followed directions exactly. Outside 1” was baked, inside was raw. dough. Tossed it. Super disappointed I used a 5” Fat Daddio cake pan.
Any suggestions so it cooks through?? Longer cooking time? Only use 1 roll of biscuits? I really want to make this work!!
Jestine, sorry to hear that! You do need to use the more standard 7-inch Fat Daddio pan. If you don’t have that then, yes I would test one can of biscuits, and half the other ingredients. I might stick with the original cook time, but know I might have to tweak it a little. I really hope it works out better for you the next time you try it! 🙂
I’m not familiar with canned biscuits. Are these already cooked? Or raw dough?
Thanks!
These are raw refrigerated biscuits. Hope that helps!
Easy to make in the instant pot and no burned edges! One thing I would definitely do the next time is to invert the PSN immediately after taking out of the pot. And let it rest upside down for the 29 mins before serving. Maybe invert on a oven safe tray and broil in the oven for 2 mins to caramelize the sugar. But don’t burn!
So glad you enjoyed it! And those are some great tips! 😊