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Why You’ll Love Apple Cinnamon Lasagna Rolls
- 🍎 A creative dessert idea that surprises and delights
- ⏱️ Simple ingredients, easy to make with no baking required if apples are pre-cooked
- 🍂 Perfect for fall and holiday menus, but delicious any time of year
- 💡 Customizable: add nuts, raisins, or caramel drizzle for an extra treat
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cooked lasagna noodles (not oven-ready)
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, caramel sauce, crushed nuts
Instructions
1. Cook the Apples
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Cook for about 8–10 minutes until the apples are tender and coated in syrup.
- Let cool slightly before assembling.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
3. Prepare the Noodles
- Boil lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and lay them flat on a clean surface or parchment paper.
4. Assemble the Rolls
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture along each noodle.
- Spoon the apple mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Gently roll up each noodle into a spiral.
- Place seam-side down on a serving plate.
5. Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set (optional but helps firm them up).
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with warm caramel sauce just before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve cold for a cheesecake-like dessert, or warm them up slightly for that gooey, comforting bite.
- Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Drizzle with maple syrup or caramel for extra indulgence.
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