This easy Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler combines fresh or thawed frozen peaches, sweetened cream cheese, toasted pecans, and ready-made cinnamon roll dough for a fast, impressive breakfast casserole or dessert. A simple vanilla glaze finishes it—serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
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Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler
If you love pastries and summer fruit, this recipe is a perfect match. The combination of soft cinnamon-roll pieces, tender peaches, creamy sweetened cream cheese, and crunchy pecans makes a crowd-pleasing dish that disappears quickly.
Instead of the typical biscuit topping for peach cobbler, this version layers in cinnamon roll dough for extra texture and cinnamon flavor. It works equally well as a special breakfast casserole or an easy dessert—serve warm from the oven or topped with vanilla ice cream.
How To Make Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler
See the ingredient list and full instructions below.
Preheat the oven and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in almond extract and the peaches, mixing on low until combined.
Separate cinnamon rolls and cut each into pieces; folding them into the peach mixture with the toasted pecans. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake until bubbling at the edges and the dough is cooked through, about 35–40 minutes.
While the cobbler cools slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream or milk to make the glaze. Add the second tablespoon only if needed to reach desired consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cobbler after it cools for about 10 minutes and serve warm. Add vanilla ice cream if desired.
What if I Don’t Like Peaches?
If peaches aren’t your favorite, swap in any seasonal fruit you prefer. Blueberries, strawberries, apples, or a mixed-berry combination would all work well with the cream cheese and cinnamon roll base.
When To Serve a Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler?
This cobbler is versatile—serve it for weekend brunch, a holiday breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a casual dessert. It’s a great option for gatherings like Mother’s Day, showers, or any brunch where you want something comforting and easy to share.
How Do I Store This Peach Pie Breakfast Casserole?
Cover leftovers with foil or transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate. Because the dish includes bread dough, it’s best eaten within 3–4 days; the cinnamon roll pieces will begin to stale after that. Reheat gently before serving.
Tips For The Best Cobbler
- Use kitchen scissors to quickly cut cinnamon roll dough into pieces.
- Frozen peaches work fine—make sure they’re fully thawed and excess juice is drained to avoid a watery filling.
- If you don’t have a mixer, soften the cream cheese and mix with powdered sugar in the microwave for short bursts, stirring between intervals until smooth.
- Toasted pecans add depth; use them chopped for even distribution.
- If you prefer, make cinnamon roll dough from scratch, but refrigerated store-bought rolls keep this recipe quick and simple.
More Cinnamon Roll Inspired Recipes
Cinnamon roll recipes adapt well to many desserts and breakfasts. Try variations like poke cakes, cinnamon roll–style cheesecakes, fruit breakfast casseroles with cinnamon rolls, baked oatmeal with cinnamon roll flavors, pumpkin-spiced cinnamon roll cookies, or cinnamon roll waffles for more ideas.
Tools used to make this Peach Pie Breakfast Casserole:
Helpful tools include a good whisk, an oblong or 9×13-inch casserole dish, and either a stand mixer or a hand mixer for quick, easy preparation.
Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler
This easy Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler is made with peaches, sweetened cream cheese, toasted pecans, and pre-made cinnamon roll dough, finished with a vanilla glaze for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 cups fresh or frozen peaches (thawed), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 (17.5 ounce) can refrigerated cinnamon rolls
For Vanilla Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Add almond extract and peaches; mix on low until combined.
- Separate cinnamon roll dough and cut each roll into 6 pieces. Fold the dough pieces and pecans into the peach mixture and spread into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake 35–40 minutes or until the filling is bubbling at the edges and the dough is cooked through in the center.
- While the cobbler cools, whisk 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk. Add the second tablespoon only if you need a thinner glaze.
- After the cobbler cools about 10 minutes, drizzle with glaze and serve warm. Top with vanilla ice cream if desired.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
Notes
This cobbler doubles as a breakfast casserole or a simple, no-fuss dessert.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 156
Total Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Sugar: 23g
Protein: 2g
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.
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