Ingredients:
For the lasagna roll-ups:
- 9 lasagna noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
- 2 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the caramel sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
For the cinnamon cream cheese filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
- Prepare the apples: In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- Make the caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it turns into a deep amber color. Be careful not to burn it. Once melted, add the butter and stir until fully incorporated.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Be cautious as the mixture may bubble up. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the cinnamon cream cheese filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the lasagna roll-ups: Lay out the cooked lasagna noodles on a clean surface. Spread an even layer of the cinnamon cream cheese filling over each noodle. Next, place a few slices of the prepared cinnamon apples along the center of each noodle. Roll up the noodles gently and place them seam-side down in the greased baking dish.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the rolled lasagna noodles, reserving some for serving.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the lasagna rolls are heated through and the apples are tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to slightly brown the top.
- Once done, take the lasagna rolls out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Serve the Caramel Apple and Cinnamon Lasagna Roll while warm, drizzling more caramel sauce on top if desired.
Enjoy your unique and delicious dessert creation! Please keep in mind that this recipe is an imaginative fusion of flavors, and adjustments can be made to suit your preferences.
