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### **Instructions**:
#### 1. **Preheat the Oven**
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 or 8×8-inch baking dish.
#### 2. **Prepare the Apple Filling**
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sauté until the apples are tender and caramelized (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
#### 3. **Make the Cream Cheese Filling**
In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the heavy cream or whipped topping until light and fluffy.
#### 4. **Prep the Cinnamon Rolls**
Open the cinnamon rolls and set aside the icing. Flatten each roll slightly with your hands or a rolling pin to make thin rounds—these will be your “lasagna noodles.”
#### 5. **Assemble the Lasagna**
– Place a layer of flattened cinnamon rolls on the bottom of the dish (cut rolls to fit as needed).
– Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the cinnamon rolls.
– Spoon half of the sautéed apples over the cream layer.
– Drizzle with a bit of caramel sauce.
– Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
– Top the final layer with flattened cinnamon rolls and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
#### 6. **Bake**
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
#### 7. **Cool and Ice**
Let it cool for about 10–15 minutes. Warm the reserved icing that came with the cinnamon rolls and drizzle over the top. Add more caramel sauce if you’re feeling extra indulgent.
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### **Serving Suggestions**
– Serve warm, scooped into bowls with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
– It’s perfect as a dessert, but honestly—it’s just as good at breakfast or brunch.
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### **Tips & Variations**
– **Make It Ahead**: Assemble the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
– **Switch It Up**: Use pear instead of apple for a twist, or add chopped pecans for crunch.
– **Go Homemade**: If you’re feeling ambitious, you can make your own cinnamon roll dough or caramel sauce, but the shortcuts taste amazing, too.
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### **Final Thoughts**
This **Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Lasagna** is what happens when cozy fall flavors meet over-the-top comfort food. It’s ooey, gooey, rich, and full of texture—like dessert lasagna should be. The best part? It looks impressive, but it’s surprisingly easy to put together.
So if you’re looking for a dessert that screams *warm, sweet, and unforgettable*, this is the one. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and yes—you’ll be asked for the recipe. Probably more than once.
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