Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pineapple Upside Down Cinnamon Rolls! This tropical twist on a classic breakfast favorite features soft, gooey dough topped with caramelized pineapple rings and maraschino cherries. Perfect for brunch or as a sweet treat anytime, these rolls not only impress with their stunning presentation but also deliver an unforgettable combination of sweetness and warmth. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup water
- 3 2/3 cups bread flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 large egg
- 12 pineapple rings
- 12 maraschino cherries
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Make Tangzhong: In a saucepan, whisk together water and flour over medium heat until it thickens into a paste. Set aside.
- Prepare Dough: In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix in cream, milk, egg, vanilla, and Tangzhong; knead until smooth.
- Add Butter: Gradually incorporate softened butter until fully mixed; continue kneading until elastic.
- Let Rise: Shape the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Assemble Rolls: Mix brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon for the filling. Prepare caramel by melting brown sugar with butter and salt.
- Line Baking Pan: Spoon caramel into the pan, place pineapple rings and cherries.
- Roll Dough: Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread filling evenly before cutting into strips.
- Final Rise & Bake: Place rolls in the pan over fruit; let rise again for about an hour. Bake at 325°F (162°C) for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool & Ice: Cool briefly before flipping onto a serving tray and drizzling with icing.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg