Description
Indulge in the delightful and tropical flavor of Pineapple Upside Down Cinnamon Rolls, a treat that transforms ordinary breakfast into an extraordinary experience. Fluffy dough, warm cinnamon filling, and a gooey caramelized top featuring sweet pineapple rings make these rolls irresistible. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy family breakfast, this recipe is not only fun to make but also visually stunning. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a unique blend of flavors that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 3/4 cups bread flour (divided)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
- 12 pineapple rings (drained and patted dry)
- For icing: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Make the tangzhong by whisking together water and bread flour in a saucepan over medium heat until it forms a paste. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine remaining flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add cream, milk, egg, vanilla, and tangzhong. Knead for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add softened butter while mixing until incorporated; knead for another 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rest for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare filling by mixing brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth.
- Melt together ingredients for caramel topping in a saucepan; set aside.
- Assemble in a lined baking pan with caramel topping at the bottom followed by pineapple rings and cherries.
- Roll out the dough, spread the filling evenly, cut into strips, roll them up tightly and place them on top of the fruit.
- Allow rolls to rise again until doubled in size before baking at 325°F for about 35–40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg