Description
Indulge in a tropical twist on a classic favorite with these Pineapple Upside Down Cinnamon Rolls. Featuring a soft, fluffy dough smothered in sweet caramelized pineapple and cherries, this recipe is perfect for bringing a burst of summer flavor to any breakfast or brunch table. Each roll is drizzled with icing for an extra touch of sweetness that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy morning at home, these delightful rolls are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup bread flour
- 3 2/3 cups bread flour
- 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)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 12 pineapple rings (drained and patted dry)
- 12 maraschino cherries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare Tangzhong by cooking water and bread flour in a saucepan until paste-like; set aside.
- Mix the dough ingredients in a stand mixer and knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes while preparing the filling of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
- Melt remaining brown sugar and butter to create caramel; layer it with pineapple rings and cherries in a baking pan.
- Roll out the dough, spread with filling, cut into strips, and shape into rolls atop the fruit mixture.
- Allow rolls to rise until doubled in size, then bake at 325°F (162°C) for 35–40 minutes.
- Cool slightly before flipping onto a serving plate and drizzle with icing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg