Pineapple Upside Down Breakfast Rolls
Wake up to a tropical twist on a breakfast classic with these irresistible Pineapple Upside Down Breakfast Rolls! Perfect for brunch or a weekend treat, this recipe combines the indulgence of caramelized pineapple and maraschino cherries with the comforting sweetness of cinnamon-sugar-coated crescent rolls. Topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, these soft, buttery rolls are a delightful fusion of a classic pineapple upside-down cake and a gooey cinnamon roll. With just 20 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, this dish is as easy to make as it is mouthwatering to enjoy. Serve these golden-baked rolls warm for a show-stopping start to your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 8 slices (canned or fresh) Pineapple rings
- 8 whole cherries Maraschino cherries
- 2 cans Refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 0.33 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces (softened) Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook until dissolved and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the brown sugar mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Arrange the pineapple rings over the brown sugar mixture in a single layer. Place one maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Open the cans of crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over each triangle of dough.
Starting from the wider edge, roll up each triangle tightly and place the rolls seam-side down in the baking dish on top of the pineapple rings.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and brush it over the top of the rolls.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
While the rolls bake, prepare the cream cheese glaze. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Once the rolls are done, remove them from the oven and immediately invert them onto a serving platter. Let the dish sit upside-down for a minute before removing the baking dish to let the caramelized topping settle.
Drizzle the warm rolls with the cream cheese glaze and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 193.2 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.6 g | 488% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 303 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 3982 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 578.0 g | 210% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 408.1 g | ||
| Protein | 45.1 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 443 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1311 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
