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Pineapple sweet rolls with cream cheese icing. One on a small dessert plate, tray of rolls in corner
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Pineapple Sweet Rolls

Pineapple Sweet Rolls are tender, fluffy yeast rolls that are filled with pineapple jam and topped with cream cheese icing.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easter brunch, holiday breakfast, holiday brunch, pineapple rolls, sweet rolls
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 412kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 package Red Star Platinum Yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 ½ cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 ounces pineapple preserves

for the icing:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Warm milk and butter to about 100° and add to a mixing bowl.
  • Add sugar and yeast, mixing until combined,
  • Beat eggs and mix in.
  • Add 3 cups of flour and kosher salt, mixing until combined.
  • Continue to mix, adding 1/4 cup of flour at a time until dough forms a ball and pulls away from the bowl.
  • Pour onto a floured surface and knead 3- 5 minutes, adding more flour as needed. Dough should no longer be sticky.
  • Butter or grease a large bowl. Add dough and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place to rise for an hour or until doubled in size.
  • Punch down the dough and place on a floured surface. Roll to about 12 x 18 inch rectangle.
  • Spread pineapple preserves in a thin layer over dough.
  • Start with the long side and roll up, gently lifting the dough as you roll to keep the filling inside.
  • Pinch the seam to seal.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut the dough into 12 slices.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Set aside to rise 30 minutes to one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned and rolls are baked through.
  • Remove to a wire rack to cool slightly before icing,
  • Prepare the icing by adding cream cheese, butter, orange zest, vanilla extract, milk and powdered sugar.
  • Mix on low speed until combined. Raise to medium speed and beat about 2 minutes or until fluffy.
  • Spread over rolls and serve immediately.

Notes

Tip: Test rolls for doneness using a digital thermometer. Cook until rolls are at least 190°.
Store rolls covered with plastic wrap or foil in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
Serve chilled or set out an hour before serving to come to room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 186mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g