Pineapple Cream Cheese Buns Recipe

Name: Pineapple Cream Cheese Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: DOUGH; 4 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 2 cups full-fat milk; 1/2 cup butter; 7 cups flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup mashed potatoes; 2 teaspoons salt; FILLING; 2 (398 ml) cans crushed pineapple, DRAINED; 2 cups cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

DOUGH
4 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
2 cups full-fat milk
1/2 cup butter
7 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup mashed potatoes
2 teaspoons salt
FILLING
2 (398 ml) cans crushed pineapple, DRAINED
2 cups cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1
DOUGH.
2
Soften yeast in warm water. Let stand 10 minutes.
3
In a large heavy duty mixer (or large bowl, if by hand) pour scaled milk over butter. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in 4 cups of flour, sugar, mashed potatoes, salt and dissolved yeast. Mix at low speed. Add remaining flour as needed to make a soft dough, the dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl and as you mix, will be somewhat reluctant to lie back down in the bowl. The dough will be definitely sticky when you are finished mixing. Leave in mixer bowl, covered with plastic wrap overnight or about 8 hours.
4
The next morning, punch dough, turn dough out onto floured board and cut dough in half. Roll each half into a rectangle.
5
FILLING.
6
Drain the pineapple. The more you can drain it - the better consistency for the filling.
7
In a mixer whip the softened cream cheese and sugar until fluffy, blend in nutmeg and vanilla. Stir in well-drained pineapple. Do not over mix.
8
Divide in half and spread over each rectangle.
9
Roll up and slice into 1 1/2 inch slices and place on parchment paper covered cookie sheets. Let rise until double (about 30 minutes) Preheat oven to 375u00b0F Bake for 15 minutes. Turn down to 350u00b0F and bake for 10-15 more minutes. If edges are getting too dark cover with tinfoil.
10
If desired, decorate with frosting of your choice and place red & green cherries in the centre of each bun.
11
My family places the uncooked buns onto parchment paper in the shape of a Christmas tree (1 bun at top, next layer 2 buns, repeat until the last layer is 4 buns across and then place 2 buns down for the tree stump).
12
Very delicious, very easy and if baked and frosted as a Christmas tree, very festive!

1816

kcal

Calories

Fat

263

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: DOUGH, 4 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, 2 cups full-fat milk, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Cream Cheese Buns falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pineapple Cream Cheese Buns

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