Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
1 loaf

sandwich bread

crusts trimmed

1 tbsp

sugar

1 tsp

vanilla

1 cup

sugar

1 tbsp

cinnamon

8 oz

cream cheese

softened

1 unit

egg yolk

beaten

1 unit

crushed pineapple

drained

0.75 stick

margarine

melted

Step 1
~2 min

Trim the crusts from the sandwich bread.

Step 2
~2 min

Flatten the bread with a rolling pin.

Key Technique: Rolling
Step 3
~2 min

In a separate bowl, cream together the sugar and cream cheese.

Step 4
~2 min

Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and drained crushed pineapple to the cream cheese mixture.

Step 5
~2 min

Spread the pineapple mixture thinly on each slice of flattened bread.

Step 6
~2 min

Roll up each slice of bread tightly.

Step 7
~2 min

Cut each roll into halves or thirds.

Step 8
~2 min

Brush the rolls with melted margarine.

Step 9
~2 min

Roll the brushed rolls in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.

Step 10
~2 min

Place the rolls on a cookie sheet.

Step 11
~2 min

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 minutes.

Step 12
~2 min

Remove the rolls from the cookie sheet.

Step 13
~2 min

Allow the rolls to cool before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure to drain the pineapple very well to prevent soggy rolls.

Use day-old bread for easier rolling.

Dust cookie sheet to prevent sticking

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Serve with a cup of coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh berries
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Potlucks
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Potluck
Holiday
Brunch
Snack

Popularity Score

75/100