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pineapple monkey bread

This sweet and sticky pineapple monkey bread is an irresistible treat, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Made with fluffy biscuit pieces coated in cinnamon sugar, layered with juicy pineapple chunks, and drenched in a rich caramel sauce, then baked to golden perfection in a bundt pan. An optional powdered sugar glaze adds an extra touch of sweetness.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Pineapple Monkey Bread
  • 16 biscuits refrigerated biscuit dough from two 16.3 oz (462g) cans
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted, for coating
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 20 ounces pineapple chunks 1 can, very well drained and patted dry
Caramel Glaze
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter for glaze
  • 0.25 cup pineapple juice from can or bottled
Optional Powdered Sugar Drizzle
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice or milk

Method
 

Pineapple Monkey Bread Assembly
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
  2. Generously spray a 12-cup bundt cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Cut all 16 refrigerated biscuits into quarters.
  4. Melt 0.25 cup of unsalted butter in a large bowl.
  5. In a quart-sized ziplock bag, combine 0.5 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  6. Add the cut biscuit pieces to the melted butter and toss until each piece is completely coated. In small batches, transfer the butter-coated biscuit pieces to the ziplock bag and shake until well coated with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place coated pieces in a large clean bowl.
  7. Toss the very well-drained pineapple chunks in any remaining cinnamon sugar mixture from the bag and add them to the dough pieces in the bowl. Gently mix the dough pieces and pineapple together, then pour the entire mixture evenly into the prepared bundt cake pan.
Caramel Pineapple Glaze & Baking
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 0.25 cup pineapple juice, and 0.25 cup unsalted butter (for glaze). Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue to boil for 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  2. Remove the caramel sauce from the heat and immediately pour it evenly over the biscuit dough in the bundt pan.
  3. Bake the monkey bread in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until it's nicely browned on top and fully cooked through. (A cooking thermometer inserted into the center should read 180°F / 82°C).
  4. Remove the bundt pan from the oven and allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  5. Place a large serving plate upside down over the bottom of the bundt pan. While pressing the plate and pan firmly together, carefully flip the pan over to invert the monkey bread onto the plate. If you sprayed the pan well enough, it should release easily.
Optional Powdered Sugar Drizzle
  1. While the monkey bread cools slightly, prepare the optional drizzle. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (or milk). Whisk until smooth.
  2. Let the monkey bread cool for about five more minutes, then drizzle the powdered sugar glaze all over the top. Serve warm.

Notes

This pineapple monkey bread is best served warm, as the caramel will be soft and gooey. If you have leftovers, store them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat briefly in the microwave or oven for the best experience.