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pineapple monkey bread

Pineapple Monkey Bread

This delightful Pineapple Monkey Bread is a fun and easy dessert that combines sweet pineapple chunks with a sticky caramel glaze and soft, pull-apart biscuit dough.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Monkey Bread Base
  • 2 cans refrigerated biscuits (16 oz each)
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pineapple Filling
  • 1 can crushed pineapple, drained (20 oz)
Caramel Glaze
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup pineapple juice (reserved from can if possible, or use water)
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or pineapple juice

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan generously with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
  2. Open the cans of biscuits. Separate each biscuit and cut it into 4 equal pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss the biscuit pieces in this mixture until well coated. You may need to do this in batches.
    2 cans refrigerated biscuits (16 oz each)
  4. Place half of the coated biscuit pieces into the bottom of the prepared Bundt pan. Sprinkle half of the drained crushed pineapple over the biscuit pieces.
    2 cans refrigerated biscuits (16 oz each)
  5. Top with the remaining coated biscuit pieces and the rest of the crushed pineapple.
    2 cans refrigerated biscuits (16 oz each)
Caramel Glaze
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and pineapple juice. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
    2 cans refrigerated biscuits (16 oz each)
  2. Carefully pour the hot caramel glaze evenly over the biscuit and pineapple mixture in the Bundt pan.
  3. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the monkey bread is golden brown and cooked through. If it starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil.
  4. Remove the Bundt pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. This allows the caramel to set up slightly.
  5. Place a serving plate over the top of the Bundt pan. Carefully and quickly invert the pan onto the plate to release the monkey bread. If any pieces stick, gently remove them from the pan and place them back on the monkey bread.
Optional Glaze
  1. While the monkey bread is cooling slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk (or pineapple juice) until smooth and drizzleable. Add more liquid a teaspoon at a time if needed to reach desired consistency.
    2 cans refrigerated biscuits (16 oz each)
  2. Once the monkey bread has been inverted, drizzle the optional glaze over the top. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to avoid a soggy bottom.
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