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Pineapple Bread Pudding with Pineapple Rum Sauce
Pineapple bread pudding is a tropical twist to the traditional dish. Make with coconut flakes, pineapple bits, and Hawaiian sweet rolls. This easy recipe is a nice addition to a brunch menu or enjoy as a dessert. Serve with a flavorful pineapple rum sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 334 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 stick 8 tablespoons butter, salted at room temperature
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar I used 1/4 cup Truvia
- 4 eggs beaten
- 20 ounce can pineapple tidbits or chunks diced, drained - SAVE juice
- 8 hawaiian sweet rolls cubed
- 1/4 cup coconut unsweetened
- PINEAPPLE RUM SAUCE
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Grease an 8" x 8" baking pan and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cube rolls by splitting in half, then putting the top back on and slice in quarters yielding 8 pieces per roll.
- In a large mixing bowl beat butter and sweetener until creamy.
- In a separate mixing bowl beat eggs until light and frothy. Add to butter mix until well combined.
- Fold in bread pieces ensuring each piece is coated with the egg/butter mix, then add in pineapple pieces (drained).
- Place in prepared baking pan and top with coconut. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set.
- While pineapple bread pudding is baking, in a small saucepan cook rum, pineapple juice and brown sugar on medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until liquid reduces by about 1/4 cup. You will be left with about 1 cup of sauce.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- If you use unsalted butter add a pinch of salt when whipping the butter.
- Adaptable to a sugar alternative (1/4 cup) if lowering sugar in your diet.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
276mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.