Tropical Piña Colada Cinnamon Rolls with Indulgent Coconut Rum Icing
Create a delightful twist on a classic treat with these Tropical Piña Colada Cinnamon Rolls topped with a rich coconut rum icing.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast, letting it sit until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface until smooth, then let rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out dough, spread pineapple and coconut on top, and roll tightly.
- Cut into slices and place in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the icing, combine powdered sugar, coconut rum, and a little milk until smooth.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of coconut rum in the icing to taste.
- For an extra tropical touch, garnish with toasted coconut flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Tropical Piña Colada, Cinnamon Rolls, Coconut Rum Icing