PINEAPPLE CHEESE BRAID

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Folks are always pleasantly surprised by this bread's pineapple filling. When in a hurry, I'll use canned pie filling.-Shirley Kensinger, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
4-1/4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
PINEAPPLE FILLING:
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
ICING (optional):
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add butter, sugar, eggs, salt and 2 cups flour; beat on low speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , For pineapple filling, combine the pineapple filling ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until thickened. Cool. In a bowl, combine cream cheese filling ingredients; mix well. , Punch dough down. Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 15x9-in. rectangle. Place on greased baking sheets. Spread the cream cheese filling lengthwise down center third of each rectangle. Spread the pineapple filling on top. , On each long side, cut 1-in. wide strips 3 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternately strips at an angle across filling. Seal ends. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. If desired, combine icing ingredients and drizzle over braids. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Shahzaib Gul
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I'm not a big baker, but I thought I'd give this pineapple cheese braid a try. I'm so glad I did! It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious. The braid was flaky and buttery, and the filling was sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this


Ati Malik
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This pineapple cheese braid is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. It's also a great way to use up leftover pineapple. The braid is flaky and buttery, and the filling is sweet and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe!


JASMINE GAMER
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I made this pineapple cheese braid for my family and they loved it! The braid was beautiful and the flavor was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sanath Abesuriya
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This pineapple cheese braid is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for any occasion. The braid is flaky and buttery, and the filling is sweet and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Joan Ferguson
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I'm not a big baker, but I thought I'd give this pineapple cheese braid a try. I'm so glad I did! It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious. The braid was flaky and buttery, and the filling was sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this


Raunak Patel
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This pineapple cheese braid is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. It's also a great way to use up leftover pineapple. The braid is flaky and buttery, and the filling is sweet and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Obydul Rahman
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I made this pineapple cheese braid for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The braid was beautiful and the flavor was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Igbinerae Success
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I've been making this pineapple cheese braid for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the combination of pineapple and cream cheese. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Michael Stokes
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This pineapple cheese braid is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The pineapple filling is sweet and juicy, and the cream cheese filling is tangy and creamy. The braid itself is flaky and buttery. It's a delicious and easy-to-make treat tha


khatri ramesh
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The pineapple filling was actually really good. It was sweet and tangy, and it paired perfectly with the cream cheese. The braid was also very easy to ma


faze gg24
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I made this pineapple cheese braid for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best thing I've ever baked. The braid was so beautiful and the flavor was out of this world. I highly recommend this recipe!


V3CTOR CVB
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This pineapple cheese braid is AMAZING! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a bakery. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is sweet and tangy. I love that it's not too heavy, so it's perfect for a summer party or brunch.


Sonu Sahani
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This pineapple cheese braid is okay, but nothing special. The flavor is a bit bland and the braid itself is a bit dry. I think it could be improved by adding some spices or herbs to the filling. Overall, it's a decent recipe, but I wouldn't make it a


Jazzlyn Casteel
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This recipe was a disaster! The pineapple filling leaked out all over the pan and the braid didn't hold together. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. Maybe I used the wrong kind of cream cheese? I'm disappointed because it


Hlengiwe Ncube
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I've made this pineapple cheese braid several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use store-bought crescent rolls to save time. The combination of pineapple, cream cheese,


MIKE BARAN
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This pineapple cheese braid was an absolute hit at our family potluck. It had the perfect balance of sweetness from the pineapple and tanginess from the cream cheese, all wrapped in a flaky and buttery crescent roll crust. It was simple to make and l