Craving something a little different for dessert? This Pineapple Bake has the soul of a bread pudding and the bright, juicy personality of a tropical fruit crisp. It’s soft, golden, and bursting with pineapple flavour.
If you need a quick dish that the whole family will love? This Pineapple Bake takes just minutes to throw together and uses pantry staples you probably already have. It’s kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and totally delicious warm or cold.
🍍 Pineapple & Bread Bake Recipe
Here's a simple and delicious Pineapple Bake recipe — a warm, sweet, and slightly tangy side dish or dessert, perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a tropical twist on comfort food.
Equipment
- 1 Oven Baking dish +/- 22 x 27 cm to inches / 8.66 x 10.63 inches
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar use less sugar if you do not want it too sweet or supplement with sweetener to taste
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 570g crushed pineapple undrained
- 5 slices white bread or 2 cups cubed white bread, crusts removed and cubed, (crusts removed is optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- pinch of salt
- cinnamon or nutmeg for topping optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease the baking dish
- In a large bowl, mix together the crushed pineapple (with juice), sugar, melted butter, and eggs until well combined.
- Fold in the bread cubes, making sure they soak in the mixture. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt if using.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Optional: sprinkle lightly with cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavour.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
📝 Serving Suggestions:
- As a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Delicious with custard