Easy Rollitos de Piña (Little Pineapple Rolls)

Recipe Ingredients

Take a look at what you’ll need to make these Easy Rollitos de Piña.

Pillsbury™ Crescent Dough Sheet: Crescents bake up golden and crisp around the filling for the perfect shortcut dough. Use crescent roll dough in a pinch, but make sure to press the seams together to avoid leaking filling.

Pineapple Preserves: Create the sweet, jammy base found in traditional pan de piña—thick, glossy, and full of pineapple flavor. Find it at the store with other jams and preserves.

Fresh or Canned Pineapple: Pineapple adds bright, tropical notes and a burst of sweetness that balances the filling. If you can’t find fresh, use canned, crushed pineapple and drain.

Demerara Sugar: A type of raw sugar, Demerara has a light caramel flavor and big crunchy crystals. If you can’t find it or don’t feel like seeking it out, use granulated or any type of sugar.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: An egg, powdered sugar.

How to Make Easy Rollitos de Piña

Here’s how to make these pineapple turnovers. Follow the recipe for more details.

1. Portion the Dough

Unroll the dough and slice it into 8 equal rectangles.

2. Fill and Roll

Dollop the preserves and pineapple on dough, then pinch closed around the filling. Repeat with remaining pastries and place on a prepared baking sheet.

3. Chill the Pastries

Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with Demerara sugar, and score lightly. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.

4. Bake and Serve

Bake the pastries until baked through and golden. Let cool slightly before enjoying warm.

How to Store (and Reheat) Easy Rollitos de Piña

Here’s how to store and reheat any leftover turnovers.

Room Temperature

Store cooled Rollitos de Piña in an airtight food storage container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Refrigerator

If storing for longer than 2 days, transfer to an airtight food storage container and keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days after baking.

Reheating

Transfer rollitos to a baking sheet and heat in a 325°F oven for about 5 minutes from room temperature or 6 to 8 minutes from the fridge. Let cool slightly before enjoying.