30-Minute Tropical Sunshine Flatcakes
Flattened orange sweet rolls topped with warm tropical fruit compote and whipped orange cream. The pecans add crunch while bananas, pineapple, and mandarin oranges create a sunny fruit medley. Perfect for weekend brunch or special breakfast occasions. The unique technique of rolling sweet rolls flat creates an interesting pancake-like base that soaks up the fruity toppings beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon CRISCO Pure Vegetable Oil
- ½ cup pecan chips
- 1 can (13.9 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury Orange Rolls with Orange Icing, 8 count
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium bananas, firm ripe, sliced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits, fresh or canned drained
- 1 jar (12 oz) pineapple ice cream toppingmaple syrup1:2refined-sugar-freedairy-free
different sweetness
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin orange segments, in light syrup, drained
- 1 ¼ cups whipping cream
- icing from sweet rolls
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 400°F and brush oil on cookie sheets
- 2
Cut 16 waxed paper squares and sprinkle pecans on each
- 3
Place orange roll on pecans, top with more pecans and another paper square
- 4
Roll with rolling pin until 4.5 inches diameter, remove paper, and place on cookie sheet
- 5
Repeat with remaining rolls, spacing 1 inch apart
- 6
Bake 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown
- 7
Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat
- 8
Add bananas, lime juice and pineapple, cook 1 minute stirring frequently
- 9
Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in pineapple topping
- 10
Cook 3 to 4 minutes stirring occasionally until warmed
- 11
Gently stir in orange segments
- 12
Beat whipping cream and icing until soft peaks form
- 13
Top flatcakes with warm fruit topping and orange cream
Tips
Keep waxed paper squares handy to prevent sticking when rolling the sweet rolls flat.
Warm the fruit topping just before serving to prevent the flatcakes from getting soggy.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days. Reheat flatcakes in toaster oven.
Prepare fruit compote up to 4 hours ahead and reheat gently before serving.
Serve immediately while flatcakes are warm and fruit topping is heated through.
Common Mistakes
Roll flatcakes evenly to avoid thick spots that won't cook through.
Don't overcook fruit mixture to avoid mushy bananas.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Nut-Free Alternatives
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use frozen orange rolls?
Yes, but thaw completely first and let come to room temperature before rolling to prevent cracking.
What if I don't have waxed paper?
Use parchment paper or lightly flour your surface and rolling pin to prevent sticking.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 days. Reheat flatcakes separately from toppings.