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Pineapple Sopaipillas

By: Sean  
"A unique spin on the traditional Mexican dessert! Fried shells with pineapple filling. Serve with vanilla bean ice cream for a special treat!"

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 3/4 cup water
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  • 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 1 quart peanut oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

  1. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of peanut oil and water using a fork. Divide into 4 pieces, and form into rounds. Set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple and juice using a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Heat the peanut oil in a large deep skillet to 385 degrees F (195 degrees C). Roll out the balls of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 8x5 inch rectangles. Cut into four smaller rectangles. Fry a few pieces at a time in the hot oil until they puff like pillows, about 1 minute. Turn over and fry until browned on the other side. Remove to drain on paper towels.
  4. While the pillows are still hot, make a slit along two connecting sides of each one. Open up and fill each one with a rounded tablespoonful of the pineapple filling. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 158 | Total Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2006 by Dean 
A little on the tough side to make, but didn't cut into triangles before frying. Topped them... MORE

 
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