Instant Pot Pineapple Upside Down Bites – A Mini Tropical Treat!
If you love pineapple upside-down cake, then you’re going to go crazy for these Instant Pot Pineapple Upside Down Bites! These mini cakes are soft, moist, and bursting with caramelized pineapple flavor—all made effortlessly in the Instant Pot. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a sweet snack, these bite-sized treats are as fun to eat as they are to make!
Instant Pot Pineapple Upside Down Bites
Looking for more fun Instant Pot desserts? Try my Instant Pot Cheesecake Bites for a creamy, decadent treat or Instant Pot Lava Cakes if you love rich, gooey chocolate. If you enjoy fruit-filled desserts, my Strawberry Shortcake Jars are another easy and delicious option!
These pineapple upside-down bites are the perfect make-ahead dessert for parties, potlucks, or even a simple weeknight treat. The Instant Pot keeps them moist and fluffy, and the brown sugar caramelizes beautifully for that signature pineapple upside-down flavor. Plus, since they’re made in egg bite molds, everyone gets their own mini cake—no slicing needed!
What You’ll Love About This Recipe
✔ Easy & Foolproof – No complicated steps, and the Instant Pot does all the work!
✔ Perfectly Portioned – Great for parties, brunches, or a grab-and-go dessert.
✔ Tropical & Sweet – The mix of pineapple, brown sugar, and maraschino cherries is irresistible!
Tips & Tricks
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Don’t overfill the molds! Leave space for the batter to rise so they don’t overflow.
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For extra caramelization, let the brown sugar and butter mixture sit for a minute before adding the batter.
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Use a cooling period – Let them cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from the molds to prevent breakage.
FAQs
Can I make these without an Instant Pot?
Yes! You can bake them in a muffin tin at 350°F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
How do I store leftovers?
Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Warm them in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
Can I freeze these?
Yes! Let them cool completely, then store them in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat before enjoying.
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So if you love pineapple, you don’t want to miss out on this easy dessert recipe. Great for parties, potluck desserts and so much more.
Before you finish cooking your egg bites, watch this egg bite mold cleaning hack video below.
Instant Pot Pineapple Upside Down Bites
Instant Pot Pineapple Upside Down Bites, a new and tasty luscious dessert. These bite-size cakes will melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 1 Can Pineapple Chunks, liquid reserved.
- 1 Cup Pineapple Juice (from reserved liquid)
- 1/3 Cup Melted Butter
- 2/3 Cup Brown Sugar
- Maraschino Cherries
- 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix
- 1/2 Cup Oil
- 3 Eggs
- Large egg bite molds
Instructions
- Spray egg bite molds with canola spray.
- Drain pineapple juice from the can. You need 1 cup of pineapple juice.
- Stir together melted butter & brown sugar. Pour Aprx. 1 TSP or liquid mixture into each egg bite mold.
- Put in two pineapple chunks
and 2 maraschino cherries. - Prepare cake mix according to the package directions but replace the 1 cup of water with the pineapple juice.
- Pour batter into each egg bite mold. Leave a bit of room beneath the top to allow for the batter to expand a bit.
- Place your trivet into your inner pot. Pour 1 cup of water into your pot. Place your egg bites mold on top of your trivet. Place two rings from mason jars to act as a spacer, so you can place another egg bite mold on top.
- Close your lid and set to sealing.
- Set your pot to manual high pressure for 12 minutes. Do a natural release for 10 minutes and than release the remaining pressure.
- Allow pineapple upside down bites to cool before removing them from the egg bite mold, 10 min should be enough time. Turn the egg bite mold over and push down in the center of each mold. Allowing for easier removal of your bites. Enjoy!
Notes
You will have enough batter to make 4 egg bite molds. You will only be able to fit 2 at a time in your pot to cook.
If you would like to try this recipe but do not have the egg molds? Try my friends Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cake which are cooked in ramekins.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
48Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 93Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 95mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
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Jiffy makes a yellow cake mix that only makes 1 layer. Use it, cut all the other ingredients in half, and you will get 2 egg bite trays instead of 4.
How Can you make this recipe without egg molds?
this recipe would work great if you do not have the egg molds 🙂 https://by-pink.com/instant-pot-mini-pineapple-upsidedown-cake/
Your recipe calls for 1/2 cup oil, but I don’t see where you use it. I’m confused.
It is to be used with the cake mix