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Four golden, sugar-dusted pastry rolls filled with creamy custard are stacked on a wooden surface. One pastry is split open, giving a glimpse of the rich filling—just like the treats in the Disney Pineapple Lumpia Recipe.

Disney’s Pongu Pineapple Lumpia

Journey to Pandora (or just your frying pan)! The Pongu Lumpia is the most mouth-watering snack in all of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, celebrated for its unique flavors. These aren’t your typical savory spring rolls—they are crispy, fried wrappers packed with a molten-hot filling of sweet pineapple and tangy cream cheese. It’s an otherworldly dessert and the perfect bite to bring the magic of the Valley of Mo’ara right into your kitchen!
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Servings: 10 people
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: China, Indonesia, Philippines
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 10 spring roll wrappers
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 cups diced fresh pineapple1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • Oil for frying

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife (for dicing pineapple)
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Sheet of parchment paper or 1 silicone baking mat
  • 1 Set of measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Frying pan or deep skillet
  • 1 Pair of tongs
  • 1 Plate (for holding fried lumpia)
  • 2-3 Paper towels (for draining excess oil)
  • 1 small bowl (for sugar or water for sealing lumpia)
  • 1 freezer-safe tray (can be the same baking sheet)
  • 1 Cooking thermometer (to check if oil reaches 350°F)
  • 1 Spatula or spoon (for mixing cream cheese and pineapple)

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Carefully separate spring roll wrappers. Cover wrappers with moist paper towel to prevent drying.
  3. Cut softened cream cheese into 10 equal pieces.
  4. Place one spring roll wrapper on a cutting board. Place one piece of cream cheese in the center of the spring roll and spread evenly on wrapper, leaving a 3/4-inch border around the edges. Add 3 tablespoons of diced pineapple and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar.
  5. Roll one edge of the wrapper towards the center. Fold in both sides and continue rolling. Moisten the edge with water to seal the lumpia.
  6. Repeat with remaining spring roll wrappers.
  7. Place lumpia on prepared baking sheet and freeze for 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Preheat 1 inch of oil in a frying pan to 350°F. Fry lumpia for 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  9. Roll in remaining sugar before serving.