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Step 1
Peel the pineapple, remove the hard core and cut into thick slices.
Grilled
Grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream and Mint
Fresh pineapple caramelises on the grill and is served warm with vanilla ice cream, mint and lime. A simple dessert that ends the barbecue with tropical sweetness.
YOU WILL NEED
Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 bunch mint
- Vanilla ice cream, to serve
FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE PLATE
Method
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Step 2
Mix the brown sugar with the lime zest and brush the pineapple slices with melted butter.
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Step 3
Grill over medium heat until the slices have clear grill marks and the sugar has caramelised.
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Step 4
Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream, chopped mint and a little lime juice.
A DELICIOUS FINISH
What should you serve with it?
Wine or beer
Moscato d’Asti or fruity wheat beer
Caramelised pineapple and vanilla ice cream need a drink that matches the sweetness without harshness. Moscato d’Asti is lightly sparkling and aromatic; wheat beer offers a cool fruity contrast.
ALCOHOL-FREE OPTION
Chilled pineapple juice with lime and mint.
A delicious alternative that lets the food take centre stage.
These drink pairings are suggestions – choose what suits you and your guests.