Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Ice Cream
A tropical dessert featuring juicy grilled pineapple topped with creamy coconut ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh pineapple
- Coconut ice cream (or alternative like vanilla bean ice cream)
- Toasted coconut flakes for garnish
- Cinnamon for garnish
- Caramel sauce for drizzle (optional)
- Brown sugar (optional)
- Cooking oil for grilling
Instructions
- Preheat the grill and lightly brush with oil.
- Cut the pineapple into thick rings or spears, dabbing them dry to avoid steaming.
- Optional: Sprinkle with brown sugar or cinnamon for added flavor.
- Grill the pineapple for a few minutes on each side until you achieve nice grill marks.
- Serve the grilled pineapple with scoops of coconut ice cream on top.
- Garnish with toasted coconut flakes, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
For alternative ice cream options, consider vanilla bean or homemade vegan coconut ice cream. Always aim for thick pineapple slices to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: grilled pineapple, coconut ice cream, summer dessert, tropical treat, easy dessert