Creamy Citrus Grilled Pineapple (Printable Version)
Charred pineapple rings with silky orange-lime cream, topped with toasted coconut and mint for bright summer servings.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1-inch rings
→ Citrus Cream Sauce
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
03 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
06 - 1 teaspoon orange zest
07 - 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
→ Garnish
08 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, optional
09 - Fresh mint leaves, optional
# Directions:
01 - Bring your grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature.
02 - Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
03 - Place pineapple rings on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until caramelized and marked.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar using a whisk or electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold in orange juice, lime juice, orange zest, and lime zest.
05 - Arrange the warm grilled pineapple rings on a serving platter. Generously spoon citrus cream over each ring.
06 - Sprinkle with shredded coconut and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This sauce is the kind of creamy-cool trick that will make your guests think youve trained in a secret patisserie.
- The sweet tart pineapple becomes so caramelized and juicy on the grill, it barely needs anything besides your company.
02 -
- If you rush the grilling, the pineapple wont caramelize—wait for the bold char lines.
- Overwhipping the cream can turn it grainy, so stop at soft peaks for the dreamiest texture.
03 -
- Toasting shredded coconut in a dry pan amps up its flavor if you have a minute.
- Zesting citrus directly over the cream lets those fragrant oils fall right in.