Ah, a pineapple dessert—sweet, tropical, and refreshing! 🍍 Here’s a versatile recipe that’s easy, crowd-pleasing, and indulgent:
Caramelized Pineapple Dessert Cups
Ingredients (serves 4–6):
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks (or 1 can pineapple chunks, drained)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, toasted coconut, chopped nuts
Instructions:
- Caramelize pineapple:
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add brown sugar and stir until it starts to bubble.
- Add pineapple chunks and cinnamon. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pineapple is golden and caramelized.
- Add flavor:
- Stir in vanilla extract at the end. Remove from heat.
- Serve:
- Spoon warm pineapple into dessert bowls.
- Top with whipped cream, ice cream, toasted coconut, or nuts for extra indulgence.
💡 Pro tips:
- Upscale version: Serve over pound cake or sponge cake for a mini trifle vibe.
- Tropical twist: Add a splash of rum while cooking for a boozy caramel pineapple.
- Extra texture: Sprinkle with granola or crushed graham crackers for crunch.
If you want, I can make a “cheese bomb-style pineapple dessert”—like caramelized pineapple stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in puff pastry. Basically a tropical molten surprise.
Do you want me to do that?
