Juicy Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream
Warm, tender grilled pineapple rings topped with creamy vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramel, and crunchy nuts.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 4
- Total Time: 19
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large pineapple (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rings)
- 1/2 lime, juiced (to brush on pineapple before grilling)
- 8 scoops premium vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (whipped to soft peaks)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (to enhance caramel)
- 1/3 cup toasted almond slivers
- 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut
- 12 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Peel the large pineapple.
- Cut the pineapple into 1/2-inch thick rings.
- Heat your grill to high heat, aiming for around 400-450°F.
- Juice the lime into a small bowl.
- Brush both sides of each pineapple ring lightly with the lime juice.
- Place the pineapple rings directly on the hot grill grates.
- Cook for 2 minutes without moving them.
- Flip the pineapple rings carefully.
- Grill the other side for another 2 minutes until deep golden-brown marks appear.
- Transfer each warm grilled pineapple ring to a serving plate.
- Place 2 scoops of premium vanilla ice cream in the center of each ring.
- Dollop a generous spoonful of whipped cream over the ice cream.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Top with toasted almond slivers.
- Top with toasted shredded coconut.
- Finish with a few fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure your grill is very hot for best char marks.
Use 1/2-inch thick pineapple rings for optimal texture.
Don’t skip the lime juice – it adds a wonderful bright flavor.
Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm and cold.
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