This easy Grilled Pineapple screams summer and is such a fun way to serve it. One of our favorite ways to serve this juicy grilled pineapple is topped with creamy Coconut Ice Cream then drizzled with salty caramel! It’s hands down the most addicting dessert recipe you’ll have this summer!
Easy Grilled Pineapple Recipe
Happy Birthday to me! Today I am officially 35 years old, which is weird to think about. Sometimes I still feel like I just graduated from college and got married. Now, I’ve been married for almost 13 years (which makes me a veteran) and have two kids. When did I get so old and grown up? I mean I pay a mortgage and stuff… I’m a big girl now.
The good news is I still feel like my body is for me and not against me. But it’s because I try to take care of myself and “fuel it” each day. More and more I’m starting to believe the phrase “Young at heart” is what reigns true when you’re 30 and up. Basically, you’re not defined by your number but more how you feel in your heart.
Can I get an amen!
Since today is my birthday and I’m a sweet-aholic I HAVE to post a dessert recipe. Duh! After all, it’s not over till everyone’s had cake, or in this case GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH COCONUT ICE CREAM!
Usually, chocolate cake is my jam but I’m really craving all things grilled and pineapple is my favorite fruit. So why not make a dessert on the grill using it! Right? (insert fist pump)
How to Make Grilled Pineapple?
- Preheat grill to medium heat, approximately 300-350 degrees F.
- Clean grates with a grill brush and rub grill grates with oil. (coconut oil, avocado oil or peanut oil)
- Place pineapple slices on grill and cook each side for 4-5 minutes, until you have grill marks and pineapple is slightly charred. (might even turn a more golden color)
- Remove from grill and serve.
What does grilled pineapple taste like?
The natural sugars from the pineapple come out when the pineapple is grilled, it creates a sort of crust and caramelization affect. Trust me, it’s absolutely delicious. The pineapple tastes like it has this mild citrus taste as well as intense sweetness from the pineapple itself. The texture of the pineapple softens as it’s grilled as well.
How to serve Grilled Pineapple?
Theres are a couple ways to serve grilled pineapple. Some people like to brush a brown butter sauce on it when grilling, you can soak them in rum and make a sort of pineapple fosters, others finish it with a brown sugar glaze. But today I’m going more tropical and topping it with a dairy free coconut milk ice cream and drizzling with a caramel sauce. The heat from the grilled pineapple will slightly melt the ice cream and it’s absolutely glorious!
How many calories are in grilled pineapple?
A grilled pineapple spear is just 50 calories and 13 grams of carbohydrates, so it makes a great low calorie dessert option. If you are the keto diet then the carbohydrates will be higher than you are allowed to have.
I know it’s not a cake, but it’s my kinda dessert! Light, easy (because it’s only 3 ingredients) and has all of my favorite things. Everything about this Grilled Pineapple Recipe gives me heart eyes. The warm pineapple combined with the creamy coconut milk ice cream that starts melting as soon as it hits the warm pineapple. YES!! But the finishing touch is that salted caramel sauce. Y’all. The combination is absolutely dreamy!
I guarantee it will be your new go to dessert recipe this summer!
Bon Appetit friends! And if you make this recipe, be sure to snap a pic and tag me on insta! That’s where I usually am! 🙂
More Pineapple Recipes you Might enjoy:
- Chili Lime Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
- Pineapple Strawberry Agua Fresca
- The BEST Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake
- Jerk Chicken Bowls with Pineapple Mango Salsa
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Grilled Pineapple Slices
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Grilling
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Description
This easy Vegan Grilled Pineapple Dessert screams summer and only has 3 ingredients! Juicy grilled pineapple topped with Coconut Ice Cream and drizzled with salty caramel!
Ingredients
- 1 whole pineapple
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat, approximately 375-400°F.
- Lay the whole pineapple on its side. Cut the top leavy part off and the bottom stem part off.
- Place the pineapple upright on your cutting board, so the bottom touches the cutting board. Carefully and slowly, using your knife, slice the rind off the pineapple. Try to get every bit of brown dot you can, without removing too much of the flesh.
- Now place the pineapple on it’s side again. Carefully slice the pineapple into 1/2″ circles.
- Lay the circle flat on the cutting board. Using a pairing knife, cut a circle around the core. Make sure the cuts go all the way through, then pop the circle out.
- Repeat the process with each circle until you have all your ring slices.
- Clean grates with a grill brush and rub grill grates with oil. (coconut or avocado oil)
- Place pineapple slices on grill and cook each side for 2-3 minutes, until you have grill marks and the pineapple is slightly charred.
- Remove from grill and serve.
Optional Dessert:
- Add 2 slices of grilled pineapple, 1 scoop of coconut ice cream and drizzle with caramel. (Optional: garnish with toasted coconut flakes and mint)
