If you like to indulge in a serving of an after-meal dessert rather frequently, then these pineapple recipes will melt your heart with their versatility and taste. You can make any of them to dig into as a dessert after lunch, or prepare a big batch of them to be served as party desserts for your guests.
Pineapple Sorbet
When the weather becomes slightly cooler, and you're slightly uninspired to serve cakes, this light dessert is all you need to start the week on a refreshing note.
Ingredients:
- 175 gm pineapple chunks
- 130 gm sugar
- 110 ml water
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Method:
- Combine pineapple chunks in a blender or food processor, and let them puree until they become a smooth paste.
- Then, take a medium saucepan, and mix the pineapple puree with granulated sugar, water, lime juice, and vanilla extract very well.
- While you simmer this mixture over moderate heat, you must remember to keep stirring occasionally, until all of the sugar is dissolved.
- Take it off the heat and set aside to cool down to room temperature.
- Next, you are going to transfer this mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for an hour or so, as per the guidelines for the specific machine.
- Once it is churned properly, you must let it refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Before serving, you can garnish with some mint leaves.
In case you do not have an ice cream machine at your disposal, you need to freeze your pineapple chunks a day before, then blend the chunks in a food processor along with sugar, water, lime juice and vanilla on high speed. Wait till everything comes together, and then scoop out the mixture in an ice cream tray and freeze it overnight.
Ingredients:
- 200 gm graham cracker
- 325 gm sugar
- 50 gm butter
- 520 gm cream cheese
- 123 ml sour cream
- 154 gm pineapple
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pineapple and cherry (for garnish)
Method:
- For this recipe, you have to preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Then, you need to move on to preparing the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter.
- Then, using the back of a spoon, you have to carefully press the mixture evenly into the base of the prepared pan and then refrigerate for at least 1.5 hours.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, you need to beat softened cream cheese until it is smooth.
- Slowly stir in sugar, sour cream, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract, giving everything a good mix.
- Then you can pour it over your prepared crust.
- Before baking it, you must not forget to top the batter with pineapple rings and cherry.
- Then, you are going to place it in the oven for 45-50 minutes
- While serving, you can add a dollop of ice cream to make the flavors shine together.
Pineapple and Coconut Cream Tart
- 15 puff pastry sheets
- 120 ml condensed milk
- 130 ml heavy cream
- 70 gm coconut
- 110 gm pineapple
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Egg wash
Method:
- You start by preheating the oven to 200°C.
- You have to then roll out puff pastry sheets to about 5 mm of thickness.
- Then, using a cookie cutter, you can cut out circles or any other shape that you like.
- You are going to combine sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, coconut, pineapple, and vanilla extract in a medium-sized bowl.
- You have to roughly divide the mixture and spread it onto the pastry circles, leaving a 1.5-inch border around the edges of the pastry.
- You are going to then carefully take one corner of the pastry and fold it gently.
- Before baking, you have to brush some whisked eggs on top of the pastry, and set it in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Add a teaspoon of vanilla essence into the egg wash to make the smell less eggy.
- This dessert is best enjoyed warm, but if you are a fan of cool treats, you can refrigerate it after it has cooled down to room temperature, and serve it with a cup of tea.
Pro tips for making the best pineapple desserts
Opt for a mix of fresh and ripe pineapples to give you the best flavour. Freeze the pineapple chunks a day ahead even when using an ice cream maker to aid the sorbet-making process.
Even though it takes some amount of time, it is absolutely crucial to remove the tough outer skin of the pineapple and also its core before using.