Piña Colada Grilled Pineapple
The Piña Colada Grilled Pineapple is the perfect ending to any summer BBQ or gathering. It's easy to make and has a nice smokey, coconut flavor that everyone will love.
Equipment
- Grill
Ingredients
Piña Colada Whipped Topping
- 8 oz frozen whipped topping thawed
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp coconut extract
Toasted Coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut toasted
Grilled Pineapple
- 1 pineapple cut into ½ rounds
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Piña Colada Whipped Topping
- In bowl, combine whipped topping, lemon zest and coconut extract and mix until combined.
- Cover and place in the freezer until ready to serve.
Toasting the Coconut
- Place coconut on a baking sheet, spreading it out evenly.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes, until the coconut is golden brown. Use a spatula and toss to get an even toast.
Grilling the Pineapple
- Preheat grill to medium heat, 400℉.
- In a sauce pan, melt the butter and stir in cinnamon. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Peel and core the pineapple and cut into ½ inch rounds.
- Brush each side of the pineapple slices with the butter/cinnamon mixture.
- Clean grill grates and brush with oil.
- Place the pineapple slices on the grill. Grill each side for 5 minutes.
- Remove the slices from the grill and place on dessert plate.
- Top with whipped topping and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
- Serve and enjoy!