Decadent Pineapple Delight

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 55

Servings:

Author: Gaila - The Petit Gourmet

5 from 3 votes

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A stunning pineapple dessert with three textures: caramelized pineapple, silky pineapple creme, and crispy pineapple chips. Easy make-ahead tips included.

Ingredients

Caramelized Pineapple

2 tablespoon butter
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 vanilla pod seeds (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
1 pineapple cored and cut into 6 thick slices
Shortcut: canned pineapple rings work too drain well and pat dry

Pineapple Chips

10 very thin pineapple rings about ¼ inch
¼ cup sugar
¾ cup water

Pineapple Creme

½ cup pineapple juice
½ cup shredded pineapple blended smooth
¼ cup sugar
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoon cornstarch
1 vanilla pod or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup whipping cream optional, for folding in at the end

Instructions

Pineapple Creme (make first so it can chill)

Bring pineapple juice + pineapple puree + vanilla to a gentle boil. Remove from heat.
Whisk sugar + egg yolks until pale and foamy. Whisk in cornstarch.
Temper: whisk in ⅓ of the hot pineapple mixture into the yolks.
Pour yolk mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thick and bubbling.
Remove from heat, cover (press plastic wrap to the surface if you want extra smooth), and chill until cold.
Optional: before serving, whip cream and fold into the chilled creme for a lighter mousse texture.

Pineapple Chips

Heat oven to 225°F (110°C).
Simmer sugar + water 2 minutes to dissolve.
Dip pineapple slices in syrup for 10 minutes.
Place slices on a silicone mat or parchment-lined tray.
Bake about 60 minutes until dried (time varies by thickness).
Transfer chips to a rack to cool.
Optional glossy finish (your original method):
Dip dried chips briefly into the caramel pan (from the pineapple slices), then return to the oven 15 minutes, cool on rack.

Caramelized Pineapple

Make a dry caramel: melt brown sugar in a pan over medium-high heat until amber.
Add vanilla seeds, then butter. Stir carefully.
Add thick pineapple slices and saute until glossy and caramel-coated.
Transfer slices to a rack to drain slightly.

Notes

How to Plate (easy but stunning)

Spoon pineapple creme onto the plate
Add 1 caramelized pineapple slice
Finish with 1–2 pineapple chips
Optional: mint leaves, lime zest, or toasted coconut

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