Pina Colada Grilled Dessert

Written by Meredith Hink MS, RD, CD
Yield: 6 slices
      

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Pineapple has been a symbol of welcome in many cultures for centuries. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. So fire up your grills and welcome spring with this tasty dessert. Please note temperature may vary depending on the type of grill used.

Ingredients

  • 6 slices fresh pineapple, ½” thick
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup agave syrup
  • 2 Tbsp lime zest
  • ¼ cup sweetened, flaked coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to 425°F.*
  2. In a small bowl, combine lime juice and agave syrup.
  3. In a second bowl, combine lime zest and flaked coconut.
  4. Baste pineapple slices with lime juice and agave syrup mixture using a basting brush. Place pineapple slices basted side down directly on grill. Cover and grill for five minutes.
  5. Baste pineapple slices with lime syrup mixture and carefully flip. Cover and grill for another five minutes.
  6. Baste slices a final time and flip. Top slices with lime zest and coconut mixture.
  7. Cover and grill for five minutes or until the coconut has toasted. Serve warm.

*Please note: grill temperature was based on a gas grill.