Grilled Pineapple with Cream Cheese and Candied Nuts
Sweet, smoky grilled pineapple topped with creamy cheese and crunchy candied nuts. A quick and impressive dessert or snack.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 whole pineapple
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup pecans
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh chives
Instructions
- 1
Slice the pineapple into 4 rings, about 1/2-inch thick. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp brown sugar. Add the 1/2 cup pecans and stir until coated and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- 3
Grill the pineapple rings over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, until grill marks appear and the fruit is juicy and slightly caramelized.
- 4
Spread 1 oz of cream cheese on each warm pineapple ring. Top with the candied pecans and sprinkle with the 1 tbsp chopped chives. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Small skillet
- Knife
- Cutting board
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