Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Ice Cream


                             There are very few things in life that I love more than pineapple
                      and coconut. I never can pass up anything with this flavor combo. It takes
                   me away to a tropical paradise without even leaving my house. I love that. Ha.
                   This dessert couldn't be any simpler and it's sure to impress your guests or just
                   even yourself. Make yourself a Pina Colada and listen to some Jimmy Buffett.

                                               Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Ice Cream
                     
                                     1 pineapple, core removed and cut into chunks
                                     2 limes, juiced
                                     1/3 cup honey
                                     1 teaspoon cinnamon
                                     1 pint pineapple coconut ice cream
                                     toasted coconut
                                     macadamia nuts
                                     maraschino cherries

                          1) In a bowl place pineapple, lime juice, honey and cinnamon. Mix and
                          let sit 30 min.
                          2) Meanwhile heat your grill pan or outdoor grill. Place pineapple in pan
                          and cook until seared.
                          3) Place pineapple in the pineapple shell. Put 2 dollops of ice cream on
                          top and place your toasted coconut, nut and cherries. Serve.
                           Note...you can double of triple this for a crowd.

48 comments:

  1. EricaAugust 8, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Oh my gosh- who doesn't love pineapple and coconut? SO darn good. And how gorgeous is this??

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  2. LeslieAugust 8, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Hi Val,

    I'm with you on the coconut and pineapple desserts! You can't beat it. Love the presentation.

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  3. KerriAugust 8, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    I love this combo too...pina coladas are my favorite! I wish you were my neighbor...I would be at your door often!

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  4. KrisAugust 8, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Wow! My husband will LOVE this!!! Must make!!!!!
    XO Kris

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  5. love jenny xoxoAugust 8, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    OMG that looks amazing.... couldn't look prettier or tastier :)

    Love Jenny XOXO

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  6. Miss AmyAugust 8, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Looks delicious! I love the idea of using fruit as a bowl - beautiful, easy to clean up, and so creative! :)

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  7. AshleyAugust 8, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    how creative!

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  8. Ali RichardsonAugust 8, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    That is sooo beautiful!! My hubbu would love this!

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  9. The Tuscan HomeAugust 8, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Hi Val,
    Fist of all, I have to say, your new profile picture is adorable, you are so pretty! =)

    Secondly, your grilled pineapple with coconut ice cream looks A M A Z I N G!!! I am seriously salivating right now, ha! Your photos ROCK!! You really need to think about writing a cookbook, I would buy it in a heartbeat! =)

    Thanks for sharing! XO ~Liz

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  10. Caitlin C.August 8, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    OMG I want this now!! Looks soo good :)

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  11. Amanda {feast.fashion.faves}August 8, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    mmm LOVE coconut AND pineapple!! This is the PERFECT summer treat!!

    <3Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves

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  12. Lisa @ Shine Your LightAugust 8, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    I love the presentation of this - so pretty and dramatic! And the flavor combo - oh my. Yum!

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  13. LindsayAugust 8, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    The perfect summer treat! When do you get home?

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  14. Jesse @ goodgirlgonegladAugust 8, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Oh my gosh! Totally wished I lived closer so I could taste all of these yummy things you make!
    xx

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  15. UnknownAugust 8, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    OMG must make this NOW

    xo Jackie
    ...livingaftermidnite

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  16. Welcome to the LaundromatAugust 8, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    This is genius!!!

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  17. Tiffany KadaniAugust 8, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Val! You just blew me out of the water. Your posts always remind me how grateful I am I stumbled across your blog. Love love love this... I'm definitely going to recreate it!

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  18. Gaby [The Vault Files]August 9, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    Yum! two of my favorites together!

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  19. teresaAugust 9, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    be still my beating heart, this looks incredible!

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  20. Jamie KubeczkaAugust 9, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Are you serious?!?! You can't be doing this to me right now!! YUM!!!

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  21. TraciAugust 9, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    YUM!!!!!!

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  22. Frances O@TheFashionHiveAugust 9, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Omg you have me getting dressed and running to my local supermarket!!

    http://www.thefashionhive.com

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  23. Dining AloneAugust 9, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Your photos are always so fun and vibrant. I love the idea of serving in the pineapple.

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  24. Tiffany @ Savor HomeAugust 9, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Such a gorgeous dessert. I heart coconuts!

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  25. Leeann @ Join the GossipAugust 9, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    That is some serious yum!

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  26. betiAugust 9, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    it looks so beautiful val!

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  27. CandaceAugust 9, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    What a beautiful yummy dessert! I love the presentation, Val!

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  28. ericaAugust 10, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    oh my goodness this looks too pretty to eat! Hope you have a fabulous weekend. xo

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  29. Asiya @ Chocolate and ChilliesAugust 10, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Great flavor combination...and loving the tropical pictures too!

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  30. Diana MarksAugust 10, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    It is the most delicious thing I have ever seen!!

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

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  31. The Hall FamilyAugust 10, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Gorgeous photos! Looks like paradise!

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  32. AmandaAugust 10, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    One of my absolute favorite summer desserts is grilled pineapple, but I also love grilled peaches now too! Happy Friday!

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  33. girlinthelensAugust 10, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Mmm girl this looks delish! So creative too :)

    http://girlinthelens.com/

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  34. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEAugust 10, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Yum! This sounds heavenly, Val! Have a great weekend :) xoxo

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  35. UnknownAugust 10, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Oh my goodness this is so fun and festive for summer! I felt like I was at a luau the moment I saw that first picture!

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  36. tAugust 10, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    That looks so good!

    http://initialed.blogspot.com

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  37. Barbara BakesAugust 11, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Sounds heavenly. What a great way to serve it.

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  38. SharstinAugust 11, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    sounds dreamy--really--and such a perfect summer treat

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  39. UnknownAugust 11, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Yum! Looks supa delish!

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  40. Valerie's KitchenAugust 11, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    This is so tropical and festive, I'm lovin' it!

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  41. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowAugust 11, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    My mouth is watering. The whole dessert is its own wonderful party. I have to make this. Great photos too.

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  42. CherylAugust 11, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Hey Val~
    Looks so very yummy!! I LOVE coconut ~ will definitely try this . . . you're so clever. I've missed reading your posts. I took a "blog break" for a long while and I am excited to get caught up with everything I missed!
    ~cheryl :)

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  43. Hayley @ The Domestic RebelAugust 11, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    This looks gorgeous and amazing, Val. Love me some pineapple + coconut!!

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  44. HannaAugust 11, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    OMG......this is gorgeous and genius!!!!

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  45. Roz | La Bella Vita CucinaAugust 12, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    I'm loving this 'tropical' combo of coconut and pineapple . . . nothing like baked or grilled pineapples!

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  46. Your Southern PeachAugust 12, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Did I ever tell you I LOVE this idea of using the pineapple as a serving dish? And of course the coconut too. Double yum!!!

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  47. Bianca @ Confessions of a ChocoholicAugust 13, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    I love pineapple and coconut too! This is making me wish I had a pint of pineapple coconut ice cream right now!

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  48. Jennifer @ Delightfully NotedAugust 17, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Awww..man I just chopped up my pineapple this morning! How creative and such a lovely combo of flavors.

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