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Flavorful Grilled Pineapple Sundae with Coconut Ice Cream & Rum Sauce

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A quick and easy tropical dessert featuring smoky grilled pineapple paired with creamy coconut ice cream and a rich homemade rum sauce, perfect for summer parties or casual indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rings or wedges
  • 2 cups coconut ice cream
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional garnishes: toasted coconut flakes, fresh mint leaves, chopped macadamia nuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Peel and core the pineapple, then slice into 1/2-inch thick rings or wedges. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
  3. Grill pineapple slices 3-4 minutes per side until grill marks appear and fruit softens and caramelizes. Use tongs to flip gently.
  4. While pineapple grills, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  5. Slowly pour in rum, stirring carefully to avoid flames. Stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
  6. Simmer rum sauce gently for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
  7. Scoop coconut ice cream into serving bowls or glasses. Layer with warm grilled pineapple slices.
  8. Drizzle rum sauce generously over the top.
  9. Add optional garnishes like toasted coconut flakes, nuts, or mint leaves.
  10. Serve immediately while pineapple is warm and ice cream is melting.

Notes

Pat pineapple slices dry before grilling to ensure caramelization. Avoid flipping too often to develop good grill marks. Pour rum slowly into hot pan to prevent flames. Rum sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently. For dairy-free rum sauce, substitute butter with coconut oil. Use orange juice instead of rum for alcohol-free version.

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Keywords: grilled pineapple, coconut ice cream, rum sauce, tropical dessert, easy summer dessert, grilled fruit sundae

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