Pineapple Shortcake Food

PINEAPPLE-CITRUS SHORTCAKES

Steps:

• Make the shortcakes: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Pulse the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, lemon zest and lime zest in a food processor until combined. Add the butter and pulse until it is in pea-size pieces. Whisk the heavy cream, egg and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pulsing constantly, drizzle the cream mixture into the flour mixture; pulse until the flour is moistened and clumps form. Transfer to a medium bowl and knead 3 or 4 times to bring the dough together.
• Scoop 6 balls of dough (about 1/2 cup each) onto the prepared baking sheet using a large ice cream scoop or a measuring cup, spacing the dough 2 to 3 inches apart. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly brush each ball of dough with heavy cream and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, make the filling: Toss the pineapple with 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, the orange zest and lime zest; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
• Beat the heavy cream with the remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and the allspice in a medium bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until medium peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Split each shortcake and fill with the pineapple and whipped cream.

SPICY GRILLED PINEAPPLE SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• For the biscuits: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• In large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and butter. Mix by hand or with an electric mixer until the butter is mixed into flour. Slowly pour in buttermilk. Mix until a dough comes together.
• Drop large spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet; bake for 15 minutes.
• For the filling: Toss the pineapple in oil to coat. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill and cut into dice; transfer to a bowl. Stir in the rosemary, sugar and cayenne. Set aside.
• For the whipped cream: Whip the cream with the sugar to soft peaks.
• To assemble: Once the biscuits are baked, let sit for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing in half. Top with the pineapple mixture and serve with whipped cream on the side.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES

Steps:

• Tear off 4 sheets of nonstick foil. Mound 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter on each sheet. Top each mound with a 1/2-inch-thick pineapple ring and put a maraschino cherry in the middle, then top each with an upside-down shortcake shell. Fold in the sides of the foil and seal to form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 12 minutes. To serve, flip the cakes pineapple-side up.

PINEAPPLE RUMCHATA SHORTCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk egg, sour cream and RumChata. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Spoon mixture into 6 greased half-pint jars. Center lids on jars and screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place jars in a 6- or 7-qt. oval slow cooker; add enough hot water to reach halfway up the jars, about 5 cups. Cook, covered, on high 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in center of shortcake comes out clean., Meanwhile, combine pineapple, 2 tablespoons sugar, RumChata and lime zest. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Remove jars from slow cooker to wire racks to cool completely. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining 1 tablespoon sugar; beat until soft peaks form., Top shortcakes with pineapple mixture, whipped cream and, if desired, lime slices.

EASY PINEAPPLE "SHORTCAKE"

Steps:

• 1. Preheat Oven 350 degrees: Butter a tart pan or pie plate. Combine the pineapple, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and vanilla in a bowl and mix. Set aside while preparing the dough. Combine the milk with the vinegar and let sit while mixing the other ingredients for the dough. In a medium size bowl, combine the sugar, flour, butter, salt and brown sugar. Slowly, add the sour milk, stirring the mixture while adding the milk. Work the mixture into a dough; which will be sticky. Place the pineapple mixture at the bottom of the prepared pan. Place the dough on top of the pineapples. It will not fit perfectly and will be placed more in chunks. Place the ingredients for the crumb in a small bowl. Work the butter in the mixture with your fingers until small crumbs form. Cover the top of the tart with the crumb. Bake 30-35 minutes. Serve plain or with ice cream or whipped cream.

PINEAPPLE SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Take dessert cups and put a small amount of whip cream in the bottom of the dessert cups.
• Then take the pineapple and place a couple of pieces on top of the low fat whip cream.
• Then take the Hershey's syrup and drizzle it over the pineapple. Refrigerate until ready to eat.