Spice Grilled Pineapple With Smoky Whipped Cream Food

SPICE-GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH MEZCAL AND WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Step 1: Make the whipped cream: Place the cream and confectioners' sugar in a metal bowl. Beat to soft peaks with an electric mixer. Add the mezcal and continue beating to firm peaks. Keep chilled. ShareTweetPin277 Shares Step 2: Make the spiced sugar: Place the sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the cinnamon and cloves. Cut the vanilla bean in half and scrape the tiny black seeds into the sugar. (Save the beans for another use.) ShareTweetPin277 Shares Step 3: Set up a grill for direct grilling and preheat to high. Brush and oil the grill grate. ShareTweetPin277 Shares Step 4: Place the spiced sugar in a shallow bowl next to the grill. Brush each pineapple slice on both sides with coconut milk, then dredge it on both sides in the sugar, shaking off any excess. ShareTweetPin277 Shares Step 5: Arrange the pineapple slices over the hot fire and grill until darkly browned (the sugar should start to caramelize) on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Work quickly, so you leave the fruit raw in the center. Transfer to a platter or plates. Top each slice with a dollop of the whipped cream and shake a little ground cinnamon or nutmeg on top. ShareTweetPin277 Shares

GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH CREAM

Steps:

• For the pineapple: Slice the pineapple into 1-inch rounds and place in a large bowl.
• Mix together the lime juice, coconut rum, agave syrup and salt in a small bowl. Add the marinade to the pineapple and gently toss to coat. Cover and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
• When ready, preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the grill with the olive oil and grill the pineapple for about 3 minutes per side; there should be noticeable grill marks, but it should still be firm in texture. Remove to a serving platter.
• For the whipped cream: Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add the cream, agave syrup and the reserved lime zest. Whip until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
• To serve: Top the grilled pineapple with generous mounds of the whipped cream, scatter over mint leaves and drizzle with agave syrup.

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.

SPICY GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high, brushing the grates with oil.
• Prepare pineapple by removing the tops and the skin.
• Slice into rounds, about 3/4 inch thick and remove the cores.
• In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper.
• Brush pineapple slices with oil mixture.
• Place on grill, cover and cook 8-10 until charred and tender, turning once.