Description
Ina Garten’s roasted pineapple with coconut gelato brings tropical elegance to dessert tables. Caramelized fruit and creamy coconut gelato create a delightful contrast you’ll savor with each refreshing spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large pineapple (5 lbs / 2.27 kg), ripe golden
- 1–2 pints coconut gelato (473–946 ml), Talenti Caribbean Coconut
- 6 tbsps (90 ml) light agave syrup
- 2 limes, juiced
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack in middle and preheat to 400°F (200°C) for optimal roasting environment.
- Pineapple Trimming: Remove crown and base, stand fruit upright, and meticulously slice away exterior rind with a sharp chef’s knife, eliminating all brown spots and fibrous “eyes”.
- Segmenting: Divide peeled pineapple into quarters by cutting lengthwise through central core, then halve each quarter into eight wedges, carefully removing tough central core from each segment.
- Roasting: Arrange pineapple wedges in single layer on rimmed baking sheet without overlapping. Roast for 20 minutes until edges caramelize and develop rich golden color, creating intense flavor profile.
- Cooling and Seasoning: Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. Cut cooled wedges crosswise into ½-inch slices, transfer to mixing bowl, drizzle with agave syrup, and zest two limes directly over fruit, gently tossing to ensure even coating.
- Serving: Plate roasted pineapple in individual dessert bowls, crown with a scoop of coconut gelato, and garnish with an additional sprinkle of fresh lime zest for a vibrant, elegant presentation.
Notes
- Precision Cutting Technique: Remove all fibrous parts and core meticulously to ensure smooth, tender pineapple wedges without tough stringy textures.
- Caramelization Secret: Roast at high temperature and single layer to achieve golden edges that enhance natural sweetness and develop rich flavor complexity.
- Flavor Boost Trick: Drizzle agave syrup and fresh lime zest immediately after roasting to intensify tropical notes and add bright citrusy undertones.
- Serving Pro Tip: Allow pineapple to cool completely before cutting to help natural sugars concentrate and prevent losing delicious juice during slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg