40 Pineapple Desserts That'll Transport You To The Tropics
♪ This must be just like living in paradise. And I don't wanna go home. ♪
There is nothing that transports us to warm weather more than the taste of fresh, juicy pineapple. Which is why we've rounded up our favorite pineapple treats that will take you to that island state of mind. Because, let's be real, when it comes to pineapple, we'll take it any way you cut it: chopped in a sundae, sliced for a pineapple upside-down cake, or blended into a refreshing Dole Whip. After you check out all 40 of these pineapple desserts (like pineapple upside-down cheesecake and fried piña colada rings), you'll be feeling like you're living on island time too.
If your pineapple is less than ripe, don't worry. Grilling pineapple is the best route for achieving a caramelized, juicy result, lackluster pineapples included. Add a dollop of homemade ice cream to make a grilled pineapple sundae, and no one will be the wiser. Intimidated by cutting a whole pineapple? No sweat, we've got all the easiest tips and tricks for cutting up a pineapple. And if you just simply don't want to bother with one, we totally support you skipping chopping up a pineapple all together. Many of these recipes require canned pineapple over fresh (especially if you're baking). Win!
Got leftovers? It would be a crime to not blend it up for a batch of our favorite classic piña coladas, use its juice for a pineapple margarita, or add it to one of these savory pineapple dinners.
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