Pina Colada Grilled Pineapple

During a cookout with friends, I forgot about dessert. I had a fresh pineapple and coconut, so I improvised. Now I grill pineapple at every cookout.

Pina Colada Grilled Pineapple

Average Rating: 3

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine whipped topping, lemon zest and extract. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. In a small bowl, combine oil and cinnamon. Brush over both sides of pineapple slices.
  • 2. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill pineapple, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Place pineapple on dessert plates. Top with whipped topping mixture; sprinkle with coconut.