Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Rum Sauce
Grilled pineapple is the ultimate easy summer dessert—sweet, caramelized, and just a little smoky from the grill. Paired with a creamy coconut rum dipping sauce, it’s a quick crowd-pleaser perfect for cookouts and warm evenings.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 large pineapple
Coconut Rum Sauce
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp cream of coconut
- 2 tbsp coconut rum
- 1½ tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Slice the pineapple and place on skewers. (Tip!! Soak the skewers for 30 mins prior to using to prevent them from burning)
- Prepare the coconut rum sauce by pouring the coconut milk, cream of coconut and coconut rum into a small saucepan. Stir to combine. Stir in the cornstarch. Heat over low/medium heat while stirring until sauce is thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter until smooth. Let the sauce cool.
- Preheat grill to 350-450℉. Rub cooking oil on grates of the grill to prevent sticking.
- Grill the pineapple for about 4-6 minutes on each side, until slightly blackened. Serve with cooled coconut rum sauce.
Notes
Make Ahead:
Slice the pineapple and mix the sauce up to 2–3 days in advance. Store the pineapple in an airtight container in the fridge and keep the sauce chilled in a jar. Hot + Cold Combo:
Grill the pineapple fresh and serve it warm, paired with the cold, creamy coconut sauce. That contrast? So good. Leftover Love:
Extra grilled pineapple? Yes please. It’s amazing chilled and chopped into yogurt bowls, oatmeal, or fruit salsa the next day. Kid-Friendly Swap:
Leave out the rum and use coconut or vanilla extract instead for a family-friendly version. Party Tip:
Thread pineapple chunks onto skewers before grilling for easy serving at BBQs or summer get-togethers. No forks needed!
Slice the pineapple and mix the sauce up to 2–3 days in advance. Store the pineapple in an airtight container in the fridge and keep the sauce chilled in a jar. Hot + Cold Combo:
Grill the pineapple fresh and serve it warm, paired with the cold, creamy coconut sauce. That contrast? So good. Leftover Love:
Extra grilled pineapple? Yes please. It’s amazing chilled and chopped into yogurt bowls, oatmeal, or fruit salsa the next day. Kid-Friendly Swap:
Leave out the rum and use coconut or vanilla extract instead for a family-friendly version. Party Tip:
Thread pineapple chunks onto skewers before grilling for easy serving at BBQs or summer get-togethers. No forks needed!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg