Caramelized Pineapple Sundaes with Chocolate-Coconut Sauce Recipe

Name: Caramelized Pineapple Sundaes with Chocolate-Coconut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup unsalted macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped; 1 15-ounce can sweetened cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez); 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; Pinch of salt; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons (firmly packed) golden brown sugar; 1 small pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 pints vanilla ice cream

Servings: persons

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
1 15-ounce can sweetened cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez)
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons (firmly packed) golden brown sugar
1 small pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 pints vanilla ice cream

1
Line 8x8-inch baking pan with foil.
2
Stir sugar and water in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves.
3
Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 7 minutes.
4
Mix in nuts.
5
Immediately pour mixture into prepared pan, spreading slightly.
6
Cool completely.
7
Peel foil off praline.
8
Coarsely chop praline.
9
(Can be made 1 week ahead.
10
Store refrigerated in airtight container.)
11
Bring cream of coconut and cocoa to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking until smooth.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Add extracts and salt; whisk to blend.
14
Cool.
15
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
16
Cover and chill.
17
Bring to room temperature before using.)
18
Melt butter and sugar in very large skillet over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
19
Increase heat to high.
20
Add pineapple and saute until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
21
Divide pineapple among 8 sundae dishes.
22
Top each with 1 scoop of ice cream.
23
Top with sauce and praline.

540

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup unsalted macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped, 1 15-ounce can sweetened cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez), and more.

Yes, Caramelized Pineapple Sundaes with Chocolate-Coconut Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caramelized Pineapple Sundaes with Chocolate-Coconut Sauce

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