Pineapple Sundaes Recipe

Name: Pineapple Sundaes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, or chocolate chips; 1 stick unsalted butter, sliced; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons half-and-half; 1 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature; 1 store-bought pound cake, cut into 6 to 8 thick slices; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into wedges; Shredded coconut, toasted, and/or peanuts, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, or chocolate chips
1 stick unsalted butter, sliced
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons half-and-half
1 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1 store-bought pound cake, cut into 6 to 8 thick slices
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into wedges
Shredded coconut, toasted, and/or peanuts, for garnish (optional)

1
Combine the chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
2
Heat at 50 percent power for 2 minutes; stir, then microwave at 30-second intervals until completely melted.
3
Whisk in the cocoa and 1 3/4 cups sugar until smooth.
4
Microwave the mixture on full power for 5 minutes, stopping to whisk occasionally.
5
(Don't worry if the mixture looks grainy; continue to cook and whisk until smooth.)
6
Add 1 cup half-and-half and microwave on full power until smooth and slightly fudgy, 2 minutes.
7
Transfer to a thermos to keep warm.
8
Fold the remaining 2 tablespoons half-and-half and 2 tablespoons sugar into the mascarpone in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
9
Preheat a grill to medium.
10
Brush the cake slices lightly with oil and grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
11
Brush the pineapple lightly with oil and grill until marked, about 1 minute per side.
12
Top the cake with pineapple, a scoop of mascarpone cream and hot fudge.
13
Garnish with coconut and/or nuts, if desired.
14
Photograph by Rick Lew

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, or chocolate chips, 1 stick unsalted butter, sliced, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Sundaes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pineapple Sundaes

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