Grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Drizzle
A tropical dessert dream! These juicy grilled pineapple rings are caramelized to perfection, paired with creamy vanilla ice cream, and drizzled with luscious caramel sauce. A refreshing and elegant dessert that’s both simple and indulgent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into rings
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or melted butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Brush pineapple slices with coconut oil and sprinkle lightly with brown sugar and cinnamon if using.
- Grill pineapple rings for 3–4 minutes per side until caramelized and grill marks appear.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Place two grilled pineapple rings on each serving plate.
- Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle generously with caramel sauce.
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe pineapple for best flavor and natural sweetness.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut milk ice cream and vegan caramel sauce.
- Serve immediately after assembling to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: grilled pineapple, tropical dessert, summer treat, vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle, easy dessert