Grilled Pound Cake With Tequila-Soaked Pineapple
Serves: 6
Carter Wolf
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
54
Sweetness
51
Sourness
36
mins
Prep time (avg)
3.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat, or prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill
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In a small saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, tequila and 1/4 cup water
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Set the pan on the grill (or a side burner on medium-high heat) and cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil
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Remove from the heat and let stand until cool
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Put the pineapple slices in a baking dish and pour the cooled syrup over them, tossing gently to coat
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Let stand at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes
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Whip the heavy cream in a bowl to the soft-peak stage
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Refrigerate until ready to use
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Spread the butter on both sides of each pound cake slice and grill, turning once, until light golden, about 1 minute per side
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Drain the pineapple, reserving the syrup, and grill, turning once, until grill marks appear, about 1 minute per side
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To assemble, place each pound cake slice on a dessert plate and top with 2 pineapple rings
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Drizzle a little of the tequila syrup over each plate, top with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a mint sprig and some chopped mint