
Grilled Pineapple Shortcake Sundaes
Enjoy these delicious grilled pineapple shortcake sundaes.
- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Total Time
- 10 mins
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
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1 cup mandarin oranges
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1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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6 prepared individual shortcakes
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1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
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1 tbsp. cornstarch
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570ml vanilla ice cream
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1/4 cup sweetend shredded coconut, toasted
Steps to Sunshine!
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Drain pineapple, reserve juice. Heat grill to medium-low.
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Melt butter and brown sugar in a heavy medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, stirring often. Place pineapple slices and shortcakes on separate baking sheets. Brush both sides of each with some butter mixture.
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Stir reserved pineapple juice, cream and cornstarch into butter mixture. Stir over medium-low heat, until bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
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Grill shortcakes 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until light golden and crisp. Grill pineapple slices 5 to 9 minutes, turning once, until browned and hot.
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To serve: Place shortcakes on dessert plates. Top each with a small scoop of ice cream and 2 pineapple slices. Spoon some warm sauce over each, sprinkle with coconut and serve immediately. Alternatively, spoon ice cream into a sundae glass and top with shortcake, pineapple, sauce and coconut.