GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH COCONUT, CHILE, AND LIME ICE CREAM

GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH COCONUT, CHILE, AND LIME ICE CREAM image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch slices
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (if using a grill pan)
Confectioners' sugar, to dust
Ice cream:
1 cup canned coconut milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup sugar
Grated zest of 2 unwaxed limes and freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime
1/2 large red chile, seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

To make the ice cream, put the coconut milk, cream, and sugar in a saucepan. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Let cool, then add the lime zest, lime juice, and chile. Transfer to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, or pour into a rigid covered container and freeze for 1 1/2 - 2 hours unti the ice cream has set about 1 inch from the edge. Beat to break down the larger crystals, then return to the freezer for a further 4 hours or overnight. Preheat the grill or stove-top grill pan. If using the grill pan, add the butter and melt, to prevent the pineapple from sticking. Add the pineapple and cook for 5 minutes on each side, until slightly charred. Dust the pineapple with confectioners' sugar and serve with scoops of the ice cream.