GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH LIME DIP

Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip image

Serve this dish as an appetizer or a dessert-the choice is yours! If desired, the pineapple spears can be rolled in flaked coconut before grilling. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 fresh pineapple
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
LIME DIP:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

Peel and core the pineapple; cut vertically into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge horizontally into 2 spears. In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the brown sugar, honey and lime juice; add pineapple and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the yogurt, honey, brown sugar, lime juice and zest. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain pineapple, discarding marinade. Grill pineapple spears, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until grill marks are golden brown. Serve with lime dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.