PINA COLADA GRILLED PINEAPPLE

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During a cookout with friends, I forgot about dessert. I had a fresh pineapple and coconut, so I improvised. Now I grill pineapple at every cookout. -Josee Lanzi, New Port Richey, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon coconut extract
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine whipped topping, lemon zest and extract. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. In a small bowl, combine oil and cinnamon. Brush over both sides of pineapple slices., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill pineapple, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Place pineapple on dessert plates. Top with whipped topping mixture; sprinkle with coconut.

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