Cinnamon Roasted Pineapple with Macadamia Nut Cream
Serves 4
Time 1 hr 15 min
The natural sweetness of pineapple and dates and the richness of macadamia nuts make this a palate-pleasing dessert, but it's also something you could enjoy at breakfast—try it over hot oatmeal.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup raw unsalted macadamia nuts or cashews
- 1/3 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
Method
In a small bowl, combine nuts and dates with 1 cup boiling water and let soak 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange pineapple in a single layer over the paper and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Roast until pineapple is very tender and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
Pour nuts, dates and soaking water into a blender and add vanilla and salt.
Blend until very smooth, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender once or twice.
Serve drizzled over the warm pineapple.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 330 calories (170 from fat), 19g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 44g carbohydrates (6g dietary fiber, 33g sugar), 3g protein.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup raw unsalted macadamia nuts or cashews
- 1/3 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt