Poundcake with Grilled Pineapple and Peppered Vanilla Syrup

[Guest guest]

This is another one of those dessert recipes that is almost

effortless, yet looks and tastes like you spent a lot of time on it.

Grilling the pineapple rings brings out a lovely caramelized

sweetness, which lays perfectly on the pound cake base. The syrup,

spiced with ginger and peppercorns and finished off with fresh lime

juice, is a lovely topper.

 

Use your own favorite pound cake recipe, or cheat and use a purchased

cake. The syrup and pineapple rings can be made ahead of time, so it

can be served at a moment's notice. The finished recipe can be seen

at http://www.28cooks.com

 

Poundcake with Grilled Pineapple and Peppered Vanilla Syrup

1 purchased pound cake, cut into ½ " slices

1 pineapple, cored and cut into ½ " rings

Cooking spray

1 ½ c water

3 tbsp sugar

4 strips of lemon peel

3 strips of lime peel

3 whole coriander seeds

¼ tsp black peppercorns

2 slices fresh ginger

1 whole clove

½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise

1 tbsp fresh lime juice

 

Slice pound cake and place on individual plates. Spray grill pan or

grill rack with cooking spray. Over high heat, grill pineapple

slices, 1-2 minutes per side. Place on top of poundcake.

For syrup, combine water to vanilla bean in a small saucepan. Over

high heat, bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer syrup for 10

minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Strain out solids.

Serve over pineapple and pound cake.

 

Enjoy!

Christiane