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grilled pineapple shortcake with cinnamon cream

Grilled Pineapple Shortcake with Cinnamon Cream

A delightful summer dessert featuring caramelized, smoky grilled pineapple layered with fluffy homemade shortcake and topped with a spiced, lightly sweetened whipped cream.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

For the Shortcake Biscuits
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream plus extra for brushing
For the Grilled Pineapple
  • 1 large Pineapple peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch thick rings or spears
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil melted
For the Cinnamon Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C). Lightly oil the grates.
  2. Prepare the shortcake dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 3/4 cup of heavy cream until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll to about 3/4-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter (about 3 inches) to cut out the rounds. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush the tops lightly with extra heavy cream, and bake on the grill (indirect heat) or in a conventional oven at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
  4. Prepare the pineapple: Whisk together the melted coconut oil and brown sugar. Brush both sides of the pineapple slices with the mixture. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until distinct grill marks appear and the fruit is slightly caramelized and tender.
  5. Make the cinnamon cream: In a chilled bowl, combine the cold heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer (or whisk vigorously) until stiff peaks form.
  6. Assemble the shortcake: Split each warm shortcake biscuit horizontally. Place a grilled pineapple ring on the bottom half, top generously with the cinnamon cream, and place the biscuit top on the cream. Serve immediately, perhaps with an extra drizzle of cream.

Notes

For a smokier flavor, brush the biscuits with melted butter instead of cream before grilling. Ensure the pineapple is dry before oiling and grilling to achieve better caramelization.