Caramelized Pineapple Parfaits
 
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
 
These parfaits are delicious! Your yield will vary based on what glasses you use to assemble your parfaits, but if you have leftovers of any of the components, that's not a bad problem to have! Caramelizing pineapple takes awhile, but I've included two options (stovetop and oven) that I've tested out for you. When caramelizing, be patient. Don't stop when the fruit has pale coloring; instead, wait until you have those gorgeous, dark-golden tones. You're going to want to start keeping caramelized pineapple on hand all the time for topping ice cream (and skillet cakes, duh.) Don't ask me how I know this.
Author:
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
Caramelized Pineapple Ingredients:
  • 4 pounds pineapple, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
Other Ingredients:
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
  • pound cake, cubed (I used store-bought this time, but here's my favorite from-scratch recipe!)
Instructions
  1. Caramelize the pineapple on the stovetop or in the oven. STOVETOP: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar and cook, stirring, for 1 minute (the butter and sugar will remain separated). Add the pineapple and cook, tossing periodically, until the juice has mostly evaporated and the pineapple is nicely caramelized, about 35-40 minutes. OVEN: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Place the chopped pineapple in a baking dish, melt the butter in the microwave, and pour the melted butter evenly over the pineapple. Crumble the brown sugar evenly over the pineapple. Bake for around 2 hours, tossing every 20-25 minutes, until caramelized and delicious. Cool completely.
  2. Whip the cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and coconut extract together to stiff peaks.
  3. Assemble the parfaits: Place a layer of pound cake cubes into the bottom of each glass. Top with caramelized pineapple and whipped cream. Repeat layers until each glass is full. Serve!
Recipe by Willow Bird Baking at https://willowbirdbaking.com/2017/07/17/caramelized-pineapple-parfaits/