Don’t Sweat it: Easy Pineapple Dessert

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Spikey little pineapple tops have moved into pots in our backyard, waving their little fronds in the air, like they just don’t care.

Nate and Alex are obsessed with growing them, so when I asked what I should make for dessert, the answer was in front of us.

Not one of those plants has produced an actual pineapple that we can use, but I could go to the store, buy a pineapple, and then Alex and Nate could slice off the top and plant that one as well.

“So, just pineapple, for dessert?” I asked Nate and Alex.

“Well, no,” Nate said. “There’s a dessert my mom used to make that was easy. You just put sour cream and brown sugar on top of the fresh pineapple, and it’s really good.”

And, I thought that sounded like a great idea, but then, Nate said this:

“It does make my face sweat, though.”

“Well, I don’t want to fix a dessert that makes your face sweat,” I said.

“No, it’s fine. I don’t mind.”

“No, let’s think of another dessert we could make instead.”

Nate, Alex, and I sat in silence for I don’t know how long, just gazing at the pineapple fronds. Finally, I’d had enough silence:

“Okay, face sweats it is!”

So, if you want to try one of Nate’s favorite desserts—so good it might cause hot flashes to the face—here’s the recipe:

–Fresh pineapple, cut into chunks (1/2 cup)

–Sour cream (couple of tablespoons)

–Brown sugar (couple of teaspoons)

I just basically filled a small bowl with pineapple chunks, placed dollops of sour cream on top, and sprinkled with brown sugar. It tastes best if you mix everything together as you’re eating. And, just for Nate, I hummed the tune of “Girl, I Want to Make You Sweat” while putting the dessert together.

Results:

I have to agree that this dessert is easy and incredibly refreshing. It’s perfect for a warm evening—no oven needed. I think Nate would have enjoyed his dessert more, if I hadn’t stopped several times to ask him if his face was sweating, yet.

And, as a bonus: There is a new pineapple top in the family, which we shall name Happy Hour.

Your Turn: What’s your favorite easy dessert to make?

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24 thoughts on “Don’t Sweat it: Easy Pineapple Dessert”

    1. We don’t know. It’s kind of a mystery. But, yes, you can grow a pineapple from a pineapple top, but it takes about 3 years. We do have a plant that already has a pineapple on it–we bought it that way–but I don’t want to eat that pineapple because it’s too cute, and once you cut the pineapple from the plant, I don’t think it will grow another one. You have to plant a whole new pineapple top.

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  6. That’s very interesting, but of course now I want to know if it indeed made his face sweat or not? And also… why?
    Sour cream and brown sugar is my go-to filler for crepes. A surprisingly fabulous combination. I may have to get pineapple to add to that.

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    1. Ooh! That sounds amazing–the sour cream and brown sugar combo for crepes. We have no idea why his face sweats with this dessert. It doesn’t sweat for pineapple or sour cream or brown sugar–just this combination. Very strange, indeed.

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  7. This sounds delicious! I’m sadly mildly allergic to pineapples. Which is obviously a curse. But I do enjoy a version of that with peaches or strawberries. I just pop everything in the fridge in advance so it can be a really cool treat, and I 100% agree, it’s so much better when you mix everything as you go!

    Take care! 🙂

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  8. Best kind of dessert! No cook, plus you get a cute spiky plant out of it. I’m always doing this too, and I have a row of pineapple plants looking cute and delivering nothing. Btw, try pineapple with some salt and pepper sprinkled on top, it’s delicious!

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  9. As long as you don’t put the pineapple on pizza, that’s all that matters. I’m still chuckling at “waving their fronds in the air like they just don’t care” too. Another funny and wonderful post, Cecilia. 😀 And the dessert looks super tasty. Pineapple with Tajin scattered on top makes a very refreshing summery dish, FYI.

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