🍍 Grilled Pineapple
Ingredients
Fresh pineapple, cut into rings or spears
2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Pinch of cinnamon
A squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
Preheat a grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat.
Brush pineapple slices with honey/maple syrup and sprinkle lightly with brown sugar + cinnamon.
Grill for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized with grill marks.
Finish with a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
👉 Great on its own, with vanilla ice cream, or as a topping for cheesecakes!
🧁 Mini Cheesecakes
Ingredients (makes ~12)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
3 tbsp melted butter
16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Mix crumbs + butter, press a spoonful into each liner (the crust).
Beat cream cheese + sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Pour batter over crusts, filling each ¾ full.
Bake 18–20 min until just set. Cool completely, then chill in fridge at least 2 hours.