Simple Pineapple
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
I'd like to introduce this easy breezy dessert you can put together in a matter of minutes. If you give this a try, you are sure to make it again 'n' again. I tried this recipe the same day I saw it on Siri's Corner blog and liked it so much that I made it again within a week. The ingredients and procedure suggested by her and me are the same, but the proportions are different. She suggests a 1.5 : 1 : 1 ratio of pineapple : condensed milk : whipped cream whereas I prefer a 2 : 1 : 1 ratio.
Total calories for this dessert : 670. Total Fat Calories : 180
Ingredients : Very few
Effort : minimal
Verdict : tasty!
Simple Pineapple (Serves 2)
You need :
A small can of crushed pineapple : 8 ounces/225 grams/1 cup
ready-to-use Whipped cream : half a cup/120 ml
Condensed milk : half a cup/120 ml
saffron : 5 strands
warm water : 1 tablespoon
A container with a lid
Prepare:
Heat the tablespoon of water for 5-10 seconds in a microwave. Put the saffron strands in it and set aside.
Procedure:
Take the container and empty the can of crushed pineapple into it. Measure and pour the condensed milk into the pineapple. Add the whipped cream. Give this mixture a nice stir for half a minute. Pour the saffron+water into the above mixture. Stir for another half minute.
Close the container with the lid and leave it in the refrigerator for atleast 2 hours.
Serve:
Serves 2. Serving size should be a little less than 1/2 cup. This way, you'll have more to serve when they come back for a second serving :)
Notes:
The first time you make this, try it with the above proportions. If you find it too sweet for your palette, you can use a little less condensed milk the next time.
Do get a small, cute pack of saffron ~ it costs about $5 and lasts forever.
Any brand of "crushed pineapple in juice" will do.
I use Reddi Whip brand whipped cream which you can directly spray onto your dessert.
I used Kroger/Nestle Carnation brand of condensed milk. Any brand is fine. I *heart* Condensed milk. Nestle Milkmaid was my favorite dessert as a kid :)
Calorie-count:
| Ingredients | Size | Calories | Fat Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crushed Pineapple | 1 Cup | 70 | 0 |
| Whipped cream | half cup | 80 | 60 |
| Condensed milk | half cup | 520 | 120 |
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