Caramelized Pineapple and Coconut Pudding with Lime Ginger Syrup

Ingredients

• •1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into rings
• •1/4 cup brown sugar
• •1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• •1 cup coconut milk
• •2 cups whole milk
• •1/4 cup granulated sugar
• •1/4 cup cornstarch
• •1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •1/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted
• •1/4 cup lime juice
• •2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• •2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter and brown sugar, and stir until the sugar is dissolved and caramelized.

2. 2

   Add pineapple rings to the skillet and cook until golden and caramelized on both sides. Set aside to cool.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

4. 4

   Whisk cornstarch with 1/4 cup water until smooth, then slowly pour it into the heated milk mixture. Stir continuously until thickened.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour the pudding into serving dishes and let it cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

6. 6

   For the syrup, mix lime juice, grated fresh ginger, and honey (or maple syrup) in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat for 5 minutes, strain, and let cool.

7. 7

   To serve, top each pudding with a caramelized pineapple ring, drizzle with lime ginger syrup, and sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut.