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GRILLED POUND CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE "SALSA" Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
CAKE
¾ c. heavy whipping cream
3 tbsp. powdered sugar
¼ tsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. tequila (if desired)
8 slices pound cake (cut each ½ inch thick)
2 to 3 tbsp. buter, melted
Pineapple "Salsa" - see below)
4 fresh mix leaves, for garnish

SALSA
2 c. fresh pineapple, cut into ½ inch cubes
2 tbsp. fresh mint thinly slivered
1 or 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice, or more to taste
1 tbsp. light brown sugar, or more to taste
Directions:
Directions:
CAKE
1. Beat cream with mixer until soft peaks form, add powdered sugar, cinnamon and tequila. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. The whipped cream can be made several hours ahead. Refrigerate it, covered, until ready to serve.
2. Lightly brush each slice of pound cake with butter on both sides. Cook the pound cake in a skillet, 1 to 2 minutes pre side, until lightly toasted. You may also grill on a Bar-B-Que.
3. Place the pound cake slices on plates. Top each serving with a spoonful of Pineapple "Salsa" and a dollop of whipped cream, garnish with a sprig of mint and serve at once.

SALSA
1. Place the pineapple, mint, jalapeño(s), lime juice and brown sugar in a non-reactive mixing bowl, but don't mix them until 5 minutes before you are ready to serve. Taste for seasoning, adding more lime juice and/or brown sugar as necessary.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4

 

 

 

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