Prep time:

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Total time:

Serves: 4

1 large pineapple

4tbsp of agave nectar

1 lime

1 generous handful of flaked almonds

1 pot of coconut yoghurt – I love The Coconut Collab

A light and zingy pudding that is perfect to pep up your tastebuds and a beautiful way to end a meal. Roasting the pineapple and then stirring through lime zest and agave nectar gives an extra depth to this tropical favourite. The toasted almonds give a welcome crunch, while the coconut yoghurt is so light and complements the pineapple perfectly. It's a fabulous dairy free and vegan option too. The pineapple can be prepared up to 8 hours before serving, and the almonds toasted several days in advance and kept in an airtight container.

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Top and tail the pineapple and stand on a board.
  3. Using a sharp knife, remove the skin by cutting down the pineapple. Take care to remove all the brown spots. While still upright, cut the pineapple in half lengthways, then into quarters and then again so you have 8 long wedges. If there is a woody core, remove from each edge.
  4. Pop the pieces on a baking tray and roast for 20 mins.
  5. Meanwhile, scatter the flaked almonds over another baking tray and roast for 6-7 mins until they’re golden brown. Set a timer as they burn very easily. Allow to cool.
  6. When the pineapple is cooked, allow to cool. Then cut into bite size pieces, mixing with the agave nectar. Zest the lime over the pineapple.
  7. Serve with a generous spoonful of coconut yoghurt and scatter with toasted almonds. Zest over more lime for decoration if you like.

About Charlotte Butterworth
aka @theneedy.greedy

Charlotte is a private caterer, cookery teacher and recipe creator sharing her original recipes on Instagram and Facebook as @theneedy.greedy.
She trained as a Cordon Bleu cook, but has developed her own signature style of using lots of vegetables, big flavours and love of Mediterranean style cooking.
Charlotte runs cookery workshops and teaches individuals in her lovely kitchen in Cranbrook, helping people rediscover their culinary mojo with new ideas for delicious, healthy and easy meals for everyday and entertaining. Visit her Instagram to find her workshop schedules and to speak to her about tuition.
She also caters for everything from intimate dinners and family celebrations to drinks parties and corporate events. Charlotte is also co-founder of the Small Business Supper Club Kent, which holds monthly events to bring small business owners, creatives and sole traders together. Do contact her at
charlotte@butterworth.co.uk
for more information about catering, teaching or supper clubs.


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