Archive for April, 2008

Grilled Pineapple with Mascarpone and Brandy Glaze

1/2 pineapple (trimmed)
1/4 cup brandy
6- 8 TBS butter
4 TBS brown sugar
½ tsp vanilla
½ – ¾ cup mascarpone cheese

1. Combine brandy, butter, sugar, vanilla in small pan
2. CAREFULLY heat mixture
3.  Cook until mixture thickens
4. Baste pineapple slices with syrup and grill until browned
5. Transfer slices to plates
6. Place dollup of mascarpone in center, anoint with remaining syrup
7. Garnish with mint leaves

Makes about four servings

Buon Appetito
Cooking with Cordier