Pineapple cheese is a typical dessert from the Ecuadorian coast. Made with simple ingredients like pineapple juice, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, and rum, it results in a delicious flan baked in a water bath until set. It is served with caramelized pineapple slices, creating a perfect balance between sweetness and tropical flavors.
Pineapple Cheese combines the freshness of the fruit with the creaminess of a smooth dessert, ideal for sharing on any occasion.
The sweet and tropical flavor of pineapple stands out in every bite, providing a unique experience to enjoy with family or friends.
A recipe that will surprise everyone with its delicate balance of flavors and textures.
Pineapple Cheese
Ingredients
10 Small flan molds greased with butter
2 cups of Sugar
½ cup of Water
2 ½ cups of Fresh pineapple juice, strained and without foam
1 tablespoon of Cornstarch
1 cup of Milk
10 Eggs
1 teaspoon of Vanilla essence or extract
2 tablespoons of Rum
10 Pineapple slices
Brown sugar
Preparation
Step 1 : In a small pot, combine water with one cup of sugar and bring to a boil over high heat without stirring for 10 minutes, until the caramel begins to turn a golden color.
Step 2 : Then, remove from heat and quickly distribute the caramel into the flan molds.
Step 3 : In another small pot over low heat, mix the pineapple juice with the cornstarch and the remaining cup of sugar, bringing it to a boil and simmering for 5 minutes until it begins to thicken.
Step 4 : Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Step 5 : Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Step 6 : In a bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer at low speed, gradually adding the pineapple syrup, vanilla, milk, and rum until well combined.
Step 7 : Strain the mixture and pour into the flan molds.
Step 8 : Bake the flans in a water bath for 45 minutes, until set.
Step 9 : Remove from oven, let cool, then refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.
Step 10 : Meanwhile, sprinkle a tablespoon of brown sugar over each pineapple slice and broil or grill until the sugar bubbles and caramelizes.
Step 11 : To unmold the flans, immerse the molds in warm water for a few minutes to help loosen the caramel and release them easily.
Step 12 : Serve each flan accompanied by a caramelized pineapple slice.
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