Description
This Warm Coconut Pineapple Pudding is a delightful tropical dessert featuring fresh pineapple and desiccated coconut baked into a moist, tender pudding. Enhanced with a buttery batter and topped with a tangy citrus glaze, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and refreshing zest, ideal for sharing warm with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding
- 200g (1 cup) fresh pineapple, chopped
- 150g (3/4 cup) desiccated coconut
- 100g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 100g (1/2 cup) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 150ml (2/3 cup) whole milk
- 180g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Citrus Glaze
- 100g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm (8-inch) baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and desiccated coconut, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar until smooth, then add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing well to blend thoroughly.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined, taking care not to overmix. Then fold in the chopped fresh pineapple evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking. Place in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the pudding from the oven and allow it to cool slightly to set and make it easier to glaze.
- Prepare Citrus Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and lemon zest until smooth to create a tangy glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the citrus glaze evenly over the warm pudding just before serving to add brightness and sweetness.
Notes
- Ensure the pineapple is fresh for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the pudding light and tender.
- The glaze adds a zesty finish; adjust the amount of orange juice for desired consistency.
- Allow the pudding to cool slightly before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- This pudding can be served warm or at room temperature.
