Description
This easy Scalloped Pineapple recipe combines tropical sweetness with a creamy, plant-based cheese sauce and a natural gelling agent for perfect texture. Ideal as a warm side, dessert, or brunch dish, it features layers of juicy pineapple and a smooth sauce enhanced with aromatic onions, garlic, and a subtle tang from vegetarian Worcestershire sauce and grape juice. Simple to prepare and versatile, this comforting dish is sure to delight your family and guests.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Fresh pineapple: 1 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced
- Plant-based cheese: 1 cup, shredded or diced
- Natural gelling agent: 1 teaspoon
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural): 1 tablespoon
- Onion: 1 small, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, freshly minced
- Plant-based butter: 2 tablespoons
- Flour: 2 tablespoons
- Grape juice (natural): 1/2 cup
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Peel, core, and slice the fresh pineapple into uniform rounds or segments to ensure even cooking and beautiful layering in the baking dish.
- Cook the Aromatics: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the plant-based butter. Add finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously to form a roux. Gradually add plant-based cheese and grape juice while stirring. Simmer gently, then add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens and is silky smooth.
- Incorporate the Natural Gelling Agent: Dissolve the natural gelling agent in a small amount of cold water, then stir into the sauce to help it set properly after baking.
- Assemble and Bake: Butter a baking dish and layer pineapple slices evenly. Pour over the creamy sauce and repeat layers if there is space. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 40 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
Notes
- Use ripe pineapple with a sweet aroma and slightly giving golden skin for the best flavor.
- Slice pineapple evenly for uniform cooking and an attractive presentation.
- The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon but still pourable for easy layering.
- Bake uncovered to develop a golden top and allow excess moisture to evaporate.
- Let the baked dish rest briefly before serving to enhance texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: scalloped pineapple, plant-based, tropical, creamy, vegan, baked pineapple, side dish, dessert, family meal
