Christmas Pineapple Bake

A unique and sweet Southern-inspired side dish featuring chunks of juicy pineapple baked in a light, buttery custard with a hint of cinnamon. This warm and tropical dish provides a refreshing and tangy contrast to savory holiday meats like ham or turkey. It is a nostalgic, festive favorite that adds a bright and unexpected flavor to the traditional Christmas menu.

Prep 15 minCook 55 minTotal 70 minUpdated Jul 3, 202670 minVegetarianGluten Free

A unique and sweet Southern-inspired side dish featuring chunks of juicy pineapple baked in a light, buttery custard with a hint of cinnamon. This warm and tropical dish provides a refreshing and tangy contrast to savory holiday meats like ham or turkey. It is a nostalgic, festive favorite that adds a bright and unexpected flavor to the traditional Christmas menu.

Ingredients

  • 180 ml Low-fat milk
  • 60 g Greek yogurt
  • 50 g Granulated sugar
  • 240 g Canned pineapple (crushed)
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 5 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Fresh orange zest
  • 450 g Cooked rice
  • 40 g Fresh cranberries
  • 50 g Fresh pineapple slices
  • 2 tsp Rosemary sprigs
  • 5 tbsp Powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 175°C. Lightly coat the inside of a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray or vegetable oil.
  2. Whisk together the eggs, low-fat milk, and Greek yogurt. Add the granulated sugar, crushed pineapple with its juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and orange zest, and mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in the cooked rice until evenly combined.
  4. Pour into the baking dish. Arrange pineapple slices on top, then garnish with cranberries and rosemary.
  5. Bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove and let cool. Dust the top with powdered sugar.

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