41 Best Pineapple Recipes: Tacos, Cocktails, Desserts, and More
These pineapple recipes prove how adaptable this fragrant fruit is. It’s delicious on its own—and extra-delicious roasted, sautéed, or grilled, slicked with rum or topped with ice cream. (Or piled on French toast.) But pineapple can shine in savory dishes too: It’s great with seafood, pork, chicken, or pretty much any protein that needs a touch of tangy sweetness. Below, you’ll find our favorite pineapple recipes—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson3/41Coconut Milk French Toast With Pineapple Syrup
Trying to cook from your pantry? This brunch recipe will help you use those cans: canned pineapple, canned coconut milk, plus whatever bread you have on hand.
Photo by Joseph De Leo8/41Coconut Tapioca With Pineapple, Mango, And Lime
This dessert from chef Joanne Chang features a light and refreshing coconut tapioca, topped with sweet mango, pineapple, and lime zest.
Photo by Ed Anderson13/41Pineapple, Blackberry, and Basil Smoothie
If you like to start your day with a smoothie, it's great to have pineapple on hand. Throw it in the blender with blackberries, basil, coconut water, and lime for full refreshment.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Simon Andrews14/41Pineapple Shrimp Noodle Bowls
Caramelized pineapple and sautéed shrimp get tossed in a sweet, sour, and spicy sauce—serve over rice noodles or any grain, and top with lots of fresh basil.
