Pineapple Lasagna
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
- 6 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 6 oz guanabana puree
- 1/4 cup chilled heavy cream
- 1/4 cup diced ripe mango
- 3 ounces strawberries, chopped
- 7 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Stand one half of pineapple upright.
- Position a large sharp knife at top of pineapple, at outer edge of core, and slice downward to cut pineapple into two pieces.
- Set aside piece that does not contain core for assembly of dish, and cut core out of other section.
- Repeat with the other half of pineapple.
- Dice enough of cored sections to produce 1/4 cup diced pineapple.
- Puree cream cheese and guanabana in a food processor until very smooth, then transfer mixture to a large bowl.
- Beat heavy cream in a chilled bowl with whisk until it just holds soft peaks.
- Fold whipped cream, mango, and diced pineapple into cream cheese mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Place strawberries in a food processor or blender and sprinkle with sugar.
- Let stand for 10 minutes, then process until smooth.
- Strain and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat broiler.
- Starting with wider sides, cut 6 thin slices from each half of reserved pineapple using a mandoline or sharp knife, for a total of 12 slices.
- Trim slices so they are evenly rectangular, lay on a greased baking sheet, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Broil until sugar melts and browns, about 10 minutes.
- To assemble one "lasagna": Lay 1 slice of pineapple, sugar side up, on a plate.
- Spread with guanabana cream, then top with another slice of pineapple, sugar side up, and more guanabana cream.
- Finish with a third slice of pineapple, sugar side up.
- Repeat to form 3 more "lasagnas."
- Decorate with strawberry sauce and serve.
pineapple, cream cheese, puree, diced ripe mango, strawberries, sugar, sugar
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pineapple-lasagna-109616 (may not work)