Cool Pineapple and Kiwi Dessert
- Two 20-ounce cans crushed pineapple in unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 packets unflavored powdered gelatin
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 long strips of lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 kiwis, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
- In a blender, puree the crushed pineapple with its juice in 2 batches.
- Using a rubber spatula, press the puree through a strainer.
- Discard the solids.
- In a small bowl, combine the water and gelatin and let stand until the gelatin softens, about 10 minutes.
- Line the bottom of a 9-by-2 inch-round cake pan with a round of wax paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple puree with the heavy cream, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and softened gelatin.
- Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbles appear around the edge, about 12 minutes.
- Remove the lemon zest.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and refrigerate overnight.
- Run a knife around the inside of the pan and unmold the dessert onto a large platter.
- Remove the wax paper.
- Decorate with the kiwi slices and serve cut in wedges.
pineapple, water, packets unflavored powdered gelatin, heavy cream, sugar, long strips of lemon zest, lemon juice, kiwis
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cool-pineapple-and-kiwi-dessert (may not work)