Pineapple cream

Pineapple cream

Desserts

A refreshing and light dessert, pineapple cream is perfect for a summer meal or as an appetizer.

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Discover this delicious pineapple cream, a refreshing and light dessert that can be prepared in a matter of minutes. It’s perfect for summer evenings or as an appetizer.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Calories268 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodpan
  • Estimated cost$3.43 $0.57 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.97
  • $0.02
  • $0.92
  • $1.40
  • $0.12

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Chop the butter into small pieces and set aside. ≈ 3 min
  2. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. ≈ 2 min
  3. Cut the pineapple into slices and chunks of a medium size, removing the skin. ≈ 8 min
  4. Blend the pineapple in a blender until it forms a smooth, lump-free puree. ≈ 4 min
  5. Pour: Pour, pour, pour ≈ 3 min
  6. Add the sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch, and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are completely combined. ≈ 4 min
  7. Heat to a medium temperature and continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 7 minutes.
  8. Remove from the heat and add the butter in small pieces, gradually, while stirring constantly to incorporate it. ≈ 4 min
  9. Return to a low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until you achieve a thick and uniform consistency.
  10. Let it cool completely and store in the refrigerator.

The bill

Pineapple cream

  • 3 large egg yolks$0.97
  • 1 tablespoon of fine cornstarch (Maizena)$0.02
  • 100 g unsalted butter$0.92
  • 350 g of fresh pineapple (about 3 thick slices)$1.40
  • 110 g of white sugar$0.12

Total$3.43

that's $0.57 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Nutrition per serving

Calories268 kcal
Fat16.5 g
Saturated fat11 g
Carbohydrates27.1 g
Sugars24.6 g
Fiber0.8 g
Protein2.1 g
Salt0.01 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon of fine cornstarch (Maizena)
  • 100 g unsalted butter
  • 350 g of fresh pineapple (about 3 thick slices)
  • 110 g of white sugar

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