Description
A sophisticated dessert featuring rich brown butter mousse layered with sweet-tart caramelized pineapple and finished with a sprinkle of flaky salt for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium pineapple, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
- 4–6 dessert cups or glasses
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Brown the butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup butter, stirring until it turns golden brown and nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Make the mousse: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold in cooled brown butter until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Caramelize the pineapple: In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add diced pineapple and granulated sugar, cooking until caramelized and tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Assemble: Layer caramelized pineapple in dessert cups, top with brown butter mousse, and garnish with a pinch of flaky salt. Serve chilled.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.