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Ambrosia Shortcake Recipe

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Ambrosia shortcake with pound cake, pineapple, honey, lemon, bananas, and coconut.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in syrup, drained, reserve 3 tablespoons syrup
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 medium bananas
  • 3 tablespoons flaked coconut
  • 6 slices pound cake

Preparation:

Combine pineapple chunks, the 3 tablespoons syrup, honey, and lemon juice in a medium size skillet. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Just before serving time, peel and slice bananas into the pan.

On a foil-lined baking sheet, place pound cake slices. Sprinkle coconut over a portion of the foil. Place under broiler just until coconut is browned. To serve, place warmed pound cake slices on dessert plates; top with ambrosia sauce then top with toasted coconut.

If desired, serve with a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream.

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