Espetinho de Queijo Coalho Com Abacaxi (Brazilian Grilled Cheese with Pineapple)

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 3

Brazilian Grilled Cheese with Pineapple recipe for a sweet and savory meal

Espetinho de Queijo Coalho Com Abacaxi (Brazilian Grilled Cheese with Pineapple)

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups queijo coalho cheese curds
	1/2 pound pineapple
	1/2 cup brown sugar
	2 sprigs fresh mint

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

225

Sugar

20g

Fat

12g

Espetinho de Queijo Coalho Com Abacaxi, also known as Brazilian Grilled Cheese with Pineapple, is a popular street food in Brazil. The combination of the sweet caramelized pineapple and the salty, chewy queijo coalho cheese is a flavor explosion in your mouth. This meal is perfect for those who love sweet and savory dishes. It is quick and easy to make, making it a great option for a busy weeknight dinner. The dish is also perfect for a summer barbecue or as an appetizer when you have friends over. While the queijo coalho cheese may be difficult to find outside of Brazil, it can often be found at specialty cheese shops or online. This dish is sure to impress your taste buds and your dinner guests!

Instructions

1.	Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
2.	Cut the queijo coalho cheese into bite-sized cubes and cut the pineapple into chunks.
3.	Thread the cheese and pineapple alternately onto the skewers.
4.	In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar and mint sprigs. Heat over medium heat until sugar is melted and mixture is fragrant.
5.	Grill the skewers over medium-high heat until the cheese is lightly browned and pineapple is caramelized, about 3-5 minutes per side.
6.	Remove from heat and brush the hot skewers with the brown sugar mixture.
7.	Serve immediately while hot.

PROS

This dish is sweet and savory, making it a delicious and unique meal.

It is easy and quick to prepare, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

The queijo coalho cheese provides a good source of protein.

CONS

This meal is high in sugar content, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Queijo coalho cheese may be difficult to find in some areas outside of Brazil.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pineapple is a good source of vitamin C, manganese, and bromelain, an enzyme that aids in digestion and helps reduce inflammation.
Queijo coalho cheese is a great source of protein and calcium.