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

In this easy Brazilian recipe, queijo coalho (cheese rennet) and pineapple are tossed in brown sugar and grilled then skewered with mint.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 83 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 sprigs fresh mint
• 2 cups queijo coalho cheese curds
• ½ pound pineapple

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Cook queijo coalho cheese and pineapple on the preheated grill until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cool until easily handled.

Step 3

Cut grilled queijo coalho cheese and pineapple into cubes with a sharp knife; transfer to a bowl. Add brown sugar and toss until coated.

Step 4

Stick 1 cube of queijo coalho cheese, 1 mint leaf, and 1 cube of pineapple onto a toothpick; repeat until all ingredients are skewered.