This dessert is something divine! Despite the tropical ingredients used in it, in my family, this is a dessert that everyone awaits during our gatherings either on Christmas Eve or on a summer dinner where we are finally all together after many months being apart. I got the recipe from my aunt who is always in charge to prepare it and satisfy our sugar cravings. If you also are craving a rich dessert, give this pineapple dessert a try!

(Francesca)

INGREDIENTS for 4 servings:
Ready in 2-4 hours – Preparation time: 10 minutes

In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, the sweet condensed milk and the corn starch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it thickens into a cream, about 10 minutes. Let it cool.
Separate the pineapple chunks from its juice.
In a saucepan, heat the pineapple chunks for a few minutes with some sugar, to taste.
Dip the ladyfinger cookies into the pineapple juice quickly as they should not go soft.
In a square/rectangular form, alternate a layer of cookies, a layer of pineapples chuncks and a layer of cream. Whip the heavy cream and top the dessert with it.
Garnish with pineapple chunks, or sprinkle desiccated coconut over the whipped cream.
Put in the fridge to set for a few hours.
This dessert can be prepared one day in advance.