Snacks
British
BritishCheese and Pineapple Sticks
The retro British party classic: cubes of cheese and pineapple on cocktail sticks, often pushed into a foil-covered hedgehog. The basic tier keeps it nostalgic with mild cheddar and tinned pineapple, while the ultimate tier pairs aged cheeses with fresh roasted pineapple and a balsamic glaze.
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Ultimate version
Aged cheeses with roasted pineapple, prosciutto and a balsamic glaze.
Per serving£1.85
Total cost£7.40
Time32 min
Ingredients for 4
- 150 g 24-month aged cheddar , cubed
- 120 g manchego , cubed
- 1 fresh pineapple , cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp honey
- 60 g prosciutto , torn into strips
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 30 wooden skewers
- flaky sea salt , to taste
Method
- Heat the oven to 220C. Toss the pineapple chunks with the honey and roast for 10-12 minutes until caramelised at the edges, then cool.
- Cube the aged cheddar and manchego into neat pieces.
- Wrap each roasted pineapple chunk in a small strip of prosciutto.
- Thread a cube of cheese, a wrapped pineapple chunk and a mint leaf onto each skewer.
- Arrange on a slate or board and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Finish with a little flaky sea salt and serve at room temperature.
Equipment
- baking tray
- chopping board
- knife
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Mild cheddar and tinned pineapple chunks on cocktail sticks.
Better
Mature cheddar and red Leicester with fresh pineapple and grapes.
Ultimate
Aged cheeses with roasted pineapple, prosciutto and a balsamic glaze.
