Preparation
- Preheat the oven grill to 200 °C and drain the pineapple slices well in a sieve.
- Toast the bread slices for about 1 minute so they do not turn soggy later, and spread thinly with butter.
- Top each slice with cooked ham, a pineapple slice and a slice of cheese.
- Place the toasts on a baking tray lined with baking paper and grill for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese has melted and is lightly browned.
- Top each toast with a cocktail cherry in the centre, or a teaspoon of cranberry sauce instead, and serve with a green salad if you like.
Drink with it
Pale lager · excellent match
Helles or Pils, well chilled
The malt sweetness mirrors the pineapple, while the fizz and gentle bitterness cut the salt of the ham and the fat of the cheese.
Pils or Helles: What's the Difference?Wheat beer · good match
Hefeweizen (wheat beer)
The fruity esters of the wheat beer suit the pineapple, and the soft carbonation carries the melted cheese.
Wheat Beer: Where Do Banana and Clove Come From?White wine · good match
Riesling Kabinett, feinherb (off-dry)
Residual sugar meets the pineapple, while the acidity cuts the cheese fat and holds its own against the salt of the ham.
Which wine pairs with food? A simple approach to choosingSparkling wine · good match
Sekt brut or Crémant
Bubbles and acidity refresh after cheese and ham and suit the fruitiness of the pineapple.
Sparkling wine, Champagne, and Prosecco: what's the difference?