Description
Tropical Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Delight brings sunshine to your plate with a perfect blend of sweet, tangy flavors. Creamy coconut and juicy pineapple create a delightful dessert that transports you to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Juices:
- 2 cups (473 ml) fresh pineapple, chopped and pureed
Dairy and Milk Products:
- 1 can (13.5 ounces / 400 milliliters) full-fat coconut milk
Sweeteners, Thickeners, and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Whisk cornstarch into a quarter cup of pineapple puree until completely smooth and lump-free.
- Combine coconut milk, remaining pineapple puree, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan, heating over medium temperature until it reaches a gentle bubbling point.
- Gradually incorporate the cornstarch mixture into the simmering liquid, continuously stirring to prevent scorching and ensure even thickening.
- Maintain constant stirring for 5-7 minutes, watching the consistency transform from liquid to a rich, creamy texture.
- Remove pan from heat and fold in vanilla extract, stirring until fully integrated.
- Transfer the silky mixture into individual serving vessels, allowing natural cooling at room temperature.
- Place dishes in refrigerator and chill for a minimum of two hours to set and develop flavor complexity.
- Just before presentation, sprinkle generously with toasted coconut flakes for a delightful textural contrast and enhanced tropical essence.
Notes
- Prevent lumps by whisking the cornstarch slurry thoroughly and adding it gradually to ensure smooth consistency.
- Adjust sweetness by using alternative sweeteners like honey, agave, or stevia for diabetic-friendly or low-sugar versions.
- Create dairy-free variation by substituting coconut milk with almond or oat milk for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance texture by straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before chilling to achieve an ultra-silky pudding-like dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 283 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 146 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg