Hello, fellow dessert enthusiasts! Today, I’m thrilled to share with you a recipe that brings the taste of the tropics straight to your kitchen – Pina Colada Pie! 🌴🍹 Imagine the delightful combination of creamy coconut, tangy pineapple, and a hint of rum flavor, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. This chilled, no-bake pie is a refreshing treat that captures the essence of a sunny day on the beach. Let’s embark on this culinary adventure and create a taste of the paradise islands right at home! 🏝️🍰
Pina Colada Pie Recipe 📜
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs 🍪
- 1/3 cup Unsalted butter, melted 🧈
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar 🍚
For the Filling:
- 1 can (14 ounces) Sweetened condensed milk 🥛
- 1/2 cup Cream of coconut 🥥
- 1/4 cup Pineapple juice 🍍
- 1/4 cup White rum (optional) 🥃
- 1 teaspoon Coconut extract 🌴
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract 🌰
- Pinch of salt 🧂
- 1 1/2 cups Whipping cream, whipped 🍦
For the Topping:
- Fresh pineapple slices 🍍
- Shredded coconut, toasted 🥥
- Maraschino cherries 🍒
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish to form the crust.
- Place the crust in the refrigerator to set while you prepare the filling.
2. Make the Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, white rum (if using), coconut extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the coconut mixture until well combined. This creates a light and airy filling.
3. Assemble the Pie:
- Pour the coconut filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until set. This allows the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up.
4. Garnish and Serve:
- Before serving, decorate the top with fresh pineapple slices, toasted shredded coconut, and maraschino cherries.
- Slice and serve this tropical delight to transport your taste buds to a vacation paradise.
Savor the cool, creamy bliss of a pina colada pie, a dessert that perfectly embodies a sunny vacation. You will taste the perfect balance of coconut, pineapple, and rum with each bite, all wrapped up in a delicious buttery graham cracker crust. So enjoy the sweet flavors of paradise and bring a taste of the tropics to your table. To the easy pleasures of a Pina Colada pie, cheers! 🌺🥧🍹