Pina Colada Pie: A Tropical Indulgence 🍍πŸ₯₯πŸ₯§

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 πŸ“œ

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs πŸͺ
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted butter, melted 🧈
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar 🍚

For the Filling:

  • 1 can (14 ounces) Sweetened condensed milk πŸ₯›
  • 1/2 cup Cream of coconut πŸ₯₯
  • 1/4 cup Pineapple juice 🍍
  • 1/4 cup White rum (optional) πŸ₯ƒ
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut extract 🌴
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract 🌰
  • Pinch of salt πŸ§‚
  • 1 1/2 cups Whipping cream, whipped 🍦

For the Topping:

  • Fresh pineapple slices 🍍
  • Shredded coconut, toasted πŸ₯₯
  • Maraschino cherries πŸ’

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! 🌺πŸ₯§πŸΉ