Description
Creamy pina colada fluff transports palates to tropical paradise with its luscious blend of pineapple, coconut, and rum-inspired sweetness. Sweet dreams of island getaways come alive when you savor each spoonful of this dreamy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Tropical Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 ounces / 567 grams) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries (optional)
Dairy and Cream Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Flavoring and Topping:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers (for topping)
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier blending, then whip until velvety and free of lumps.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut into the mixture, stirring until evenly distributed for consistent tropical flavor.
- Whip heavy cream in a separate chilled bowl, creating stiff, billowy peaks that hold their shape.
- Delicately fold whipped cream into the pineapple-coconut base, maintaining the airy texture and preventing deflation.
- If desired, add chopped maraschino cherries for bursts of color and sweet-tart flavor.
- Transfer the fluffy mixture to a serving dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Just before serving, garnish with crushed graham crackers for a delightful crunchy topping.
Notes
- Choose full-fat cream cheese for a richer, creamier texture that holds its shape better.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the dessert runny.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half the cream cheese and use light whipped cream.
- Experiment with rum extract to capture the authentic piña colada flavor without alcohol, perfect for family-friendly gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg