Description
A refreshing and creamy Virgin Piña Colada made with homemade or store-bought cream of coconut, pineapple juice, lime juice, and frozen pineapple. This non-alcoholic tropical drink is perfect for any occasion and can be garnished with cherries and fresh pineapple.
Ingredients
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Virgin Piña Colada
- 1 cup cream of coconut (8 ounces)
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice (6 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime juiced)
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 teaspoon molasses (optional)
- 10 ounces frozen pineapple, chopped (about 3 cups)
- Maraschino cherries to garnish (optional)
- Fresh chopped pineapple to garnish (optional)
Cream of Coconut (Homemade) Ingredients
- 1 (13 ounce) can regular coconut milk (not lite)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Make Cream of Coconut (if using homemade): In a small saucepan, combine 1 can of coconut milk, 1 cup sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt. Heat over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken, then chill completely before use.
- Prepare the Piña Colada Mixture: In a blender, add 1 cup cream of coconut, 3/4 cup pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon rum extract, 1 teaspoon molasses (if using), and 10 ounces of frozen chopped pineapple. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
- Freeze Mixture: Transfer the blended mixture to a container with a lid and place it in the freezer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until it is partially frozen.
- Final Blend: Remove the mixture from the freezer and return it to the blender. Blend for a few seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Pour the Virgin Piña Colada into serving glasses immediately. Garnish with maraschino cherries, fresh chopped pineapple, parasol picks, and straws as desired.
Notes
- You can use store-bought cream of coconut such as Coco Lopez, Coco Real, or Goya if you prefer not to make it from scratch.
- The homemade cream of coconut recipe makes about 2 cups, enough for two batches of Piña Coladas; you can store the unused half in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- If freezing cream of coconut, thaw partially before blending for smooth consistency.
- Molasses adds a subtle depth of flavor but is optional.
- For best results, use fresh lime juice and frozen pineapple chunks.
- Serve immediately after the final blend to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
