Mini Pineapple Coconut Milk (Printable Version)

Creamy tropical pineapple and condensed coconut milk cups, ready in 20 minutes for a light, refreshing treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 small ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced (about 3 cups)

→ Cream

02 - ¾ cup plus 1½ tablespoons coconut cream
03 - ⅓ cup plus 1½ tablespoons sweetened condensed coconut milk

→ Sweetener & Garnish

04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Toasted coconut flakes, for garnish
07 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Place the diced pineapple in a mixing bowl, drizzle with maple syrup if using, and toss gently to coat. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow the fruit to release its natural juices.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut cream, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniformly creamy.
03 - Evenly divide the macerated pineapple among 6 small dessert cups or bowls, distributing any accumulated juices as well.
04 - Spoon the coconut cream mixture over the pineapple in each cup, allowing it to settle naturally over the fruit.
05 - Top each cup with toasted coconut flakes and a few fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for a firmer, creamier consistency.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes with zero cooking required beyond toasting coconut if you feel ambitious.
  • The combination of juicy pineapple and silky condensed coconut milk tastes like a vacation you did not know you needed.
02 -
  • Chilling your can of coconut cream in the refrigerator overnight ensures the thick cream separates from the water and scoops out perfectly.
  • A squeeze of lime juice over the pineapple before macerating was an accidental discovery that completely transformed the brightness of this dessert.
03 -
  • Taste your pineapple before adding any sweetener because a truly ripe one needs nothing extra and too much syrup muddies the flavor.
  • Assemble everything right before serving for the best texture contrast between the crisp coconut flakes and the soft cream.

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