Mini Pineapple Condensed Coconut Milk (Print Version)
Juicy pineapple topped with sweet condensed coconut cream in perfectly portioned mini cups.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 small ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced (about 3 cups)
→ Cream
02 - ¾ cup plus 1½ tablespoons (200 ml) coconut cream
03 - ⅓ cup plus 1½ tablespoons (100 ml) 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
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple with the maple syrup if desired, toss gently to coat, and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to release.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut cream, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and 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, covering the fruit evenly.
05 - Finish each cup with a sprinkling of toasted coconut flakes and a few fresh mint leaves on top.
06 - Serve immediately at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for a colder, firmer texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under twenty minutes with zero cooking required, which means you can make it while your guests are literally walking through the door.
- The combination of juicy macerated pineapple and silky coconut cream tastes like something far more complicated than it actually is.
02 -
- Chill your coconut cream can in the refrigerator overnight before opening because warm coconut cream will be runny and will not give you that luscious thick texture.
- A squeeze of lime juice over the pineapple right before serving changes the entire dish, adding a brightness that balances the richness in a way you will not expect.
03 -
- Flip your coconut cream can upside down in the fridge before chilling so the thick cream rises to what becomes the top when you open it, making it easier to scoop out cleanly.
- A quick pass under the broiler with an extra sprinkle of coconut flakes on top gives the whole cup a warm toasted aroma that makes it feel like a restaurant dessert.