Pina Colada Pie and Other Pina Colada Recipes
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If you like pina coladas, then today is your day. It’s National Pina Colada Day, so let’s all shout hooray and eat a piece of pina colada pie!
If I am gonna waste my calories on a drink, then it better be a pina colada! There is just something magical that happens when pineapple and coconut come together.
Well, in celebration of this outstanding food holiday, I am sharing a new recipe along with a collection of other ones. So be sure to check out the additional recipes from me and the other #celebratingfoodholidays bloggers at the bottom of the post.
Now, this pina colada pie recipe I have for you today is pretty spectacular if I do say so myself. One bite and you will think you have died and gone to pina colada heaven!
It all begins with a regular pie crust that then gets filled with a creamy coconut layer. Next comes an amazing homemade pineapple filling followed by a layer of coconut whipped cream. It then gets completed with a sprinkling of toasted coconut and a maraschino cherry for each slice.
My favorite kind of pie is a coconut cream pie, but I think this is my new favorite! It’s creamy, flavorful and decadent!
Ingredients for Piña Colada Pie
- PIE CRUST BAKED IN A PIE PAN
- SUGAR
- CORNSTARCH
- CANNED CRUSHED PINAPPLE
- COCONUT EXTRACT
- LIGHT CREAM CHEESE
- RUM EXTRACT
- COOL WHIP
- HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM
- PINEAPPLE JUICE
- COCONUT EXTRACT
- OPTIONAL GARNISHES – TOASTED COCONUT, MARASCHINO CHERRIES
Instructions for Pina Colada Pie
Pineapple Filling:
Begin by whisking together sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Make sure to set aside 2 tablespoons of juice from the canned pineapple for use later in the whipped cream.
Add the pineapple and water to the saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and stir constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Let it boil for 1 1/2 minutes before removing it from the heat.
Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of coconut extract and set the mixture aside to cool.
Coconut Cream Cheese Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, coconut extract, and coconut rum with a mixer. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until well combined.
Pour the coconut cream cheese filling into the cooled pie crust, smoothing it into an even layer. Spread the cooled pineapple filling over the cream cheese layer, ensuring it’s even. Place the pie in the fridge until it becomes firm.
Whipped Cream Topping:
In a bowl, whip the whipping cream with a mixer until it begins to thicken and form soft peaks. Add powdered sugar, the reserved pineapple juice, and coconut extract, then continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
Spread the whipped cream over the top of the pie. Just before serving, garnish with toasted coconut and cherries if desired. Enjoy this delightful Pina Colada Pie, a perfect blend of tropical flavors that’s sure to impress at any gathering!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I toast the coconut for garnishing?
To toast the coconut, spread it on a baking sheet and place it in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s golden brown.
How long does this pie keep in the refrigerator?
The pie can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Make sure to cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep it fresh.
How do I prevent the pie from becoming too runny?
To prevent the pie from becoming too runny, ensure that you cook the pineapple mixture until it thickens properly and let it cool completely before adding it to the pie crust.
Can I freeze this pie?
It’s not recommended to freeze the entire pie, as the texture may change. However, you can freeze individual slices if you want to save some for later.
Pina Colada Pie
Real Mom Kitchen
Ingredients
- 1 prepared pie shell
Pineapple Filling
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp cornstarch
- 16 oz can crushed pineapple with juice
- ⅔ cup water
- ¼ tsp coconut extract
Coconut Cream Filling
- 6 oz light cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tsp coconut extract
- ½ tsp rum extract
- 6 oz Cool Whip ¾ of a 8 oz container
Coconut Whipped Cream
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp pineapple juice
- ¼ tsp coconut extract
- Optional garnish – toasted coconut and maraschino cherries
Instructions
- For the pineapple filling – In a large sauce pan, whisk sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Set aside 2 Tbsp juice from the can of pineapple to use later for whipped cream
- Add the pineapple and water to the sauce pan. Cook over medium-high heat, stir constantly until mixture thickens and come to a boil. Allow to boil for 1 1/2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Stir in 1/4 tsp coconut extract and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, coconut extract and coconut rum together with a mixer. Then fold in the Cool Whip.
- Pour the coconut cream cheese filling into cooled pie crust and smooth into an even layer
- Then top with cooled pineapple mixture. Spread into an even layer and refrigerate until firm.
- To make the whipped cream, whip whipping cream in a bowl with a mixer until it begins to thicken.
- Add powdered sugar, pineapple juice and coconut extract and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream on the top of the pie. Garnish with toasted coconut and cherries just before serving if desired.
Nutrition
Recipe adapted from Life, Love and Sugar.
Celebrating Food Bloggers Pina Colada Recipes (all pictured above)
Tropical Piña Colada Cupcakes from Life Made Simple
Pina Colada Bread from Creations by Kara
Pina Colada Cupcakes from The Baker Upstairs
Vegan Pina Colada Cocktail from Namely Marly
Pineapple Coconut Pudding (Pina Colada Tembleque) from Foodie with Family
Pina Colada Grilled Pineapple from Hey Grill, Hey
Pina Colada Popsicles from Gather for Bread
More Pina Colada Recipes from Real Mom Kitchen
Virgin Pina Coladas
Pina Colada Pops
Pina Colada Fruit Dip
Creamy Pina Colada Salad
More Celebrating Food Bloggers Pina Colada Recipes
Tropical Cinnamon Rolls from Life Made Simple
Tropical Banana Bread from Life Made Simple
Dark Chocolate Tropical Granola Bars from Life Made Simple
Pina Colada Bread from Gather for Bread
Pina Colada Fruit Dip from Gather for Bread
