Description
Creamy pina colada milkshakes blend tropical paradise with indulgent sweetness, whisking coconut and pineapple into a refreshing summer escape. Cool glasses filled with this Caribbean-inspired treat promise a delightful sip of vacation magic you’ll savor to the last drop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups vanilla ice cream
- 8 ounces (236 milliliters) crushed pineapple in pineapple juice, undrained
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) cream of coconut
Alcoholic Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) rum
Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cream of coconut (for rim)
- Shredded sweetened coconut flakes
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Chill blender and glasses in freezer for optimal milkshake texture and temperature.
- Add vanilla ice cream, crushed pineapple with its natural juice, coconut milk, Cream of Coconut, and rum into the chilled blender.
- Pulse and blend ingredients at high speed until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency with no visible chunks.
- Prepare decorative glass rims by generously coating edges with Cream of Coconut, then immediately dipping into shredded coconut flakes to create an elegant, textured border.
- Carefully pour the velvety tropical mixture into prepared glasses, ensuring an even distribution.
- Crown each milkshake with a dollop of fluffy whipped cream and crown with vibrant maraschino cherries for a festive, tropical presentation.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the rum and replace with additional coconut milk or pineapple juice.
- Freeze fresh pineapple chunks beforehand to create an extra thick and frosty milkshake texture.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer, creamier consistency that enhances the tropical flavor profile.
- Experiment with different garnishes like toasted coconut flakes or a sprinkle of nutmeg to elevate the presentation and add subtle complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Milkshake
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 60 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg