We’re still on the Gulf Coast of Florida but have traveled north to Clearwater Beach while my husband attends a work related convention. I’m still on vacation and still enjoying fresh fish and tropical drinks with little umbrellas 🙂 I wish I was able to bring some of this wonderful Pina Colada Sorbet with me on vacation. This creamy frozen treat is easy to make, light and absolutely delicious!
The sorbet is a little bit healthier than most sweetened with pineapple and just a little sugar. The coconut taste is rich and prominent and the texture is great. A splash of spiced rum makes it perfect! If your pantry isn’t full of pumpkin yet, hang on to the last days of summer with this refreshing frozen treat.
Minutes in the blender and a few hours in the freezer – done and done! Top with toasted coconut and serve.
Coconut water, coconut milk and cream of coconut ensure the best coconut flavor. Combined with fresh pineapple and a splash of spiced rum - easy Pina Colada perfection!
- 4 cups diced fresh pineapple, about 1/2 a large pineapple
- 11 ounce container of unsweetened plain coconut water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup cream of coconut
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon spiced rum, optional
- Toasted coconut flakes for garnish
- Place the diced pineapple, sugar and coconut water in the carafe of a good blender. Process until smooth and the sugar is dissolved. Add the coconut milk, cream of coconut and rum. Blend again until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until very cold, about 4 hours.
- Process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions. Serve immediately as soft serve or freeze for 4 hours or more in an airtight container.
I used Vita Coco all-natural, unsweetened, plain Coconut Water, and Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
Substitute light coconut milk if desired
Cream of coconut can be found in the cocktail mixers section of your grocery store
Recipe adapted fromMy Recipes
Hurricane Erika has lost her punch and turned into a major rain event here in Florida. Hopefully it will blow out to sea soon so I can get on with my holiday! Have a wonderful week and thanks so much for stopping by.
Tricia
Love anything with a pina colada flavor! But I think ice cream and sorbet are the best. It’s still hot here, so this would be totally welcome. Thanks!
Thank you John – Have a wonderful blog break. You and Mrs. Riffs will be missed!
I could just dive my spoon into this….it looks fantastic!
Thank you Diane!
Looks so good. I’ll be humming that Pina Colada song for the rest of the day.
Amalia
xo
Haha Amalia – now I will be too! Have a great weekend 🙂
This looks wonderful Tricia. I think a bowl would make me feel like I was on vacation! Enjoy every minute of your get away!
Thank you so much Chris!
This color is so inviting Tricia! It’s just so pretty. The flavors sound fantastic. You’ve given me an idea to try to make this in my Vitamix which has a freezing setting. What a fun surprise for my family on this 90 degree day. Hoping the sun will be shining on you in Florida soon!
I’ve always wondered about the Vitamix – sounds perfect for this creamy treat. Thanks!
Oh I love this! Pina Colada flavours are always perfect and could seriously go for some of this before the warm weather leaves 🙂
It is so easy to make Jennifer – hope you give it a try! Thanks so much
This sounds wonderful, Tricia! I have to confess that yesterday I had a lazy Sunday and actually made myself a pina colada! It didn’t have an umbrella but it was still good. Next time maybe I’ll float a scoop of this on top!
Now that sounds pretty amazing Abbe! Lazy Sundays are the best – have a great week!
Have FUN splashing in the rain Tricia! 😉 Safe Travels!!!! This dessert looks YUMMY!!!! FUNNY, I am making Greek Yogurt this very minute to make a Frozen Yogurt Treat for my Sweetie! 😉
That sounds great Becky – I am sure your sweetie is going to love it! Enjoy and thanks so much for stopping by!
Your icecream looks fantastic , I can just imagine the flavor. Yummy!
Thanks Gerlinde. This sorbet is packed with flavor. Thanks for commenting!
Your ice creams are the best — you need to write a book! This flavor sounds incredible, I love that you were able to use coconut water in it, I wouldn’t have thought of that. Stay safe and dry!!
You are too sweet Sue! Coconut water has been my absolute favorite ingredient this year. It’s great is everything!
Wow – that texture looks divine, Tricia! The fellas at my house enjoy their share of pina coladas and this sorbet would be a real treat! I love coconut sorbets and I’m thinking this is even better. Glad you’re still relaxing and enjoying an extended vacation!
Add an extra splash of rum on top and you won’t need to make the drink! Thanks so much Monica 🙂 Hope the start of school is going well – perhaps you are enjoying your break 🙂 Until the homework starts anyway!
You have me long for a pina colada, Tricia. Your sorbet looks incredible.
There is something about a pina colada Angie – thank you so much!