Mini Pineapple Coconut Milk (Printable)

Tropical mini dessert with juicy pineapple and sweet condensed coconut milk, ready in 20 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 small ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced into ½-inch pieces

→ Cream Base

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

# Directions:

01 - Place the diced pineapple in a mixing bowl, drizzle with maple syrup if desired, and toss gently. Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to release and the flavors to meld.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut cream, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
03 - Evenly distribute the macerated pineapple pieces among 6 small dessert cups or bowls, pressing gently to create an even fruit layer at the bottom.
04 - Spoon the coconut cream mixture over the pineapple in each cup, dividing it evenly. Smooth the surface gently with the back of a spoon.
05 - Top each cup with toasted coconut flakes and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for a firmer, creamier texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy coconut pineapple combo feels like a mini vacation in a dessert cup.
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes with zero cooking required.
  • It is naturally gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian, so almost everyone can enjoy it.
02 -
  • Do not skip macerating the pineapple, because those released juices are what make each bite taste vibrant rather than flat.
  • If your coconut cream is too runny, refrigerate it for thirty minutes before whisking and it will thicken up nicely.
03 -
  • Freeze the coconut cream can overnight, then scoop out only the thick solid part for an even richer, mousse like consistency.
  • A tiny pinch of sea salt in the cream mixture makes the sweetness taste more complex and less one note.

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