In the realm of tropical refreshments, few beverages can rival the allure of the piña colada, a delectable concoction that seamlessly blends the flavors of pineapple, coconut cream, and rum. As a quintessential taste of paradise, this iconic drink has captured the hearts and taste buds of enthusiasts around the world. Join us on a quest to discover the ultimate piña colada recipe, a culinary adventure that will transport you to a world of sun-soaked beaches, swaying palm trees, and refreshing libations.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
BEST EVER PINA COLADA CAKE
Amazingly simple piña colada poke cake - so flavorful and delicious!
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories Desserts Cakes Poke Cake Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Blend cake mix, water, egg whites, and oil in a bowl using an electric mixer until moistened. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 23 to 28 minutes.
- Poke holes into the hot cake. Pour in pina colada mix and sweetened condensed milk. Let cool completely, at least 2 hours.
- Spread whipped topping over cake. Sprinkle coconut on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 234.3 mg, Sugar 37.7 g
PINA COLADA CAKE
As an avid baker, I wanted to create something that was mine and from my heart. I wanted to make a cake that tasted like the perfect pina colada drink, and I feel like I accomplished just that with this recipe. -Stephanie McShan, Apopka, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition., In a food processor, cover and pulse pineapple until almost smooth. Stir into batter. Transfer to 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough water to achieve a spreading consistency., To assemble, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the preserves. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides. Garnish with pineapple slices and coconut if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 868 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 129g carbohydrate (101g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PINA COLADA COCKTAIL
The pina colada is a blended drink that originated in Puerto Rico. The mixture of pineapple, coconut, and rum is a taste of the tropics.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Rum Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine rum, cream of coconut, pineapple, and ice in a blender. Puree on high speed until smooth. Pour into chilled Collins glass and serve with a straw.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 21.8 mg, Sugar 35.9 g
PINA COLADA TUBE CAKE
We named this a "pina colada" cake because it has coconut, pineapple and rum. It's a soothing finish at the end of a big spread. -Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, oil, water, eggs and rum; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack., In a small bowl, mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar and pineapple juice; brush over warm cake. Cool cake completely. , In another bowl, mix cream of coconut, rum and remaining confectioners' sugar; drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PINA COLADA
This is a classic and easy pina colada that will transport you immediately to a tropical place. Close your eyes and taste the beach, sun, and palm trees!
Provided by petrastange
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Rum Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine dark rum, light rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker. Add about 1/2 cup crushed ice and shake vigorously about 15 times.
- Fill a chilled cocktail glass with about 1/2 cup crushed ice. Strain pina colada into the glass. Garnish with pineapple wedge and cherry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 25.3 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
PINA COLADA SLUSH
"For a special treat on a steamy day, try this fruity cooler," suggests Vernal, Utah's Alisa Allred. "I first had it when I was pregnant. It really hit the spot that summer-and ever since! I'm asked to bring it to family gatherings all year long, so I always keep a batch or two in my freezer...just to be prepared."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, water, pina colada mix, lime juice and lemonade mix; stir until drink mix is dissolved. Transfer to a 2-qt. freezer container. Freeze 6 hours or overnight. , Remove from freezer 45 minutes before serving. For each serving, combine 1/2 cup slush mixture with 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
PINA COLADA ICEBOX CAKE
This icebox cake has all of the flavors of a pina colada. It takes just one bite to escape to a tropical island! -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 cup coconut milk. Add pudding mix; beat on low speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping., Pour remaining coconut milk into a shallow dish. Quickly dip half of the graham crackers into milk; allow excess to drip off. Arrange in a single layer in the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish, breaking to fit as needed. Layer with half each of the cream cheese mixture, pineapple and coconut. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 20g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PINA COLADA PUDDING SHOTS!
Quick and easy to whip up for a party!
Provided by Emilia
Categories Drinks Recipes Shot Recipes Jell-O® Shots
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk milk, vodka, pineapple rum, and pudding mix together in a bowl. Stir whipped topping into vodka mixture until mixture has a pudding-consistency. Spoon into shot glasses and refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 47.4 mg, Sugar 5 g
PINA COLADA RUM CAKE
Delicious, moist chilled dessert with rum, coconut and whipped frosting.
Provided by Roger
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9- inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and instant pudding. Add the eggs, water, 1/3 cup rum and oil, mix well. Fold in the 1 cup coconut and spread the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- To make the filling and frosting, stir together the second package of pudding and the pineapple, including the juice. Fold in the cool whip and more rum if desired. Fill and ice cake. Chill until serving time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 500.2 mg, Sugar 43.2 g
EASY PINA COLADA CAKE
Only four ingredients are needed to make a fabulous tropical dessert. From Prevention® Healthy Cooking.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir together cake mix and pineapple. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool completely on a rack.
- Spread whipped topping over cake. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 0 mg, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g
TRES LECHES PINA COLADA CAKE
This easy cake is made in the style of a tres leches cake but with pina colada flavor.
Provided by Isabel
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
- Stir yellow cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil in a bowl until moistened; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in crushed pineapple. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with moist crumbs, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove cake from oven.
- Whisk cream of coconut with milk in a bowl until smooth; pour mixture over hot cake. Allow cake to cool thoroughly.
- Whip cream in a mixing bowl with sugar, using an electric mixer, until whipped cream holds soft peaks. Frost top of cake with whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.4 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Cholesterol 76.2 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 337.2 mg, Sugar 48 g
PINA COLADA ZUCCHINI BREAD
At my husband's urging, I entered this recipe at the Pennsylvania Farm Show and - won first place! I think you'll love the cake-like texture and tropical flavors. -Sharon Rydbom, Tipton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 3 loaves (12 pieces each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line the bottoms of 3 greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set pans aside. Preheat oven to 350°., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and extracts. Stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in the zucchini, pineapple and walnuts. , Transfer to prepared pans. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Gently remove waxed paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PINA COLADA CAKE II
Easy, easy, easy, and oh, so good! Make this a day ahead of serving.
Provided by ANGELADY41
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Layer Cake
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bake cake as directed on box for a 9 x 13 inch cake.
- As soon as it comes out of the oven, punch holes all over the top of the cake with a meat fork (try not to hit bottom, but if you do, it's alright). Mix condensed milk and Pina Colada mix together and pour over cake.
- Chill overnight.
- Before serving, frost with whipped dessert topping (Cool Whip ™ ) and sprinkle with coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 242.4 mg, Sugar 37.7 g
PINA COLADA CAKE III
A moist cake, reminiscent of the tropical drink for which it is named.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch fluted or tube pan.
- In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, 1/2 cup coconut creme, 1/2 cup rum, oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan. With a table knife or skewer, poke holes about 1 inch apart in cake almost to bottom.
- Combine remaining coconut creme and 2 tablespoons of rum. Slowly spoon over the cake. Chill thoroughly. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 373.8 mg, Sugar 38.1 g
PIñA COLADA CAKE POPS
Try these delicious and flavorful tropical cake pops for dessert.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In food processor, break up angel food cake into small pieces. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses in batches until crumbs form. Do not over process (to avoid cake sticking). Place in large bowl.
- In medium bowl, stir yogurt, cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Pour into cake crumb bowl. Mix well. Shape mixture into 24 golf ball-size pops, about 2 tablespoons each. Poke lollipop stick into each pop. Roll pops in sprinkles. Refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Cake Pop, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g
PINA COLADA FRUIT SALAD
Give friends a taste of the tropics on warm summer days with this refreshing fruit blend. For a little extra punch, you might add a splash of coconut rum. -Carol Farnsworth, Greenwood, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For dressing, mix first 5 ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Place fruit in a large bowl; toss gently with dressing., Refrigerate, covered, until serving. If desired, top with mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BILL'S FAMOUS PINA COLADA
This pina colada is like a dream in a glass-it is 25% dessert, 75% tropical vacation, and 100% adult beverage. You can hear the Pacific from Omaha if you have one of these in your hand. Enjoy! You can substitute coconut-flavored pancake syrup for the cream of coconut.
Provided by bill r
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Rum Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour the light rum, amber rum, pineapple juice, sweet and sour mix, cream of coconut, and half-and-half cream into the pitcher of a blender with ice; blend until the cocktail has a slushy texture. Pour the slushy mixture into a glass.
- Slowly and gently drizzle the dark rum over the drink so it just floats on top; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.6 calories, Carbohydrate 81.8 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 55.9 mg, Sugar 77.8 g
PIñA COLADA CUPCAKES
Pineapple, coconut and rum create a tropical paradise of flavor in frosted easy-mix cupcakes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, water, 1 teaspoon rum extract, the pineapple and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Stir coconut extract and 1 teaspoon rum extract into frosting. Spread frosting on cupcakes. Dip tops of frosted cupcakes in coconut. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 1 g
PINA COLADA MUFFINS
Pineapple, coconut, and rum extract combine to make this a tasty, tropical muffin.
Provided by SAMDEE
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, margarine, egg, sour cream and rum extract. Beat together until smooth. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Blend into egg mixture. Stir in pineapple and coconut. Divide batter into 12 muffin cups.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly tapped.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 248.6 mg, Sugar 14.7 g
NEXT BEST THING TO LULU'S PINA COLADA
Jimmy Buffett's sister, Lulu, owns a very popular restaurant in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Lulu's serves the ABSOLUTE best Pina Colada in the world there! Here is the next best thing to one of hers! If you can't find the frozen mixer, 1/2 can coconut cream and enough pineapple juice to create a simulated 'can's worth' will work.
Provided by Simon'sMom
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Rum Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the pina colada mix, pineapple with juice, vanilla ice cream, rum, and ice in a blender. Blend until slushy.
- Pour the whipping cream into a bowl, and beat until soft peaks form. Stir into the pina colada mixture to blend evenly; pour into four glasses. Top each drink with a cherry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 40.4 mg, Sugar 32.1 g
Tips for Making the Perfect Piña Colada:
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Always use fresh fruits, especially pineapple and limes. It makes a world of difference in the flavor.
- Choose High-Quality Coconut Cream: Full-fat coconut cream will give your Piña Colada a rich, creamy texture. Avoid using coconut milk, which is thinner and less flavorful.
- Don't Skimp on the Ice: Crushed ice is essential for a Piña Colada. It helps to dilute the drink and make it slushy and refreshing.
- Blend Thoroughly: Blend the Piña Colada until it is smooth and slushy. If you don't have a blender, you can muddle the ingredients together and then strain them over ice.
- Garnish Generously: A Piña Colada is not complete without a garnish. Try a pineapple wedge, a lime wedge, a maraschino cherry, or a combination of all three.
Notes:
- If you don't have a blender, you can muddle the ingredients together and then strain them over ice.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the Piña Colada by adding more or less simple syrup.
- If you want a virgin Piña Colada, omit the rum.
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