PINA COLADA MACADAMIA PIES

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I first made this dessert for my husband who enjoys all things Hawaii-especially pina coladas and macadamia nuts. Refreshing, light, and different, these personalized tarts are a taste of the tropics. -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5 mini pies.

Number Of Ingredients 15

35 vanilla wafers
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, toasted
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 can (15 ounces) cream of coconut
3/4 cup (6 ounces) pina colada yogurt
TOPPING:
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup macadamia nuts, toasted
Fresh pineapple wedges

Steps:

  • Place wafers and macadamia nuts in a food processor. Cover and pulse until fine crumbs form. Add coconut and butter; cover and pulse until blended. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of five greased 5-in. pie pans. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Transfer pie pans to a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add pineapple juice. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, stir cream of coconut until blended. Stir in yogurt. Add gelatin mixture and pour into crusts. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over filling. Sprinkle with nuts and garnish with pineapple.

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sharessa Milburn
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This pie is delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful.


ZAHRA. ALIPOOOR
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This pie was a hit at my last party! The combination of pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts is divine.


Mohaned Ehab
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This pie is amazing! The flavors are perfect and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Iveta Dzivanovska
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I love this pie! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Zaib Hassan
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This pie is delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this pie.


Muskan Ansari
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This pie was a huge success! It was the perfect dessert for a summer party. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Nathaniel Ighoja
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This pie is amazing! The flavors are perfect and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Anthony Murphy
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I love this pie! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The crust is the perfect balance of flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I've made this pie for my family and friends many times, and it's always a hit.


Millie Faygo
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This pie was a hit at my last party! The combination of pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts is divine. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this pie again and again.