Mini Pineapple Coconut Milk (Printable)

Juicy pineapple paired with creamy condensed coconut milk in perfectly portioned mini cups for a refreshing tropical finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 small ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced

→ Cream

02 - ¾ cup coconut cream
03 - ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon 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

# Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, toss the diced pineapple with the maple syrup if using, and let it sit for 5 minutes to release its natural juices and absorb the sweetness.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut cream, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
03 - Evenly divide the macerated pineapple and its juices among 6 small dessert cups or bowls.
04 - Spoon the coconut cream mixture over the pineapple in each cup, spreading gently to create an even layer.
05 - Top each cup with toasted coconut flakes and a few fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately, or chill for up to 1 hour for a colder, firmer texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes with zero cooking required, which means you can whip it up while your guests are still arriving.
  • The combination of juicy tropical fruit and rich coconut cream tastes indulgent but stays completely plant based.
02 -
  • Do not skip macerating the pineapple, because those five impatient minutes are what separate a watery dessert from one that hums with flavor.
  • Shake the can of condensed coconut milk well before opening, since separation happens during storage and you want a uniform consistency.
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl and coconut cream in the freezer for ten minutes before whisking, because cold cream thickens faster and holds its shape better when layered.
  • Toasting your own coconut flakes in a dry skillet takes two minutes and tastes dramatically better than the bagged kind.

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