Mini Pineapple Coconut Milk Dessert (Printable)

Juicy pineapple paired with sweet condensed coconut milk in perfectly portioned mini servings for a tropical treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 small ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced (about 3 cups)

→ Cream

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the diced pineapple in a mixing bowl and drizzle with maple syrup if desired. Toss gently to coat evenly and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the fruit to release its natural juices.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut cream, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth, lump-free, and uniformly creamy.
03 - Evenly distribute the macerated pineapple and its accumulated juices among 6 small dessert cups or bowls, dividing the fruit into equal portions.
04 - Spoon the coconut cream mixture generously over the pineapple in each cup, ensuring an even layer that covers the fruit beneath.
05 - Sprinkle each cup with toasted coconut flakes and crown with a few fresh mint leaves for a bright, aromatic finish.
06 - Serve immediately at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled, firmer cream texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes but looks like you spent all afternoon fussing over dessert.
  • The combination of juicy macerated pineapple and silky coconut cream hits that rare spot between refreshing and indulgent.
02 -
  • If your coconut cream is runny pop the can in the fridge overnight because warm separated cream will leave you with a watery layer on top.
  • A quick squeeze of lime juice over the pineapple before macerating brightens the whole dish more than you would expect from such a small step.
03 -
  • Shake the can of condensed coconut milk vigorously before opening because settling can make the first pour thicker than the rest.
  • Toasting your own coconut flakes in a dry pan takes two minutes and tastes infinitely better than the bagged version.

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