Pina Colada Pie
Our Pina Colada Pie is a refreshing dessert that captures the essence of the beach. Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety filling infused with cream cheese, pineapple, coconut and a touch of rum every mouthful takes you on a getaway. This delightful treat is simple to prepare and ideal, for summer get togethers, whenever you crave an indulgence.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups of finely crushed Graham Crackers
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
- 16 ounces of softened Cream Cheese
- ½ cup of shredded Coconut
- 1 cup of Cream of Coconut
- 1 teaspoon of Rum Extract
- 1 can of crushed Pineapple
- ½ cup of chopped Maraschino Cherries
- ½ cup of chopped Pecans
- 8 ounces of thawed Whipped Topping
Instructions
- Preheat! Start your tropical dessert adventure by preheating your oven to 350*.
- Spread your shredded coconut on a baking sheet and let the oven turn it into a golden bounty. Remove and set aside for the grand finale.
- In a mixing bowl, blend your crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Press this sandy mixture into a pie plate - there's your perfect island base.
- Combine the softened cream cheese and coconut cream in a large bowl. Whisk it up until it's as fluffy as a Caribbean cloud.
- Blend in the Beachy Vibes. Stir in the rum extract, and let the tropical aroma fill your kitchen.
- Welcome the Tropical Trio! Fold in the whipped topping, crushed pineapple, and chopped cherries. Add the chopped nuts for that hidden crunch.
- Pour your tropical blend onto the pie crust, sprinkle the toasted coconut on top, and let it chill. The hardest part is waiting for this tropical dream to set!
- Enjoy the Escape. After a few hours, cut a slice, take a bite, and let this Pina Colada Pie whisk you away to the beach. Enjoy!
Notes
It's really easy to make this Pina Colada Pie recipe gluten free. Just swap out the crackers, in the crust for some gluten free graham crackers or any gluten free cookie that you like. Make sure to double check all the ingredients to ensure they're also gluten free. Most cream cheese brands, whipped toppings and flavor extracts are naturally gluten free. Its always a good idea to read the labels as ingredients may differ between brands. So go ahead. Indulge in this tropical dessert, without worrying about any gluten related issues!