Description
This Strawberry Piña Colada with Malibu-Inspired Frosting is a creamy, fruity, and tropical-inspired treat! Made with juicy strawberries, sweet pineapple, and rich coconut milk, it’s topped with a light and fluffy whipped frosting that adds a dessert-like twist. It’s alcohol-free but easily customizable with rum for an adults-only version.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Piña Colada:
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup coconut milk (or cream of coconut for richness)
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar (optional)
- 1–2 cups ice (adjust for consistency)
- Garnish: Fresh strawberries, pineapple slices, shredded coconut
For the Malibu-Inspired Frosting (Non-Alcoholic):
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
1️⃣ Blend the Piña Colada:
- In a high-speed blender, add frozen strawberries, pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, coconut milk, and ice.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness by adding more ice or coconut milk.
2️⃣ Make the Frosting:
- Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
- Add powdered sugar, coconut extract, and vanilla extract, then whip until stiff peaks form.
3️⃣ Assemble and Serve:
- Pour the Strawberry Piña Colada into glasses.
- Top with a generous dollop of Malibu-inspired frosting.
- Garnish with fresh fruit or toasted coconut flakes.
💡 Tip: Chill your serving glasses beforehand for an even more refreshing experience!
Notes
- For a boozy twist: Add 2 oz white rum or coconut rum before blending.
- Dairy-free version: Swap heavy cream for coconut cream in the frosting.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Smoothies
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Tropical, Summer
Nutrition
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Sugar: ~28g
- Fat: ~10g
- Saturated Fat: ~8g
- Carbohydrates: ~35g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Protein: ~3g
Keywords: Tropical strawberry coconut drink, Piña colada with whipped topping, Coconut cream piña colada, Strawberry pineapple smoothie