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Tropical Pink Pineapple Slush

A visually spectacular, refreshing frozen slush made with fresh pineapple, frozen strawberries, and coconut cream, served inside a hollowed-out fresh pineapple bowl and garnished with colorful umbrellas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Pineapple Bowls & Base
  • 2 whole medium pineapples ripe
  • 1 cup pineapple juice chilled
Pink Slush
  • 2 cups frozen strawberries
  • 0.25 cup coconut cream unsweetened
  • 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar optional
  • 2 cups ice cubes
Garnishes
  • 2 maraschino cherries
  • 4 black cocktail straws
  • 2 paper cocktail umbrellas

Equipment

  • High-powered blender
  • Chef's Knife
  • Paring Knife
  • Sturdy spoon

Method
 

  1. Cut the leafy tops off both pineapples. Using a paring knife, trace a circle inside the flesh leaving a 1/2-inch border. Cut a grid pattern and scoop out the pineapple chunks with a spoon. Do not pierce the bottom.
  2. Place the hollowed-out pineapple shells in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill.
  3. In a blender, combine the scooped fresh pineapple chunks (reserve 2 small wedges for garnish), frozen strawberries, coconut cream, chilled pineapple juice, and honey if using.
  4. Blend until the fruit mixture is smooth. Add the ice cubes and blend on high until a thick, frosty slush forms.
  5. Remove the pineapple bowls from the freezer and divide the pink slush evenly between them.
  6. Garnish each bowl with a maraschino cherry, a reserved fresh pineapple wedge, two black straws, and a paper cocktail umbrella. Serve immediately.

Notes

To make this an alcoholic cocktail, add 3 ounces of white rum or coconut rum to the blender before adding the ice.