Pina Colada Sauce
Transform your favorite dishes with the tropical flair of this luscious Pina Colada Sauce! Bursting with the flavors of sweet crushed pineapple, creamy coconut milk, and a hint of brown sugar, this quick and easy sauce strikes the perfect balance between decadence and simplicity. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry and enhanced by a touch of vanilla and optional cinnamon, it’s a versatile, Caribbean-inspired condiment that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a topping for shrimp, chicken, desserts, or even pancakes, this silky sauce will transport your taste buds to a sunny island getaway. Plus, it stores beautifully, making it a convenient go-to for elevating weekday meals or entertaining guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Canned crushed pineapple (in juice)
- 0.5 cup Cream of coconut
- 0.5 cup Coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the canned crushed pineapple (with juice), cream of coconut, coconut milk, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, to allow the sugar to dissolve completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Continue stirring and cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. If desired, add a pinch of ground cinnamon for extra warmth and depth of flavor.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
878 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.5 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.7 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.6 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 713 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
