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Pina Colada Dessert Shots

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Yield: 28 2-ounce cups
Pina Colada Dessert Shots are easy and fun summer treats. Made with pineapple, coconut, and coconut rum, these dessert shots are creamy and delicious with a tropical vibe! These dessert shots are perfect for summer parties!

Equipment

  • Electric hand mixer
  • 28 2 ounce plastic cups with lids

Ingredients 

Pina Colada Dessert Shots

  • 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup coconut rum
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup drained crushed pineapple
  • ¾ cup shredded sweetened coconut

Garnish

  • ¼ cup shredded sweetened coconut toasted (see: tips)
  • 28 mini pineapple slices
  • 14 maraschino cherries drained and halved

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, and coconut rum until combined. Chill for 5 minutes.
  • Pour heavy whipping cream into the pudding and whip on medium-high speed with an electric hand mixer until thickened.
  • Fold in drained canned pineapple and shredded sweetened coconut until well dispersed throughout the pudding mixture.
  • Fill a piping bag with the pina colada mixture. Pipe the pina colada mixture into 28 2-ounce plastic cups about ¾ full.
  • Top the pina colada cups with toasted coconut, a thin pineapple slice, and a maraschino cherry.
  • Seal the cups with a lid and chill. The cups can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.

Notes

Pina colada dessert shots can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for 3 to 4 days. Serve cold. The cups can be left at room temperature for about 30 minutes. 
 
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