pina colada spiced mousse minis

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25 Pinches
somewhere in, MI
Updated on Aug 24, 2013

This recipe has pineapple, macadamia nuts, and coconut. It gives you the essence of the islands even tho you are at home!

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method Blend
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup coarsely crushed shortbread cookies
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted macadamia nuts
  • 1/2 cup coconut, toasted
  • 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple or pineapple tidbits, drained, divided

How To Make pina colada spiced mousse minis

  • Step 1
    Beat cream cheese, spice and 1/4 cup of the sugar in a large bowl with mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add coconut milk, beat until well blended.
  • Step 2
    Beat cream and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in another large bowl with mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Add 1/2 of the whipped cream to cream cheese mixture; stir until well blended. Gently stir in remaining whipped cream.
  • Step 3
    Mix crushed cookies, macadamia nuts and coconut in medium bowl. Spoon 1 tablespoon cookie mixture into each of 12 (2 oz.) shot glasses. Divide pineapple evenly among glasses. Layer each glass with mousse and remaining cookie mixture.
  • Step 4
    If you prefer, you can make these in dessert cups or parfait glasses. Yield will be smaller.

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Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Blend
Culture: American

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