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pina colada delight

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Updated on Apr 21, 2026

A creamy blend of coconut, pineapple, and rum. This has to be one of the most popular cocktails worldwide, with a name meaning strained pineapple. Pina Colada was introduced on August 16, 1954, and has been the official beverage of Puerto Rico since 1978. This is my inspiration for making this drink into a dessert using cream cheese and instant pudding. This is a nice summertime dessert. Enjoy!

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What a fun dessert for your next girls' night! And no one needs to know how easy it is to make. Creamy and smooth, this quick dessert has all the fab flavors of a pina colada. The texture is thicker than a drink, but not quite as thick as a pudding. Kind of a cross between a drink and a dessert. Super refreshing, it's a summertime tropical treat.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 2 Hr 10 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pina colada mix
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz)
  • 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 2 tablespoons rum or rum flavor, if desired

How To Make pina colada delight

  • Combine pina colada mix, coconut milk, and vanilla pudding.
    Step 1
    Combine pina colada mix, coconut milk, and vanilla pudding. Whisk for 2 minutes. Put in a blender.
  • Add cream cheese, fresh pineapple, and rum.
    Step 2
    Then add cream cheese, fresh pineapple, and rum to the blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
    Step 3
    Blend until smooth, and the pudding is starting to set.
  • Garnish with pineapple, cherry, and whipped cream.
    Step 4
    Pour into cocktail glasses or a glass bowl. Chill until set. When ready to serve, garnish with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 282kcal, carbohydrates: 33g, cholesterol: 29mg, fat: 17g, fiber: 1g, protein: 2g, saturated fat: 12g, sodium: 111mg, sugar: 24g, unsaturated fat: 5g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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