"This is a fun tropical take on the French Classic: Crème brûlée. It’s a cocktail and a dessert all in one!"
Piña Colada Crème Brûlée
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The piña colada, a beloved cocktail from Puerto Rico, blends creamy coconut, tangy pineapple, and a hint of rum to taste the tropics. Meanwhile, crème brûlée, in 17th-century France, features a smooth custard base topped with a layer of caramelized sugar. In this creamy dessert, the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut infuse the creamy custard.
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Prep time: 20mins (4 hours- overnight for chilling)
Cook time: 10mins
Serves or Makes: 4 servings
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ingredients
- 1 small ripe pineapple, halved and cut into cubes (save the two emptied rinds for serving)
- 1 2/3 cups heavy cream (or coconut cream)
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup plus 4 teaspoons sugar, divded
- 1 shot (1.5 ounces) rum
Method
Step 1
Blend the pineapple flesh, cream, egg yolks, 1/4 cup of sugar, cornstarch, and rum together until smooth. Strain.
Step 2
Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and cook over low heat. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and turns into a thick creamy consistency. Cool.
Step 3
Pour the cooled cream mixture into the empty pineapple and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to set.
Step 4
Sprinkle the remaining sugar on top and use a torch to caramelize.