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Pina Colada Freeze

Toasting the coconut shreds intensifies the coconut flavor and turns them golden brown for an attractive garnish.

Courses: Dessert, Vegetarian

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup 93g / 3.3ozCoconut shreds - toasted, for garnish
1   Container frozen pina colada mix - (10 oz)
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozCrushed canned pineapple - drained
1   Coconut milk - (14 oz)
1 teaspoon 5mlVanilla extract
1/2 cup 99g / 3.5ozGranulated sugar

Recipe Instructions

To toast coconut shreds, spread shreds in ungreased skillet and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning, or until shreds begin to brown. Set aside.

Combine pina colada mix, drained pineapple, coconut milk, vanilla extract and sugar in large mixing bowl, and stir to combine well. Pour mixture into ice cream freezer container and churn according to manufacturer's directions.

When firm, scoop mixture into container, cover and freeze for 30 minutes, if needed to firm. To serve, garnish each portion generously with toasted coconut.

This recipe yields 1 1/2 quarts.

Per Serving: 160 Cal; 1g Prot; 10g Total Fat (9 Sat. Fat); 19g Carb.; 0mg Chol; 10mg Sod.; 1g Fiber.

Source:
Vegetarian Times, July 2002

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