Pina Colada Soft Serve
This Pina Colada Soft Serve Ice Cream is a vacation in a bowl! Five ingredients and 30 seconds are all you need to make this perfectly sized snack for two people!
It is hot.
Like hot hot hot.
Sunday afternoon I went running a few errands and ended up cutting the day short because it was totally miserable outside. Make-up was melting right off my face, and my car felt like it was a million degrees every time I turned it on. No thank you.
I would rather do all my shopping online than deal with a heat index of 104! I walked right into the house ready to make a Mango & Peach Green Smoothie but ended up making this Pina Colada Soft Serve by mistake. Talk about a happy accident!
This has the perfect soft serve consistency and it was loaded with pineapple and coconut flavor. Just the refreshing mid afternoon pick me up I needed! This makes the perfect snack size for two people or one super hungry person who needs to cool off! (um, yeah, I ate both bowls)
What are you waiting for? You’re only five ingredients and 30 seconds away from tropical bliss!
Ingredients for Pina Colada Soft Serve:
Here’s a quick overview of the 5 ingredients you need (+1 optional one that packs a big flavor punch). Keep scrolling down to the recipe card to see the exact measurements and instructions!
- Frozen pineapple
- Frozen cool whip (I used fat free)
- Milk
- Shredded coconut
- Honey
- Coconut extract (optional)
How do I make Pina Colada Soft Serve Ice Cream without an Ice Cream Maker?
The great thing about soft serve is that you don’t really need to haul out the ice cream maker! With the right frozen ingredients and a blender, you can serve up this frozen treat in 30 seconds.
Firstly, I added my pineapple, cool whip, milk, honey, and coconut extract (optional, but I recommend it) to the blender and let it work its magic for 30 seconds. Seriously, how easy is that?!
Next, I wanted to add a bit of crunch. I topped the soft serve with toasted coconut which added a whole lot of flavor. To toast, I simply put the shredded coconut on a baking sheet under the broiler for 30-60 seconds.
If you prefer a firmer ice cream consistency, then all you have to do place your bowls in the freezer for 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on your preference.
Can I make this ahead of time?
You bet you can! The great thing about ice cream desserts is that they can sit in the freezer for weeks! After freezing so long, it will have a firmer texture, so you’ll want to let it melt a bit if you’re going for that soft serve feel.
If you would like to make these super easy to serve to a large amount of guests, you could pour your Pina Colada Soft Serve into popsicle molds (maybe sprinkling the toasted coconut as you pour?) and freeze that way! This would be the perfect poolside treat!
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Get the Recipe: Pina Colada Soft Serve
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/2 cup frozen cool whip, I used fat free
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract, optional
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except shredded coconut in blender and blend for 20-30 seconds. If you prefer a harder ice cream consistency, then place in the freezer for 30+ minutes.
- If you wish to add toasted coconut, just set your broiler to low and sprinkle about 1/8-1/4 cup of shredded coconut on a baking sheet. Let it set under the broiler for 30 seconds-1 minute or until lightly toasted. Watch closely! Let it cool before adding to soft serve
It was so hot this weekend by me, too! Even yesterday was in the 90s, a little too hot for my liking! And I love happy accidents like this! 🙂 This soft serve looks amazing! Such a perfect flavor for the summer. I love that you used coconut extract in here, too. I will have to check that out, as I love trying new extracts!
The heat is seriously killing me here. My poor dogs do not even want to go outside and our Husky is shedding like you wouldn’t believe!!
Wow great recipe!! I’ve never had Pina Colada like this so soft and creamy! Wonderful 😉
Olivia it is so easy! You should try it! 🙂
Tropical bliss indeed! This looks so creamy and delicious.I love the addition of toasted coconut 🙂
Thank you Ashley! I could eat toasted coconut by the handful! ha!
Yum! I would eat both bowls too. And probably pour some rum on top!
Now that is a winning idea Liz! 😉
What a nice accident! I would have no problem devouring multiple bowls of this! 🙂
At first I thought “oh perfect! Two nice servings!” It worked out so well, and then I thought, who am I kidding, it is really just one serving! 😉
It’s been really hot here too so a tropical cool treat sounds like just the cure. It looks so creamy and refreshing and I love that you added toasted coconut 🙂
Doesn’t this sound perfect for a hot day?! Thanks Kelly!
If it was hot here, I would be all over this. Who am I kidding – it is cold and I still want to put my face in it 🙂
Oh Dannii! I am envious of your cooler temps!
That is a seriously awesome accident. The toasted coconut on top is perfect! I’m so glad you are still posting recipes like this – I keep seeing pumpkin and I’m like, it is still 90 degrees here! 🙂
As much as I would LOVE to be full on fall mode, it is just too hot! It is hotter here than it was in July! So for now, ice cream it is!
My makeup is melting off of my face today…not pretty! I LOVE soft serve, and these flavors are some of my favorite! Very nice accident. 🙂
I thought so too! Super refreshing!
Whoa, I want this pina colada soft serve please. 🙂 Pinned
Thank you Kathy!
YES! This looks so great! I can’t wait until it’s fall and I can walk outside without melting, too. I have a feeling it’ll be warm for a while longer though – this pina colada soft serve is perfect!!
Unfortunately, I think you are right Alyssa. I see lots more of this in my future!
It is sooo hot here too! I think you win though because we don’t have nearly the amount of humidity that you have and it really does make such a difference! Humidity or not, I could go for about ten bowls of this ice cream right now! It has all my favorite tropical flavors and would go perfect with the 100 degree weather!
The humidity will eventually drive me out of the South. I have no doubt! This soft serve does ease the pain a bit though!
Best accident EVER. 😀 I love pina colada ANYTHING and I could definitely go for a bowlful of this soft-serve heaven!
Ah this looks so refreshing for any kind of heat!