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A goblet filled with pineapple mousse.
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Piña Colada Mousse (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

This piña colada mousse can be made a day ahead for an easy dessert. Sprinkle with shredded coconut and add a wedge of pineapple for a festive touch!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 569kcal
Author Tessa

Ingredients

  • 5 large egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 cans coconut milk full fat, refrigerated overnight
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract divided
  • Shredded unsweetened coconut optional
  • 3 tablespoons gold rum

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice and honey and simmer until liquid reduces (to ¾th of a cup), about 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks well. Add half of egg yolks into the saucepan in a slow stream, stirring constantly. Add the rest of the yolks, stir. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens (about 10 minutes).
  • Transfer mixture to a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until the mousse has cooled and is very thick. Scoop out the firmed up coconut milk from one can and place in a medium bowl. Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat with electric mixer until soft peaks form and it takes on a "whipped" appearance. Add rum to coconut whipped cream and beat until combined.
  • Fold coconut whipped cream into mousse. Cover and chill mousse for at least two hours.
  • Before serving, open second can of coconut milk, remove solid and place in bowl, add remaining ½ teaspoon of vanilla, and whip with electric mixer. When ready to serve mousse, top with coconut whipped cream. Sprinkle with shredded coconut if desired.

Notes

Adapted from Epicurious.

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 231mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 7mg