PINA COLADA MACADAMIA PIES

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I first made this dessert for my husband who enjoys all things Hawaii-especially pina coladas and macadamia nuts. Refreshing, light, and different, these personalized tarts are a taste of the tropics. -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5 mini pies.

Number Of Ingredients 15

35 vanilla wafers
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, toasted
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 can (15 ounces) cream of coconut
3/4 cup (6 ounces) pina colada yogurt
TOPPING:
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup macadamia nuts, toasted
Fresh pineapple wedges

Steps:

  • Place wafers and macadamia nuts in a food processor. Cover and pulse until fine crumbs form. Add coconut and butter; cover and pulse until blended. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of five greased 5-in. pie pans. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Transfer pie pans to a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add pineapple juice. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, stir cream of coconut until blended. Stir in yogurt. Add gelatin mixture and pour into crusts. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over filling. Sprinkle with nuts and garnish with pineapple.

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kei humphrise
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I've made these pies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Yamilet Gonzalez
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These pies are perfect for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they're sure to be a hit with your guests.


Anthony Cambridge
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I'm not a huge fan of macadamia nuts, but I really enjoyed these pies. The nuts added a nice crunch and texture to the filling.


Laiba Raseed
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These pies are a little pricey to make, but they're worth every penny. They're so delicious and unique.


rd shanto
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I love the combination of pineapple and coconut in these pies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


adaobi nnadi
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These pies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so rich and decadent, and they're perfect for a special occasion.


Siyama Kintu
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I've tried other pina colada pie recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and delicious.


Big Boda
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I made these pies for a potluck, and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Sabrina Nduom
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These pies are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the pineapple flavor is amazing.


ramzan jutt
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I'm not a baker, but these pies were surprisingly easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.


M noman baghri M noman baghri
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These pies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


Sunny Ansari
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I'm so glad I did. The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the pies are absolutely delicious.


Zara Hart
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I've made these pies twice now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The macadamia nuts add a nice crunch and texture to the filling.


Agogo Agogo
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These pies were a hit at my last party! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making them again.