Best 6 Tropical Delight Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a tropical escapade, embarking on a culinary journey to savor the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with our delightful collection of recipes. From the zesty and refreshing Pineapple Coconut Smoothie to the tantalizing Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa, each dish captures the essence of the tropics, transporting you to a realm of sun-kissed beaches and crystal-clear waters. Indulge in the creamy Avocado Shrimp Salad, a symphony of textures and flavors, or relish the aromatic Jamaican Rice and Peas, a classic dish bursting with savory goodness. Satisfy your sweet cravings with our Tropical Fruit Salad, a vibrant medley of exotic fruits, or succumb to the decadent Coconut Panna Cotta, a velvety dessert that will leave you craving for more. These recipes are a celebration of the tropics, offering a taste of paradise in every bite. So, let's dive in and explore the culinary wonders that await!

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TROPICAL DELIGHT SHERBET



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Yummy sherbet with a tropical island feel.

Provided by al1c1a

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup water
⅓ cup white sugar
½ fresh pineapple, chopped
1 cup orange juice
1 cup fresh strawberries
1 mango, peeled and chopped
¾ cup whole milk
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon coconut extract

Steps:

  • Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove simple syrup from heat.
  • Combine pineapple, orange juice, strawberries, mango, and milk in a blender; puree until smooth. Add simple syrup, lime juice, and coconut extract; blend until smooth.
  • Pour blended mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 22.5 mg, Sugar 48.2 g

TROPICAL DELIGHT CAKE



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Make and share this Tropical Delight Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Caryn

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 3qt bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (13 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple, heavy syrup
1 package lemon cake mix or 1 package banana cake mix
3 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Generously grease 12-cup bundt cake pan.
  • Mix coconut, nuts, and butter; sprinkle in pan.
  • Drain pineapple thoroughly; reserve syrup.
  • Add enough water to syrup to measure 1 1/4 cups.
  • Blend cake mix (dry), eggs, pineapple liquid, and oil in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, until moistened, about 1/2 minute.
  • Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl frequently, 3 minutes.
  • Do Not Overbeat!
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, and then spoon pineapple evenly over the batter.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes; invert on wire rack.
  • Remove pan; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3977.3, Fat 200.7, SaturatedFat 50.7, Cholesterol 706, Sodium 4373, Carbohydrate 504.4, Fiber 16.5, Sugar 301.7, Protein 56.8

TROPICAL DELIGHT PUNCH



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Tropical Delight Punch has a delightful flavor and is my all time favorite drink.

Provided by REDHEARTZ

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle pineapple juice
1 ½ cups coconut rum

Steps:

  • In a pitcher, combine pineapple juice and coconut rum. Stir, and serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 14 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

TROPICAL DELIGHT CAKE



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Found this beautiful cake recipe in my e-mail this morning, direct from the people at Mr. Food. This is very easy because the cake is already prepared. You could make the cake yourself if you like, but I prefer the easy way! Photo: mrfood.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Cakes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c sweetened flaked coconut
1 can(s) (8 oz.) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can(s) (5 oz.) evaporated milk
1/2 c butter
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c macadamia nuts, chopped coarsely
1 prepared angel food cake
12 to 16 stemmed maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium skillet, toast coconut over medium heat until golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • 2. Place in skillet the pineapple, evaporated milk, butter, and sugar; mix well and bring to a boil. Let boil 5 to 7 minutes, or until thickened, stirring frequently. Add the coconut to the mixture and stir in nuts.
  • 3. Slice the cake in half horizontally and spoon half the pineapple mixture over bottom cake half. Replace cake top and top with remaining pineapple mixture. Garnish with maraschino cherries.
  • 4. Slice and serve, or cover and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

PINABANA: A TROPICAL DELIGHT



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Make and share this Pinabana: a Tropical Delight recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Beverages

Time 18m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

200 ml pineapple juice
1/2 banana, mashed
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon evaporated milk
1/2 kiwi, mashed to pulp
pineapple chunk, for decorating,garnishing
1 dash nutmeg

Steps:

  • Blend the first 5 ingredients together in a blender.
  • Pour into chilled glasses and sprinkle with a dash of nutmeg.
  • Decorate the rim of the glasses with pineapple wedges and serve with a smile!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.5, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2.3, Sodium 11.4, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 18.6, Protein 1.5

~ TROPICAL DELIGHT ~



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A bit of a twist on a Pina Colada. Quite refreshing too! Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Drinks

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 c mango nectar - more if needed
1/2 c each - fresh pineapple cubes & cubed mango
1/3 c coconut milk
1/4 c rum or to taste
1 c ice
2 Tbsp honey
1/2 lime squeezed

Steps:

  • 1. Place all ingredients in high powered blender and blend until smooth. Taste and add more sweetener or rum if desired. Garnish with pineapple and maraschino cherry.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you begin cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling later on.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This is especially important for the fruits and vegetables in this recipe.
  • Don't Overcook the Fruit: The fruit in this recipe should be cooked until it is just tender, but not mushy. Overcooked fruit will lose its flavor and texture.
  • Chill the Dessert Before Serving: This dessert is best served chilled, so make sure you give it plenty of time to cool in the refrigerator before serving.

Conclusion:

This tropical delight recipe is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of fresh fruits, creamy coconut milk, and crunchy granola, this dessert is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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