Pineapple Soft Serve (no ice cream maker necessary)!

I was on Facebook one day during lunch and Tasty (click link for FB video from Tasty) has posted a recipe for Pineapple Soft Serve and I knew I just had to try it!

Their recipe called for Vodka, but I thought Malibu would give it a better flavor profile, since Vodka doesn’t have much flavor, and boy was it a good choice! I also used frozen pineapple I had in the freezer, which made it like a slurry and ready to eat after making versus having to freeze it first. For a non-alcoholic version, cut down on the sweetened condensed milk and you could add in some coconut milk.

I highly recommend this summertime treat for any 21+ get together, and you might even be able to try with other fruits (make sure to let me know if you do).

Tasty Version Ingredients:
1 fresh pineapple, chopped into small chunks
6 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 (6-ounce) can DOLE® 100% pineapple juice
3 ounces vodka
Pineapple spears (garnish)
Fresh mint (garnish)
PREPARATION
1. Add the pineapple chunks, milk, pineapple juice, and vodka to a food processor.
2. Process until smooth and creamy, remove any lumps that remain.
3. Freeze in baking dish for at least 6 hours or until very firm.
4. Remove from dish and chop into large ice cube-sized chunks.
5. Place frozen cubes in food processor and pulse. The consistency should be thick.
6. Pour the mixture into a plastic storage bag with a corner that has been cut off.
7. Carefully pipe the mixture into a martini glass or bowl and garnish with fresh pineapple spears and mint.
8. Enjoy!

My Version Ingredients:
1 bag froze pineapple
6 oz. sweetened condensed milk
1 (6-oz.) can pineapple juice
3 oz. Malibu Rum
Directions:
Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Remove any large lumps. If you like a softer serve eat as is, otherwise freeze in a 8×8 or 9×9 dish in the freezer until firm. Remove and scoop into a blender and pulse until smooth. Pour into a glass or dish and enjoy!

Sweet Heat

IMG_1625.JPGSometimes you just need to have a quick and easy, but extremely delicious and addictive, dish to bring somewhere – like to the couch when you are binge watching Netflix in your jammies.

This dish is bright in color, smells amazing and tastes fresh and delicious. With only six ingredients this recipe really packs in the flavor! I get rave reviews on this every singe time I make it. Enjoy!

Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients:
2 c. FRESH pineapple, diced – I usually just use one whole pineapple
1/4 c. cilantro, chopped
1/4 c. red onion, finely chopped
1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, finely chopped – I usually remove the seeds and stem
Juice and zest of one lime
1/8 tsp. sea salt

Directions:
Combined all ingredients into a large bowl and toss together. Use immediately or chill until serving time. Great with chips or on fish tacos!