Have you been dreaming of an island vacation? Well, you're in luck! These pineapple-coconut recipes will take your taste buds to a tropical place.
29 Perfect Pineapple-Coconut Recipes
Updated on Jan. 05, 2022
1/29
Pina Colada Tube Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We named this a “pina colada” cake because it has coconut, pineapple and rum. It’s a soothing finish at the end of a big spread. —Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma
2/29
Pineapple-Coconut Smoothie
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
Use fresh or frozen fruits in this coconutty recipe. It's like a pina colada, but better for you and more versatile. —Gunjan Dudani, Bellevue, Washington
3/29
Pineapple Coconut Tassies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
40 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
These Hawaiian-style cookies may sound and look fancy, but they’re easy to make—and their simplicity makes them an ideal choice for baking with children. My granddaughter enjoys helping me measure ingredients. Children also can help shape the dough into balls, then you can finish them together. —Connie Shuff, York, Pennsylvania
4/29
Ambrosia Salad
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Because it’s so simple to make, this tropical fruit medley is great as a last-minute menu addition. Plus, this ambrosia salad requires just five ingredients. —Judi Bringegar, Liberty, North Carolina
5/29
Caribbean Bread Pudding
Total Time
4 hours 30 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A completely unexpected dessert from the slow cooker, my bread pudding is loaded with wonderful tropical flavors. I like to garnish it with a slice of fresh pineapple, whipped cream and a cherry—just like a pina colada! —Elizabeth Doss, California City, California
6/29
Aloha Cupcakes
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that this beauty took them to the tropics. The macadamia nuts are completely optional (the friend happens to be allergic), and the cupcakes are still fantastic without them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta
7/29
Pina Colada Icebox Cake
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This icebox cake has all the flavors of a pina colada. It takes just one bite to escape to a tropical island! —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
8/29
Caramelized Pineapple Sundaes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Whenever we get a craving for a tropical escape, this super simple recipe whisks us away in no time. Vanilla's nice but drizzling the sauce over salted caramel ice cream and taking a bite is just pure paradise. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
9/29
Hummingbird Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Turn the traditional hummingbird cake—flavored with pineapple, bananas and walnuts—into a bite-sized treat with these moist cupcakes. —Jessie Oleson, Santa Fe, New Mexico
10/29
Air-Fryer Caribbean Wontons
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen (1-1/4 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
I first served these fresh and fruity air-fryer wontons as an appetizer at a summer luau. My family and friends now enjoy this fried wonton recipe for dessert at special occasions throughout the year. —Melissa Birdsong, Gilbert, South Carolina
11/29
Pina Colada Grilled Pineapple
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
During a cookout with friends, I forgot about dessert. I had a fresh pineapple and coconut, so I improvised. Now I grill pineapple at every cookout. —Josee Lanzi, New Port Richey, Florida
12/29
Pineapple Pie with Coconut Cream
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings (2/3 cup coconut cream)
From the Recipe Creator:
You’ll find pineapples and coconuts everywhere in the South Pacific, so we play them up in this creamy cool pineapple pie, dolloped with coconut cream. Divine! —Karen Naihe, Kamuela, Hawaii
13/29
Coconut-Pineapple Rhubarb Bars
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this crunchy, buttery dessert bar with homegrown rhubarb. For an added attraction, serve it warm with frozen yogurt or ice cream. —Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario
14/29
Pina Colada Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like pina coladas, you've gotta try this fluffy fruit dip. Scooped up with a slice of fresh pineapple, it tastes just like the beloved beachside drink. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee Wisconsin
15/29
Hawaiian Waffles
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 (4-inch) waffles
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this waffle recipe to recapture the memorable tropical tastes we enjoyed while visiting Hawaii. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
16/29
Pina Colada Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
3 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
At my husband's urging, I entered this recipe at the Pennsylvania Farm Show—and won first place! You'll love the cakelike texture and tropical flavors. —Sharon Rydbom, Tipton, Pennsylvania
17/29
Tropical Crisp
Total Time
50 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One bite of this sweet, juicy, crunchy crisp, and you just might hear the crash of the ocean and feel warm sand under your toes! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
18/29
Pineapple Carrot Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This moist cake with cream cheese frosting is the best I've ever eaten. It's so simple, too, because it uses two jars of baby food instead of fresh carrots that need to be grated. —Jeanette McKenna, Vero Beach, Florida
19/29
Pina Colada Molded Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It's a wonderful anytime treat. Now that I'm retired from teaching, I have more time for kitchen experiments. —Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
20/29
Ambrosia Fruit Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom's ambrosia salad, with its tasty combination of fresh fruits and creamy yogurt, is a family favorite, and a great addition to a backyard barbecue. —Colleen Belbey, Warwick, Rhode Island
21/29
Macadamia Sunshine Bars
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Your guests will be delighted with my bars. They are packed with nuts and dried fruit. I think that when you take a bite of this treat it’s like a mini-vacation to a Polynesian paradise. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
22/29
Island Breezes Coffee Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With the island flavors, this simple pull-apart bread is perfect for a spring brunch. —Debra Goforth, Newport, Tennessee
23/29
Pina Colada
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Velvety-smooth texture and a taste of the tropics are what this tropical drink delivers. The easy-to-make pina colada recipe can be mixed and chilled ahead of time. When ready to serve, just blend for a creamy and delicious beverage. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin
24/29
Tropical Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have been making this quinoa, coconut, pineapple and mango dish since I was in high school. To make it even more tropical, add some diced papaya.—Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee
25/29
Hawaiian Dinner Rolls
Total Time
50 min
Servings
15 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
Pineapple and coconut give a subtle sweetness to these golden homemade rolls. If there are any leftovers, they're great for sandwiches. —Kathy Kurtz, Glendora, California
26/29
Lime Coconut Smoothie Bowl
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This ultra refreshing bowl is the best way to start a summer morning! —Madeline Butler, Denver, Colorado
27/29
Coconut-Pineapple Sherbet Torte
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made up this torte one afternoon, and when I served it that night, it vanished within minutes. That's when I knew I'd struck gold. —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California
28/29
Pina Colada Jam
Total Time
35 min
Servings
7 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like pina coladas, you’ll love this! But here’s the kicker: The secret ingredient is fresh zucchini. Spread the jam on crackers and cheese or add to a pan sauce to give chicken or pork chops a tropical twist. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
29/29
Pina Colada Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As an avid baker, I wanted to create something that was mine and from my heart. I wanted to make a cake that tasted like the perfect pina colada drink, and I feel like I accomplished just that with this recipe. —Stephanie McShan, Apopka, Florida
