La piña colada nacio en Puerto Rico en 1954 segun la leyenda del restaurante Barrachina en San Juan. La version virgin permite disfrutar su cremosidad tropical sin alcohol en familia. Es coctel nacional servido en playas del Caribe y brunchs de todo el mundo.
Latin American
Virgin pina colada
Virgin pina colada from Puerto Rico: traditional recipe step by step, with chef tips and clear times.
- Puerto Rico
- Starter
- Vegan
- Light
- easy
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
2
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 245 kcal
- Protein 2 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 32 g
- Fat 12 g
- Sodium 85 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Virgin pina colada is a Puerto Rican preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 10 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 300 g of fresh or frozen pineapple.
- Have ready: 200 ml of coconut milk.
- Have ready: 100 ml of coconut cream.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Have ready: 1 cup of ice.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Chop pineapple and blend with coconut milk
Chop pineapple and blend with coconut milk, coconut cream, lime, sugar, salt and ice. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Beat on high speed until creamy frappe-like texture
Beat at high speed until creamy frappe-like texture.
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Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity with more lime or sugar
Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity with more lime or sugar.
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Serve in tall hurricane glasses or large glasses.
Serve in tall hurricane glasses or large glasses.
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Decorate with pineapple slices
Garnish with pineapple slices, cherries and fresh mint.
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Top with optional whipped cream for festive presentation
Top with optional whipped cream for festive presentation. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
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Serve with a wide straw and consume very cold.
Serve with a wide straw and consume very cold. Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better.
Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version con mango para piña colada tropical mix.
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