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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes » Frozen Treats

    Rich and Creamy Piña Colada Sherbet

    LAST UPDATED: August 10, 2020 PUBLISHED: August 10, 2020 By Pam Greer 33 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Pina Colada Sherbet is the perfect grown up frozen treat!

    Fresh juicy pineapple, coconut milk, sugar, lime juice and little bit of rum, make this the cocktail you eat with a spoon!

    Sweet and creamy and full of luscious tropical flavors! It's the perfect dessert!

    Two sundae glasses filled with a bright yellow sherbet.

    Our favorite dessert when the weather is hot and even when it's not (I've sat on the couch with a blanket wrapped around me while I ate ice cream in the middle of winter) is some sort of frozen treat.

    I love them all. From sorbets, to sherbets to frozen yogurt.

    Did you know that sorbets only contain fruit and a sweetener?

    Sherbets contain fruit, a sweetener and a little fat.

    So this fruity pineapple dessert is a sherbet. It has a small amount of fat, from creamy coconut milk.

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    Pineapple, sugar, coconut milk, rum,  and lime juice.

    Ingredients:

    Pineapple - fresh if you can find it, otherwise canned will work.

    Sugar - I use organic less refined cane sugar, which is why mine is a little darker than usual. You can use regular white granulated sugar.

    Coconut Milk - you can use light coconut milk, but the full fat adds so much creaminess.

    Rum - because it's a Piña Colada sherbet! If you want to serve this to children, you can sub 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for the rum.

    Lime juice - fresh squeezed.

    Photo collage showing pineapple being chopped and ingredients in a blender.

    Instructions

    You're going to love how easy it is to make this refreshing sherbet!

    Begin by peeling, coring and cutting the pineapple into chunks. It's easiest if you cut the top and bottom off first, stand the pineapple up and then cut off the peel from top to bottom.

    Then cut it into quarters, stand it up and cut out the core. From there it's easy to cut it into chunks.

    Combine the coconut milk, rum, lime juice, sugar and pineapple in a blender.

    Tip - Check your blender instructions, but I always put liquid ingredients in first.

    Photo collage showing pina colada sherbet in the blender and then being poured into the ice cream maker.

    Blend in the blender until smooth and creamy. You can leave a little bit of the pineapple in chunks if you'd like, we like ours extra creamy.

    Pour into your ice cream maker and process according to instructions.

    Since you've whipped this in a blender, you can just scoop it into a container and freeze for a no churn version. It won't be as creamy, but it's still good.

    Photo collage showing ice cream coming out of ice cream maker and then stored in a container.

    My sherbet was done in about 30 minutes.

    It is ready to eat now or you can scoop it out and store it in a container in the freezer.

    Two sundae glasses with scoops of bright yellow sherbet.

    Once you make this, you're going to want to make it every single time pineapple goes on sale! Which lucky for us, seems to happen pretty regularly.

    It is rich and creamy. Sweet from the pineapple and the sugar, with a velvety texture from the coconut milk.

    My husband could not stop commenting on how good this was.

    If you're looking for an easy 5 ingredient dessert that tastes amazing and is so refreshing, this fruity sherbet is perfect!

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    Recipe

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    Two sundae glasses filled with a bright yellow sorbet.
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    5 from 4 votes

    Pina Colada Sherbet

    With only 5 ingredients, this sherbet is a dream come true! Rich and creamy with just enough rum to make it the perfect grown up dessert! You can omit the rum though if you want to serve it to all ages!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 202kcal

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups pineapple cut into chunks
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 2 tbsp rum optional
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice

    Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients in the order suggested by your blender.
    • Process until smooth.
    • Chill thoroughly.
    • Process per the instructions with your ice cream maker.

    Notes

    Fresh pineapple is best, but you can use canned.  
    Rum - if you don't want to use rum, you can use pineapple juice or a 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. 

    Equipment

    Ice Cream Maker
    Vitamix
    Ice Cream Bowls

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

    This was originally published in 2010 and has been updated for 2020.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Rosemary says

      August 10, 2020 at 11:34 pm

      OMG!! This looks divine. I just love a boozy dessert on a hot day. I would never have thought of making one, but you've put me up the challenge. Thanks for this delightful recipe and I look forward to a pina colada sherbet this weekend 🙂

      Reply
    2. Amanda says

      August 10, 2020 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      I'm so excited you shared this recipe! I love pina colada anything and have a soft spot for boozy desserts, so I can't imagine a more perfect summer dessert for me.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        August 10, 2020 at 3:18 pm

        I have a soft spot for boozy desserts too!

        Reply
    3. Mahy says

      August 10, 2020 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      I love pina colada and I realy enjoy sherbet. You've combined the two, and that means you've won my heart over with this recipe! 🙂

      Reply
    4. Lauren M Vavala | Delicious Little Bites says

      August 10, 2020 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      My kids will just love this recipe - rum free of course! These are the best summer flavors for a cool treat!

      Reply
    5. Michelle says

      August 10, 2020 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      I had no idea that sherbets had fat in them! You learn something new every day! Not that it will stop me from making this! Pina colada is one of my favourite holiday drinks, can't wait to make this!

      Reply
    6. Rachel Cotterill says

      April 26, 2010 at 7:22 am

      This is definitely a recipe I need. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm. Thank you! (and I'm only a teensy bit jealous 😉 )

      Reply
    7. Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe says

      April 26, 2010 at 12:49 am

      Check my blog for 'scoopers'... we spent weeks making ice creams. I have ton's of recipes.
      You will love your ice cream maker!!

      Reply
    8. April@The 21st Century Housewife says

      April 25, 2010 at 5:44 pm

      Congratulations on your win - and thank you for sharing such a delicious recipe!!

      Reply
    9. Jacqueline says

      April 25, 2010 at 4:08 pm

      Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, the ice cream maker and the sherbet 🙂

      Reply
    10. Joy says

      April 24, 2010 at 1:31 pm

      So, does the alcohol in the rum freeze out of it like they say it does when you use wine in cooking? 😉 I have won games at baby and wedding showers, but never got a prize as fine as an ice cream maker! Congratulations on winning again! "yep yep yep!" (I know how you like to quote lines from movies. That's a quote from "The Land Before Time" just in case you're not familiar with it.) 🙂

      Reply
    11. lostpastremembered says

      April 24, 2010 at 10:50 am

      How lucky indeed. I am in the same boat... kitchenaid attachment. Honestly, it's the only thing I don't like about the machine... I think it's a pain and comes off the spindle if you don't do things just right... I've had my eyes on this machine for a long time. You did it proud with its first launch..my that ice cream sounds awesome!

      Reply
    12. Joanne says

      April 24, 2010 at 10:25 am

      This is the ice cream maker that I got for my birthday! Congrats. I have a question about it. Did you have to chill the sherbet after it made its rounds through the ice cream maker? I tried to make ice cream a few weeks back and it came out WAY too soft for eating initially. Just wondering if it's something I'm doing wrong...

      Love teh pina colada idea!

      Reply
    13. Debinhawaii says

      April 24, 2010 at 8:01 am

      Yep! 😉 You are lucky and that is a good thing! That is a beautiful ice cream maker and the sherbet looks delicious. I may have to make ice cream this weekend now. 😉

      Reply
    14. Chanel11 says

      April 24, 2010 at 4:15 am

      Well done on the winning streak, and an ice cream maker as the prize! I am sure your freezer will be stocked to the brim with ice cream now - and great recipe to start with

      Reply
    15. Mari @ Once Upon a Plate says

      April 24, 2010 at 2:48 am

      Congratulations Pam!

      That is such a gorgeous photo, you definitely deserved to win the contest.

      This recipe looks great (yay for the 2 Tablespoons of rum.) 😀

      Many happy and delicious ice cream/sorbet and frozen desserts are in your future, I'm sure! I feel lucky to be here waiting to see what you'll make next... thank you for the inspiration!

      xo

      Reply
    16. Lori (All That Splatters) says

      April 24, 2010 at 2:04 am

      This looks wonderful! I just made your Mango Sorbet and featured it for Saturday Blog Showcase. It's wonderful!!

      Reply
    17. Judi says

      April 23, 2010 at 10:01 pm

      No you didn't.

      Congratulations! I had one of these in my former life two years ago. I think you'll love it. Can't wait to see what all you make.

      Reply
    18. noble pig says

      April 23, 2010 at 9:06 pm

      I need it now!

      Reply
    19. Lea Ann says

      April 23, 2010 at 7:39 pm

      I hate you! And I saw yup all of the time, except I spell it yup. What does that say about me! All kidding aside, you are going to love having that ice cream maker. I make home made all the time and there is just no comparison. Thanks for this great recipe. I'll be trying this soon (if it ever stops snowing in Denver)

      Reply
    20. Kim says

      April 23, 2010 at 5:17 pm

      Congrats Pam! Maybe you should go play the lottery or something;D Seems like you're on a roll.
      You ice cream machine looks sleek and shiny and just plain lovely. I wish you many tasty tubs of frozen delights.
      I'm guessing the pina colada sherbet was fantastic. Sounds like it could be a wonderful palate cleanser.

      Reply
    21. Mimi says

      April 23, 2010 at 3:51 pm

      Congratulations on your new ice cream machine. The sherbet with the extra rum sound delicious.
      Mimi

      Reply
    22. grace says

      April 23, 2010 at 3:47 pm

      yep, luck is on your side, pam! i'd keep it for myself, too. yep, you broke it in quite nicely with this sherbet. yep. 🙂

      Reply
    23. Cinnamon-Girl says

      April 23, 2010 at 2:57 pm

      What a beautiful machine! I don't blame you one bit. The ice cream is dreamy!

      Reply
    24. 5 Star Foodie says

      April 23, 2010 at 2:39 pm

      Congrats on winning the ice cream maker! And I love the idea of the pina colada sherbet, yum!

      Reply
    25. Pam says

      April 23, 2010 at 2:28 pm

      La table - thank you!

      Julie - I did love my attachment, but honestly this free standing one did much better. I think because the freezer bowl is more encased.

      Kat - thank you! I am hoping that my current string of good luck transfers to my boobs.

      JC - I highly recommend it!

      Reply
    26. Nancy says

      April 23, 2010 at 6:21 pm

      Hi Pam...I have this machine too and I really love it. Congrats on winning yours! Thanks for the recipe...I will have to try it.

      Take care,
      Hugs, Nancy

      Reply
    27. JC says

      April 23, 2010 at 1:47 pm

      I was thinking of getting an ice cream maker. Yours looks good and the recipe does too.

      Reply
    28. Marjie says

      April 23, 2010 at 4:56 pm

      And make sure when you serve it in the pretty glass that there are pretty bright pink flowers in the background. Yep.

      I never win anything. I am jealous. I don't even try any more.

      Reply
    29. Happier Than a Pig in Mud says

      April 23, 2010 at 4:25 pm

      Congrats on the win, and this recipe sounds great!

      Reply
    30. Kat says

      April 23, 2010 at 12:25 pm

      I've been out of town, so I had some catching up to do on your blog. I wish you all the best and will send positive waves your way about the boobs. I love this photo of the sherbet, and what a nice prize! Maybe your luck at winning things will swing over to the boobs.

      Reply
    31. Julie says

      April 23, 2010 at 12:18 pm

      You are lucky! I never win anything! I've been thinking about getting the ice cream attachment for my kitchen aid. Do you like yours or do you think the free standing ice cream makers are better?

      This looks delicious!

      Reply
    32. La Table De Nana says

      April 23, 2010 at 12:09 pm

      Congratulations:)

      Reply

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