Pina Colada Sundae Recipe

Escape to the tropics with this delightful Pina Colada Sundae! This quick and easy dessert features a caramelized pineapple topping, flambéed with rum (alcohol burns off during flaming) for an unforgettable taste of summer. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's the perfect ending to any meal.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 233.8 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Pina Colada Sundae

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How to Make Pina Colada Sundae

  1. Scoop 2 cups of your favorite vanilla ice cream into 4 ice cream dishes.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  3. Add 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground ginger. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
  4. Continue to stir for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture slightly caramelizes.
  5. Add 1 cup of drained pineapple chunks to the saucepan. Toss to coat and sauté for 2-3 minutes to warm the pineapple.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat and add 1 tablespoon of dark rum (optional).
  7. Carefully and using caution, ignite the rum using a kitchen torch. Toss the pineapple quickly to extinguish the flames. (Adult supervision required)
  8. Pour the warm pineapple mixture over the ice cream. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a small ginger cookie.
  9. Enjoy your tropical paradise in a bowl!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

116g

Fat

18g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pina Colada Sundae?

Pina Colada Sundae takes about 23 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 18 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pina Colada Sundae?

Pina Colada Sundae has approximately 233.8 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pina Colada Sundae?

The key ingredients for Pina Colada Sundae are Butter, Brown Sugar, Ginger, Pineapple, Coconut Sorbet, Rum. See the full list with measurements above.

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