Pina colada popsicles
<p>What better way to cool down on a warm night than a delicious, fruity frozen treat? These family-friendly pina colada popsicles can be made adult-only with a dash of rum. Yum!</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Makes:</span></strong> 10 – 12</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>3 cups fresh pineapple chunks</li>
<li>3 tablespoons coconut sugar</li>
<li>1 (270ml) can coconut cream</li>
<li>½ teaspoon vanilla extract</li>
<li>Coconut oil shell</li>
<li>¼ cup coconut oil, melted</li>
<li>1 tablespoon shredded coconut</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Add pineapple chunks and 2 tablespoons of coconut sugar and cook, stirring, until the sugar has melted and pineapple caramelised.</li>
<li>Transfer the caramelised pineapple to a blender and add coconut cream and vanilla extract. Process on high for 2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and airy.</li>
<li>Divide between 10-12 ice-pop moulds and freeze for 8 hours or overnight.</li>
<li>Just before serving, mix melted coconut oil and shredded coconut in a small deep bowl.</li>
<li>Dip each popsicle in the oil to create a shell.</li>
<li>Serve immediately or place in zip lock bags and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> For a grown up version of this treat, stir ¼ cup rum into the mixture before freezing.</p>
<p><em>Recipe courtesy of Australian Pineapples. For more delicious recipes, <a href="http://www.aussiepineapples.com.au/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">visit their website</span></strong></a>.</em></p>
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