Pina Colada Snow Cone
These refreshing pina colada snow cones bring the taste of the tropics proper to your kitchen! Shaved ice is piled into cups and drenched with an easy homemade pina colada syrup made with pineapple juice, coconut, and lime. Each frosty bite is bursting with sweet and creamy pina colada flavor. Top with cherries, pineapple chunks, and an umbrella for the beach vacation vibe. Perfect for cooling down on hot summer days!
Equipment
- Snow cone machine or blender
- snow cone cups or cones
- whisk, small bowl or pitcher
- Saucepan (if making homemade syrup).
Ingredients
Homemade Piña Colada Snow Cone
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice chilled
- ½ cup Coconut Cream chilled
- 2-3 tablespoons Sweetener simple syrup, agave nectar, or sugar dissolved in a little warm water, adjust to your taste
- Shaved Ice as much as you need!
Homemade Piña Colada Snow Cone Syrup
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice
- ½ cup Coconut Cream
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice optional
Instructions
Homemade Piña Colada Snow Cones
- In a small bowl or pitcher, whisk together the chilled pineapple juice, coconut cream, and sweetener.
- Start with 2 tablespoons of sweetener and taste, adding more if desired.
- Shave ice using a snow cone machine or blender until you have a fine, snowy consistency.
- Pack the shaved ice into snow cone cups or cones, creating a rounded top.
- Slowly drizzle the pineapple-coconut mixture over the packed ice,
- allowing it to soak down. Add more syrup as needed.
- Serve immediately.
- Optional Garnish: Pineapple wedges, maraschino cherries, toasted coconut flakes.
Homemade Piña Colada Snow Cone Syrup
- In a saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, coconut cream, and sugar.
- If using, add the lime juice.Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.Reduce the heat to low and let the syrup simmer gently for about 5-10 minutes, or until it slightly thickens
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool completely.
- Once cooled, pour the syrup into an airtight container.