Best Pineapple Coconut Relish Recipes

PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE

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This coconut cake is a guaranteed showstopper at any holiday meal or special occasion. The beautiful flakes of coconut are reminiscent of snow. But one taste of the sunny pineapple will transport you to the tropics. -Monica Kennedy, Johnson City, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 large eggs, separated
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
MOUSSE:
4 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
5 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided

Steps:

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice; set aside., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine flour and baking powder. In another bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in butter, extracts and 1/2 cup reserved juice. Add dry ingredients; beat until well blended., Beat egg whites with clean beaters on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter., Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 18-22 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add 1 cup confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, pineapple and remaining confectioners' sugar until blended; stir in 2 cups coconut. Fold in whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; drizzle with 2 tablespoons reserved juice. Spread with 2 cups mousse. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer and drizzle with remaining juice. Spread remaining mousse over top and sides of cake. Press remaining coconut onto top and sides. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 899 calories, Fat 62g fat (42g saturated fat), Cholesterol 248mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

PINEAPPLE-COCONUT SAUCE

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Crushed pineapple in its own juice forms the base of a luxurious tropical sauce flavored with coconut. Make it in minutes and serve it with coconut shrimp with rice or egg noodles. Make ahead of time and refrigerate so flavors meld together.

Provided by josiekana

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

¾ cup crushed pineapple in juice, divided
½ cup cream of coconut, divided
¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Blend 1/2 cup crushed pineapple and cream of coconut in a blender until smooth. Add heavy cream and pulse to blend; pour into a bowl.
Fold remaining crushed pineapple into the blended mixture. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 8.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g