Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 scoop

vanilla ice cream

scooped

16 unit

crushed pineapple

canned, crushed

0.25 cup

flaked coconut

flaked

0.25 cup

whipped cream

whipped

Step 1
~2 min

Shape 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream into snowballs.

Step 2
~2 min

Roll the ice cream snowballs in flaked coconut until completely covered.

Step 3
~2 min

Place one coconut-covered ice cream snowball in each of four dessert dishes.

Step 4
~2 min

Spoon crushed pineapple and its juice evenly over each snowball.

Step 5
~2 min

Top each snowball with whipped cream and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill dessert dishes before serving for a colder treat.

Toast the coconut for a richer flavor.

Add a maraschino cherry on top for extra flair.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and frozen.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately after assembly.

Accompany with a tropical fruit salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled pineapple slices
Macadamia nuts

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Hawaii

Cultural Significance

Reflects the islands' use of tropical fruits and coconut.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Luau
Summer Parties

Occasion Tags

Summer
Party
Luau
Birthday

Popularity Score

75/100

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