Pineapple Donuts with Coconut Glaze

I wanted to call this donut a Pina Colada because it's full of pineapple and coconut deliciousness, but since there isn't any alcohol, I decided to wait until I can experiment with making them with Rum to call them Pina Colada donuts. Until then these are a very acceptable substitutes. The pineapple donut is tender and flavorful, and the coconut glaze made with coconut milk is light but packs a gentle punch. Topped with toasted sweetened coconut and you have a wonderful bite.

2 cup flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup milk
2 egg
2 Tbsp melted butter
2 cups pineapple juice (reduced to 1/2 - 2/3 cup)

2 cups sweetened coconut

If you'd like to make this an adult version, add 2 Tbsp on pineapple rum to the batter. I tested this once and it was delicious!

Toast about 2 cups of sweetened coconut in a large skillet over medium heat. At the same time start reducing Pineapple juice over med-high heat until you have 2/3-1/2 cup remaining. Once done, set aside to let it cool.

Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. 

In a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and reduced pineapple juice. This keeps you from having to overmix your batter, which is horrible for donuts.

Add to the dry ingredients and stir lightly just until moistened.

Pour batter into a freezer ziplock bag. 

Snip the corner and squeeze the batter into well greased donut pans. 

Bake at 425° for 8-9 minutes or till lightly browned. Remove from pans and allow to cool completely. While they cool, mix up the glaze.

3 Tbsp cream cheese

3 Tbsp unsalted butter

3 oz of coconut milk

2 cups powdered sugar

Combine ingredients until smooth. Warm frosting in the microwave in 15 second intervals until frosting just warms to a nice dipping consistency.

Carefully dip each donut halfway into the glaze, then set aside and allow glaze to drip off and firm up.

Every several donuts, while the glaze is still wet, top with toasted coconut.

Allow the glaze to set before trying to stack these. Share and enjoy their deliciousness!