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5-Minute Pina Colada Fudge

April 4, 2016

5-minute pina colada fudge pin

Pina Colada Fudge prepped in 5 minutes! With dried pineapple chunks, coconut, maraschino cherries, and roasted macadamia nuts! It’s fabulous. 5-Minute Pina Colada Fudge inspired by a favorite summertime beverage!

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Of all the 5-Minute Fudge recipes on the blog, this one is my favorite. Although I have an equally GREAT one coming up in a few weeks, this 5-Minute Pina Colada Fudge is my top choice so far.

That’s really saying a lot since you would think my favorite would be this 5-Minute Peanut Butter Cup Fudge, being such a peanut butter junkie and all.

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Just to be clear, you seriously only need about 5 minutes to prep this fudge. Maybe 10, if you are the kind of person that tends to dilly-dally. With a little focus, you can make this 5-Minute Pina Colada Fudge in under 300 seconds though.

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It does have to set, and that takes about 15-20 minutes, but even less if you stick it in the fridge. Does that make this ‘5-Minute’ title a little deceiving? Either way, this 5-Minute Pina Colada Fudge is one of the fastest dessert recipes you can find, and you only need a bowl and a microwave.

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I initially set out to make a pineapple upside-down cake-inspired fudge, and then I just got carried away with adding ingredients. It quickly morphed into a Pina Colada fudge recipe… and you know that process happened very quickly because I made this in under 5 minutes. 🙂 The recipe took a turn, and it paid off. It’s amazing.

I started this fudge in the same fashion as all the other 5-Minute versions: prepared frosting and chocolate chips. In this case, cream cheese frosting and white chocolate chips. Simple flavor, sweet, and creamy. Just how a pina colada should be.

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I added a little rum extract, and it enhances the other flavors, without being over-powering. I don’t like a ton of rum, or for things to be super ‘rummy’. Just a little was perfect.

Between all the shredded coconut, white chocolate chips, dried pineapple, and maraschino cherries, there’s a lot of very saccharine items in this fudge. I added roasted and salted macadamia nuts, and it was really nice how the salt cut through all the sweetness!

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They also added some crunch. Soooo… no, macadamia nuts don’t really have a place in pina coladas as a beverage, but they were a total delight in this fudge!

The best part is definitely the maraschino cherry in the center of each piece. Nice touch, huh? The flavors of this 5-Minute Pina Colada Fudge were giving me all kinds of summer vibes!

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5-Minute Pina Colada Fudge

Pina Colada Fudge prepped in 5 minutes! With dried pineapple chunks, coconut, maraschino cherries, and roasted macadamia nuts! It's fabulous. 5-Minute Pina Colada Fudge inspired by a favorite summertime beverage!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 25 pieces
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

  • 1 - 16 oz. container prepared cream cheese frosting
  • 1 - 12 oz. package white chocolate chips
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 tsp. rum extract
  • 6 oz. dried pineapple chopped
  • 1/3 c. roasted salted macadamia nuts
  • 1 - 10 oz. jar maraschino cherries well-drained
  • 1/2 c. toasted shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Line an 8-inch square pan with foil, extending it over the edges of the pan.
  2. Lightly grease the pan.
  3. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the frosting, white chocolate chips, and butter.
  4. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, then continue microwaving at 30-second intervals until the chips are completely melted and smooth.
  5. Stir in the rum extract, dried pineapple, and macadamia nuts.
  6. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
  7. Working quickly, press maraschino cherries into the fudge in 5 even rows of 5 cherries. When you cut the fudge 5x5, each will have a cherry in the center.
  8. Sprinkle the fudge with toasted coconut, and lightly press down so it adheres.
  9. Allow to set at room temperature for about an hour, or 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  10. Remove from pan by lifting the edges of the foil. Remove the foil.
  11. Cut into squares, and DEVOUR!

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  1. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    April 5, 2016 at 11:23 am

    I love how quickly this creamy fudge comes together 🙂

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:24 am

      Me too! It’s my go-to fudge recipe these days!

      Reply
  2. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    April 11, 2016 at 11:15 am

    oh gosh, these look amazing! I love how they look almost mosaic-like when cut!

    Reply
  3. Ginger Wroot says

    April 11, 2016 at 11:55 am

    What a unique and lish looking dessert bar! Pinned it and can’t wait to try it! Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Helen Fern says

    April 14, 2016 at 10:09 am

    Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” link up!

    Reply
  5. Quinn Caudill says

    April 19, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    Yum! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday. Pinned and shared!

    Reply
  6. Petra @ CrumblesAndKale says

    April 20, 2016 at 5:04 am

    Oh, these looks absolutely stunning! Love the tropical flavors in a classic recipe!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      April 30, 2016 at 10:37 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  7. Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says

    April 22, 2016 at 8:09 am

    5 stars
    Sarah this is such a great idea. I love macadamia nuts. Sometimes your upside down cake just wants to be a piña colada and who are we not to honor that, right? Thanks for bringing this treat to #SaucySaturdays.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      April 30, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Hahaha! That’s true. It morphed quickly into something else, and I’m not hatin’ it! Thank you!

      Reply
  8. desiree depersia says

    December 9, 2020 at 12:20 pm

    I dont have rum extract. Can i use the same amount of coconut rum i have on hand? Surely not as strong but a possibility? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 9, 2020 at 4:24 pm

      Hi! I think you could probably add a tablespoonful or two of coconut rum, and it wouldn’t impact the texture and final product. But yes, wouldn’t be as strong, for sure!

      Reply

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