Pina Colada Butter

Photo: flickr user kimberlykv

Ingredients

4 sticks butter, softened

1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained

1 cup flaked coconut

1/4 cup chopped drained maraschino cherries

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Serve immediately, or cover and chill, then soften a bit before serving.

Serving Suggestions: Smear Pina Colada Butter on cinnamon-raisin bread or toasted pound cake for a tropical breakfast treat.

Saute a pound or so of shrimp in 3 tablespoons Pina Colada Butter for a fast dinner or a quick-as-can-be appetizer.

Dollop Pina Colada Butter on pancakes or melt on waffles for a taste of the islands, Mon!

12.0 servings

Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 1:41am