Hawaiian Sunrise Tropical Fruit Salad

Hawaiian Sunrise Tropical Fruit Salad

This vegetarian dessert recipe features a lively mix of tropical fruits in a sweet and refreshing coconut milk bath, perfect for a Hawaiian brunch.

Time: Prep: 20 minutes Cook: None Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Vegetarian

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced 1 cup fresh mango, diced 1 cup fresh papaya, diced 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced 1/2 cup fresh passion fruit 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the pineapple, mango, papaya, and strawberries.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar has dissolved.
  3. Drizzle the coconut milk mixture over the fruit and gently mix to combine.
  4. Spoon the passion fruit into a zestar to seed it, then add the seeds and pulp to the salad.
  5. Chill the salad for 1 hour before serving.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this dish is using fresh, ripe fruits for maximum flavor and texture contrast.

Notes

This recipe is best served cold.

Cultural or Historical Background

This dessert draws inspiration from traditional Hawaiian fruit platters, elevated with the addition of coconut milk and passion fruit.