Mai Tai Dessert Recipe

Name: Mai Tai Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 ladyfingers, split; 2 (1/2 ounce) envelopes gelatin, unflavored; 1/2 cup pineapple juice, drained from the canned; to taste pineapple; 5 egg yolks; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk, scalded; 1/2 cup lime juice, fresh; 1/2 cup white rum; 1 (12 ounce) can pineapple, crushed, well drained; 5 egg whites; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup heavy cream, whipped; 1/4 cup nuts, chopped, preferably macadamias

Servings: persons

18 ladyfingers, split
2 (1/2 ounce) envelopes gelatin, unflavored
1/2 cup pineapple juice, drained from the canned
to taste pineapple
5 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk, scalded
1/2 cup lime juice, fresh
1/2 cup white rum
1 (12 ounce) can pineapple, crushed, well drained
5 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1/4 cup nuts, chopped, preferably macadamias

1
Line sides and bottom of 9 inch spring form pan with the split ladyfingers.
2
Soften gelatin in pineapple juice. Beat egg yolks in top of double boiler.
3
Stir in sugar and salt. Blend in milk, cook over boiling water, stirring for 5 minutes or until well thickened.
4
Blend in gelatin mixture, lime juice and rum.
5
Add well drained pineapple. Chill until thickened but not set. Beat egg whites, gradually adding sugar.
6
Fold pineapple custard and whipped cream into egg whites.
7
Pour into spring form pan.
8
Chill several hours or overnight. To serve, remove pan rim, sprinkle with nuts and add little puffs of whipped cream piped around the edge.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 ladyfingers, split, 2 (1/2 ounce) envelopes gelatin, unflavored, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, drained from the canned, to taste pineapple, and more.

Yes, Mai Tai Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mai Tai Dessert

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