Red Lobster Pina Colada Dipping Sauce (Stefanie)

This is a delightful sweet dipping sauce perfect for shrimp, or even chicken nuggets.  Our version of this sauce tastes just like the Red Lobster’s Pina Colada Dipping Sauce.

1 cup Pina Colada Mix (bottled, non-alcoholic)                 

1/4 cup water
                                                      

4 TBS. crushed pineapple (drained)

1 TBS. + 1 tsp. sweetened coconut flakes


3 TBS.. + 1 tsp. powdered sugar (opt)

1 1/2 tsp. corn starch

3 tsp. cold water

Mix Pina Colada, water, crushed pineapple, coconut, and powder sugar in a saucepan.  Heat on medium low temperature until sauce begins to simmer, stirring frequently. Let mixture simmer slowly 10 – 12 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water together, add to sauce and blend well. Let mixture simmer for 3 – 5 minutes longer while stirring during and after adding cornstarch. Remove from heat and bring to room temperature.