How many servings does Caribbean Freeze make?

It makes 6 servings, about 1/4 cup each.

How long should the cocoa mixture chill before freezing?

Refrigerate it until cold, about 6 hours, before freezing it in an ice cream maker.

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Caribbean Freeze

Name: Caribbean Freeze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6 servings (1/4 cup each)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons HERSHEY’S Cocoa; 1 3/4 cups water; 3 tablespoons frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed; 1 tablespoon golden rum OR 1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Published November 14, 2026

Cooking Club Team · 15 min active time

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Frozen Caribbean cocoa dessert served with pineapple and cherries

A tropical frozen cocoa dessert made with pineapple juice concentrate and a splash of golden rum or rum extract.

Helpful Tips

For a tropical presentation, garnish with pineapple slices, maraschino cherries, or fresh kiwi. Serve in hollowed coconuts for an island-style touch.

THE RECIPE

Caribbean Freeze

Prep15 min

Cook5 min

ChillAbout 6 hours, then freeze

Yield6 servings (1/4 cup each)

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons HERSHEY’S Cocoa
1 3/4 cups water
3 tablespoons frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon golden rum OR 1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Instructions

Stir together the sugar and cocoa in a medium saucepan; stir in the water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.
Stir the thawed pineapple juice concentrate and golden rum or rum extract into the chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 6 hours.
Pour the cold mixture into a 1-quart ice cream freezer container. Freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions. Garnish as desired.

Adapted from cookbook pages provided by the site owner; wording clarified for readability. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.

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