Luau Party
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Who doesn’t love a Luau party?!? Tiki decorations, tropical music and summer vibes all around, fun pool games and getting together with friends, family or neighbors. …and of course, my favorite: all the LUAU FOOD!! Yum! 😋
For this party idea, it’s all about the Luau foods. A tasty appetizer, a healthy yet delicious side dish, a wild drink, and several fun dessert ideas! Also check out a few festive decorations I would recommend for your party at the end of post.
Let’s begin!
Check out these Luau party food ideas:
Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs
These Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs are so simple to make, but impressive and delicious! So juicy and flavorful and effortlessly put together for a quick appetizer that everyone will enjoy. Just three ingredients is all you need and finishes in less than 20 minutes on the stovetop or simmer in a crockpot for a larger crowd and even less effort.
Find the recipe HERE.
Carrot-Raisin Salad Cups
Fresh, healthy and delicious and effortlessly put together to enjoy. This Carrot Raisin Salad is my “copycat” version of Chik-fi-la’s. I was so sad to see their Carrot Raisin Salad removed from the menu, so I decided to recreate a dairy-free version.
Serving suggestion: Add Carrot Raisin Salad to plastic cups, placed in a tray of ice to stay chilled. Find the recipe HERE.
Jello Beach Cups
These Jello Beach Cups are so adorable, they will be the envy of your Luau or pool party! Refreshing Jello, sweet and sour candies, and cute little graham cracker bears. Simple to put together, yet clever and delicious!
Find the recipe HERE.
Luau Cupcakes
These adorable Luau Cupcakes will definitely make you feel like you are eating a slice of tropical paradise. With the help of a few silicone molds, candy melts, and a little crushed graham crackers, you can easily recreate these adorable beach themed cupcakes.
Find the recipe HERE.
Luau Mini Cakes
These delicate looking Luau Mini Cakes are easier to make than you may think, especially with a little help from some silicone molds. Use any cake box mix flavor, crush some graham crackers, find some edible pearl sprinkles and order some molds to help with this elegant beach scene.
Find the recipe HERE.
Ok, I know…boys come to Luau’s too….so enough with the pretty stuff, here’s a few fun “SHARK” themed ideas for fun! (Still kind of cute though!)
Shark Brownie Bites
These Shark Brownie Bites are the perfect size for a sweet treat at your annual Luau or Shark Week party. Using a shark fin ice mold, I created chocolate fins atop a round brownie with buttercream icing waves. You can easily achieve the same fun effect.
Find the recipe HERE.
Shark Attack Drink
This fun and quirky Shark Attack Drink was inspired by Shark Week, a 30 year+ tradition on the Discovery channel. Fascinated with all the amazing facts about the many shark species and their behavior, this drink is my nod to the dangerous, yet fascinating king of the sea, the SHARK.🦈
Find the recipe HERE.
Shark Chum Cups
How fun are these Shark Chum Cups?!? No recipe needed, just add a little cocktail sauce to the bottom of some small plastic cups, then add your fully cooked, chilled cocktail shrimp.
A creative sign would add a lot to this, and serve in a tray of ice. Enjoy!
What a crowd-pleasing luau party dessert these Pina Colada bars are. All the flavors of the famous Caribbean Pina Colada tropical drink baked into a delicious bar.
Find the easy recipe for these delicious Pina Colada Bars on a printable card below or click HERE for the full step-by-step photo instructions.
Easy Pina Colada Bars
Ingredients
Instructions
- Drain pineapples and cherries, then add coconut rum to each, to cover. Let soak for at least 20-30 minutes.
- Drain pineapples and cherries. Add pineapple rings on top of crust, then place cherries in-between them.
- Next, evenly distribute coconut and white chocolate chips on top.
- Spoon or drizzle sweetened condensed milk over top, then bake at 350℉ for 24-28 minutes or until most of the coconut is slightly browned.
- Let cool completely in pan, then slice into bars and enjoy or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, refrigerate up to 10 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, refrigerate up to 10 days, or freeze up to 3 months.
You can omit the rum, if desired, but keep in mind that the alcohol will bake out, leaving only the flavor behind...so no need to worry!
No party would be complete without some fun party decorations. Check out my top picks from Amazon:
Everything you need for a great tropical party! Find it on Amazon HERE
You gotta have a fun back drop for photos! Find this one on Amazon HERE.
If you want to add a little glam to your party, find this gorgeous Pineapple Drink Dispenser on Amazon HERE.
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