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Luscious Indonesian Kolak Pisang with Coconut and Palm Sugar

Name: Luscious Indonesian Kolak Pisang with Coconut and Palm Sugar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices; 1 cup coconut milk; 3/4 cup palm sugar, grated or chopped; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup coconut cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Kolak Pisang is a traditional Indonesian dessert featuring ripe bananas enveloped in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce, sweetened with palm sugar. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and transport

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 1, 2025

Luscious Indonesian Kolak Pisang with Coconut and Palm Sugar — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Banana Base

For the Coating Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 448 kcal
Protein: 3.75 g
Carbs: 64.25 g
Fat: 22.75 g
Fiber: 5.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1791 kcal
Protein: 15 g
Carbs: 257 g
Fat: 91 g
Fiber: 22 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
4 ripe bananas peeled and cut into 1-inch slices	400	5	105	1	12
1 cup coconut milk	445	5	6	48	4
3/4 cup palm sugar grated or chopped	540	1	135	0	0
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract	6	0	1	0	0
1/2 cup coconut cream	400	4	10	42	6
1/4 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Banana Base

1
Place the Bananas
Place the banana slices in a large bowl.
2
Add Coconut Milk & Vanilla
Pour 1/2 cup of coconut milk and sprinkle with vanilla extract over the bananas.
3
Let Soak
Let them soak briefly while you prepare the palm sugar syrup.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Avoid over-stirring the bananas to prevent them from breaking apart. 💡 Pro Tip: Stir the palm sugar into the coconut milk slowly to ensure it dissolves completely.

Crafting the Coating Sauce

1
Combine Coconut Cream & Salt
In a small saucepan, combine the coconut cream and salt.
2
Simmer Sauce
Simmer over low heat until warm and smooth.
3
Set Aside Sauce
Set aside to drizzle over the cooked dessert.

How to Make Luscious Indonesian Kolak Pisang with Coconut and Palm Sugar

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmer the Syrup
In another saucepan, heat the remaining 1/2 cup of coconut milk, then add the palm sugar and stir until dissolved.
2
Cook the Bananas
Add the banana slices and vanilla-infused coconut milk to the syrup mixture and simmer gently.
3
Combine for Creaminess
Once bananas are tender, combine with the coating sauce to finish.