Creamy Pineapple Ice Cream (Printable)
Silky pineapple ice cream with bright lemon notes, churned smooth and frozen until scoopable; topped with toasted coconut.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pineapple Base
01 - 2 cups diced fresh pineapple or canned pineapple, drained
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Ice Cream Mixture
04 - 2 cups heavy cream
05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine diced pineapple, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple softens and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - Puree the cooled pineapple mixture using a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, pure vanilla extract, and salt until fully blended. Stir in the pineapple puree.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 2 hours to ensure proper chilling.
05 - Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically 20 to 30 minutes, until thick and creamy.
06 - Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours or until set to a firm consistency.
07 - Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping and serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This treat is criminally easy for how indulgent the results taste, promise you’ll be sneaking it right out of the container.
- Every spoonful is velvety and bright, like sunshine you can eat, which is why it hasn’t lasted long in my freezer yet.
02 -
- Not chilling the mixture enough will steal all that luscious creaminess, so don’t cut corners here—the patience pays off.
- Discovering the magic of adding a sprinkle of salt changed everything; it’s the quiet hero that wakes up every flavor note.
03 -
- Churning when the mixture is extra cold makes it fluffy and light—pop your bowl and paddle in the freezer while the base chills.
- A dash of vanilla doesn’t seem like much, but skipped, you’ll definitely notice the flavor lacks depth.