Creamy Pineapple Ice Cream Delight (Printable)
Creamy pineapple frozen dessert made with fresh fruit, cream and vanilla; chilled and churned for bright tropical flavor.
# 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 Make It:
01 - Combine pineapple, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until the pineapple softens and sugar dissolves. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
02 - Puree the cooled pineapple mixture in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt until blended. Stir in the pineapple puree.
04 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
05 - Pour the cold mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to 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 and scoopable.
07 - Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping and serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like vacation in a bowl, creamy and fruity in all the right ways.
- The ice cream comes together with simple ingredients and is naturally gluten free, so almost everyone can enjoy a scoop.
02 -
- I learned the hard way: rushing the chilling step gives you icy, not creamy, results.
- Pineapple puree is naturally fibrous, so blending until totally smooth makes a world of difference in mouthfeel.
03 -
- Freezing your container before transferring the churned ice cream helps keep it extra smooth.
- A dash more vanilla can change everything if your pineapple needs a flavor boost.