Creamy Pineapple Ice Cream Delight (Printable)

Silky tropical ice cream with sweet pineapple, vanilla, and cream—chill then freeze for perfect scoops.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pineapple Base

01 - 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced 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 diced pineapple, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring gently until pineapple softens and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
02 - Transfer the cooled pineapple mixture to a blender or food processor and process until completely smooth.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Incorporate the pineapple puree and blend until fully combined.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the mixture to become fully chilled.
05 - Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn following the manufacturer's instructions, typically 20 to 30 minutes, until the mixture thickens and reaches a creamy consistency.
06 - Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container. Cover and place in the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours or until fully set and firm.
07 - Before serving, let the ice cream stand at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Nobody expects homemade ice cream to steal the show at summer gatherings, but you'll be the talk of the table with this.
  • Its balance of rich and refreshing always disappears faster than you think—my friends' bowls are proof.
02 -
  • One summer I was too impatient to chill the base completely and ended up with icy crystals instead of creaminess—never again.
  • Adding a few extra chunks of pineapple near the end of churning gives the ice cream a lovely pop of texture and surprise.
03 -
  • A shallow metal container freezes the mixture faster, leading to smaller ice crystals.
  • If you crave a strong fruity punch, reduce the milk by a splash and up the pineapple puree by a quarter cup.

Go Back