Creamy Pineapple Ice Cream (Printable)

Lusciously creamy pineapple ice cream with bright lemon notes, churned smooth and frozen for a tropical treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pineapple Base

01 - 2 cups diced fresh pineapple or drained canned pineapple
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

# Method:

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. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
02 - Transfer the cooled pineapple mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, pure vanilla extract, and salt. Incorporate the pineapple puree, mixing until fully combined.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
05 - Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker. 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 firm.
07 - Let the ice cream stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes before scooping and serving.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • Your first spoonful might have you convinced you’re on a beach somewhere, thanks to the pure pineapple flavor.
  • It’s secretly simple to make, even if you don’t own an ice cream machine.
02 -
  • If you skip letting the base chill fully before churning, your ice cream will be more icy and less creamy—trust me, it’s not the shortcut you want.
  • Experimenting with folding in chopped pineapple at the end gave tiny bursts of juicy fruit that everyone loved.
03 -
  • Letting the finished ice cream sit out for five minutes before scooping gives you perfect creamy curls every time.
  • For truly vibrant flavor, pick ripe, fragrant pineapple—your nose knows what’s best.

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