Creamy Pineapple Ice Cream (Printer-friendly)

Silky pineapple ice cream with lemon and vanilla, churned until smooth for a bright tropical frozen treat.

# What You Need:

→ Pineapple Base

01 - 2 cups diced fresh pineapple or canned pineapple, drained
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed 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 until the pineapple softens and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
02 - Transfer the cooled pineapple mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly blended. Gently stir in the pineapple puree until combined.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours to ensure it is well chilled.
05 - Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically for 20 to 30 minutes, until the texture is thick and creamy.
06 - Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container, cover securely, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until set and firm.
07 - Allow the frozen ice cream to rest at room temperature for 5 minutes for easier scooping, then serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This tastes like vacation in a bowl, but you barely need any effort to get there.
  • Every bite is irresistibly creamy with a true pineapple burst, making it impossible to stop at one scoop.
02 -
  • If you rush the freezing step, the texture can end up more slush than cream—learned that sweaty lesson the first time!
  • Pureeing the pineapple all the way smooth (not chunky) helps the ice cream set to a silky finish.
03 -
  • Chill your ice cream maker bowl overnight for best results—this one is worth the planning.
  • A small dash of salt really does make the pineapple flavor pop from bland to brilliant.

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