Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Homemade Pineapple Ice Cream. Creamy, fruity, and refreshing, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for hot summer days or anytime you crave a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Pineapple Puree:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned in juice, drained)
Ice Cream Base:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Puree Pineapple: In a blender, puree the pineapple chunks until smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer puree to a bowl, stir in sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Add cream and milk, whisk until sugar dissolves.
- Chill Mixture: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour mixture into ice cream maker, churn for 20–25 minutes.
- Freeze: Transfer to container, freeze for 2–4 hours until firm.
- Serve: Scoop and enjoy!
Notes
- For a chunkier texture, add chopped pineapple after churning.
- No ice cream maker? Freeze, stir every 30 minutes until firm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
