Creamy Pineapple Ice Cream (Printable)

Silky pineapple and vanilla custard churned into a creamy, chilled tropical treat—perfect for summer scoops.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pineapple Base

01 - 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced or canned pineapple, drained and diced
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

# Directions:

01 - Combine diced pineapple, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes until the fruit softens and the sugar dissolves, then allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
02 - Transfer the cooled pineapple mixture to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly combined. Stir in the pineapple puree.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours to ensure it is thoroughly chilled.
05 - Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, generally for 20 to 30 minutes, until thick and creamy.
06 - Transfer the churned mixture to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
07 - Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping for best texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Sneaking bites right from the ice cream maker feels downright rebellious in the best way.
  • Every scoop tastes of real pineapple, not the artificial syrupy sweetness you might expect.
02 -
  • Once I skipped the chilling step and ended up with icy crystals instead of creaminess—it’s not worth the shortcut.
  • Using even slightly underripe pineapple made my first batch oddly bland; really ripe fruit transforms the flavor completely.
03 -
  • If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freezing the mixture flat and stirring each hour makes it creamy enough to impress anyone.
  • A small pinch of salt is the hidden hero—never be tempted to skip it.

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