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A close-up of homemade pineapple ice cream topped with caramel drizzle and fresh pineapple slices, resting on a bed of diced pineapple chunks. Soft natural light highlights the creamy texture and shiny caramel, with a spoon on the side.

Pineapple Ice Cream

Creamy, tropical homemade pineapple ice cream, naturally sweet with fresh pineapple and a special crystallized ginger twist, perfect for summer celebrations and family fun.
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Course: Dessert, Frozen Treats
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-inspired, Tropical
Keyword: Easy pineapple ice cream, Pineapple ice cream, Pineapple ice cream Dole, Pineapple ice cream Hawaii, Pineapple ice cream near me, Pineapple ice cream recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • Ice cream maker (Electric preferred)
  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan (For making custard)
  • Thermometer (Optional, for egg safety)
  • Silicone spatula (Gentle on pans)
  • Mesh strainer (To remove lumps)
  • Chef's knife (Sharp for pineapple cutting)
  • Cutting board (Juice groove helpful)
  • Blender or food processor (To puree pineapple)
  • Measuring cups (Dry and liquid)
  • Storage container (Insulated or shallow metal)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Fresh pineapple puree - About 1 medium ripe pineapple
  • 1 ½ cups Heavy cream - Substitute coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Whole milk - Substitute almond or coconut milk if desired
  • 4 Egg yolks
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar - Divided
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Crystallized ginger - Very finely minced ,optional

Instructions

  • Peel, core, puree, cook, and cool pineapple
  • Warm cream/milk, temper yolks, cook custard
  • Mix custard, pineapple, vanilla, and chill
  • Churn in machine and freeze
  • Soften slightly and serve

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 130g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 0.4mg