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Pineapple Ice Cream

This creamy, tropical, and refreshing Pineapple Ice Cream is made with real pineapple, heavy cream, and egg yolks for a deliciously scoopable summer flavor that is perfect for ice cream enthusiasts. It’s an ideal treat for hot summer days when you want a taste of paradise in a bowl or on a cone.
Prep Time15 minutes
Freezing Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces crushed pineapple
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) whole milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Whisk sugar, pineapple, lemon juice, and salt in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until most of the sugar has dissolved.
    3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 16 ounces crushed pineapple, 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice, Pinch of salt
  • Stir in cream and milk. Continue to cook until hot but not yet simmering.
    1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups (360ml) whole milk
  • Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl.
    4 egg yolks
  • Add 1 cup of hot pineapple liquid to the egg yolks. Whisk well.
  • Return tempered egg yolk mixture to the saucepan with the rest of the pineapple and cream.
  • Continue to cook and stir for 3-4 minutes until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon or it reaches 170°F on a digital thermometer.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Cool completely.
    1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Cover with plastic wrap. Chill thoroughly in the fridge before churning according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Transfer churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours until hardened. Let the ice cream sit on the counter for 10-20 minutes to warm up slightly for easier scooping.

Notes

  • You can use 2 cups of finely chopped fresh pineapple in place of canned pineapple.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 711IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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