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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

5 from 1 vote
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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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Frozen Treats
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-inspired, Tropical
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Crystallized ginger - Very finely minced ,optional

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)

Method
 

  1. Peel, core, puree, cook, and cool pineapple
  2. Warm cream/milk, temper yolks, cook custard
  3. Mix custard, pineapple, vanilla, and chill
  4. Churn in machine and freeze
  5. Soften slightly and serve

Nutrition

Serving: 130gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

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

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