Homemade Pineapple Soft Serve Ice Cream
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: 3–4 hours (if starting with fresh pineapple)
⭐ Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen pineapple chunks
(You can freeze fresh pineapple or use pre-frozen.) - 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
Alternative: whole milk or pineapple juice - 2–4 tbsp honey, sugar, or agave (sweeten to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional but brightens flavor)
- Pinch of salt (optional — boosts sweetness)
🥣 Instructions
1. Prepare the pineapple (if needed)
If using fresh pineapple, cut into chunks and freeze on a tray for 3–4 hours until solid.
2. Add ingredients to a blender
In a strong blender or food processor, combine:
- Frozen pineapple
- Coconut milk
- Honey
- Vanilla
- Lemon juice
- Salt (optional)
3. Blend until creamy
Blend on high until the mixture becomes smooth and soft-serve thick.
Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
If it won’t blend:
Add 1–2 tablespoons of liquid at a timejust until it moves.
4. Serve immediately
Scoop or pipe into bowls for a soft, swirled texture.
Enjoy right away — it melts quickly!
❄️ Want it scoopable?
Spread mixture into a loaf pan and freeze for 1–2 hours.
Let it soften 5 minutes before scooping.
🔄 Variations
- Dole Whip–Style: Replace coconut milk with pineapple juice + a splash of lemon.
- Extra Creamy: Add ½ cup heavy cream before blending.
- Dairy-Free: Stick with coconut milk.
- Tropical Mix: Substitute 1 cup pineapple with frozen mango.
- Sugar-Free: Use monk fruit or skip sweetener.
- Protein Boost: Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder.
🍨 Tips for Best Texture
- The pineapple must be fully frozenfor soft-serve consistency.
- Blend quickly to avoid melting.
- For smooth piping swirls, chill the mixture 20 minutes before piping.