Description
This Homemade Pineapple Soft Serve Ice Cream is a refreshing, tropical dessert that’s easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. Using frozen pineapple chunks blended with creamy coconut milk and a touch of sweetener, it creates a naturally dairy-free, vegan treat with a smooth, soft-serve texture reminiscent of the classic Dole Whip. Perfect for a quick summer dessert or a healthy snack, it can be served immediately for a soft texture or frozen for a firmer ice cream consistency.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk (or whole milk for non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the frozen pineapple chunks, coconut milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and lemon juice to a high-powered blender or food processor. Ensure all ingredients are measured accurately for the best texture and flavor.
- Blend to Creamy Smoothness: Blend the mixture until it achieves a smooth and creamy consistency, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. This blending process usually takes 1–2 minutes depending on your appliance’s power.
- Serve Soft Serve: For a soft-serve texture, immediately scoop or pipe the blended mixture into bowls or cones and serve fresh.
- Optional Freezing: For a firmer ice cream texture, transfer the blended soft serve to a container and freeze for 1–2 hours before scooping and serving.
Notes
- Use only frozen pineapple chunks; fresh pineapple will not provide the desired creamy, soft-serve texture.
- For additional tropical flair, consider adding a splash of pineapple juice or a bit of mango during blending.
- This recipe is naturally dairy-free and vegan when using coconut milk and maple syrup, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.
- Adjust the level of sweetness by omitting or adding more honey or maple syrup based on your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg