Peanut butter and jelly. Chocolate and almonds. Berries and vanilla. Lemon and mint.
And, of course, pineapple and coconut. Such great flavor combinations.
Add the words “Ice Cream” and you’ve got me listening.
I just love pineapple and coconut. Separately and, even better, together.
I also love ice cream. See where I’m going with this?
Yup — pineapple coconut ice cream! Genius! (Let it be noted I misspelled the word “genius” several times and required spell-check for the correct spelling. Oops!)
This ice cream tastes just like a piña colada in a bowl. It’s quite tasty. And easy.
You could also easily remove the pineapple from this recipe and make a deliciously creamy coconut ice cream.
Just saying.
Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream
1 can (15 oz.) cream of coconut (found in the alcohol mixer or “ethnic” sections of the grocery store)
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tbsp. pineapple juice
1 cup coconut flakes, sweetened or unsweetened, plus 1/4 cup for garnish, if desired
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple (or canned crushed pineapple)
Directions
Combine cream of coconut, coconut milk, whole milk and pineapple juice in a large mixing bowl. Add coconut flakes and stir to combine. Pour into ice cream maker (I use this one
When mixture is about 5 minutes from finishing, add pineapple. Freeze in airtight container for at least 5-6 hours, preferably overnight, for best results.
Top with toasted coconut flakes, if desired. (To toast coconut flakes: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place coconut flakes evenly over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in the oven for approximately 15-20 minutes. Every 5-7 minutes, check on the coconut and toss. Careful not to burn the flakes. Once evenly golden, remove from oven and set aside to cool.)
Enjoy!
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Pina colada ANYTHING is my kryptonite! This sounds divine, thanks for sharing. Now, to find the ice cream freezer we registered for 9 years ago. LOL
Right?? I’m with you, Tonya. Good luck with your search — I hope you enjoy the ice cream
WOW. Wow. wow. wowza.
This sounds amazing. Looks like it’s time to break out the Cuisinart ice cream machine for summer!
I hope you enjoy it, Jeanne! Thanks for stopping by.
I’m assuming cream of coconut has sugar in it, right? I really want to have this ice cream!
Yes, Tara. Sorry — it is actually heavily sweetened and, though I no longer have the can handy, I would bet it contains sugar.
Any suggestions on how to make it if I don’t have an ice cream machine?
As kids we used a can in a can and rolled it back and forth. Takes a long time but it is worth it.
We used a regular coffee can in a large coffee can. Ice and salt in the outside can, ice cream mix in the inside can with the lid on and tin foil around it so it didn’t leak.
Made this today in search of a reprieve from the 100
+ heat. This was delicious! Cool, tropical and not too sweet or heavy. Just what you need on a steaming hot day. My family loved every bite!
Had this recently and it was absolutely the most outstanding ice cream I have ever tasted – I am now craving it daily! Will be making it this weekend – DELICIOUS!!!!