This post was last updated on August 2, 2014 to include new images and a recipe video.
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.
Watch me make this pineapple coconut ice cream and see how easy it is to make!
Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream
- 1 can cream of coconut 15 oz., found in the alcohol mixer or "ethnic" sections of the grocery store
- 1 cup unsweetened 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
- 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) and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- When mixture is about 5 minutes from finishing, add pineapple. Freeze in airtight container for at least 3-4 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.)
Recipe Video
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Joan Williams says
July 9, 2018 at 10:13 amI followed the recipe to the letter…even refrigerated the batter overnight to ensure chilled start. Poured it into my frozen ice cream canister (was in the freezer two whole days). After 30 min., the ice cream was still in liquid form???? What can I do to salvage these expensive ingredients? Perhaps cook it in a sauce pan until hot, then add 3 egg yolks (tempered) and cook until it coats the back of a wooden spoon? I am at a total loss, here. I noted that another person had the same problem.
Help???
Ashli says
July 23, 2017 at 12:42 pmI’ve been looking around to recreate Hagan Daz pineapple coconut ice cream!!! A pint is almost $4!!! The only thing I’d do different next time (and there will definitely be a next time) would be to soak the coconut flakes. Mine were a dry dry dryyyy. Other than that, I am in heaven!!! Thank you!!
Carly says
June 23, 2017 at 4:54 pmMade this with actual cream of coconut and it turned out terrible because there is no sugar in it. If making definitely add sugar or use the can like the author which has added sugar in it. Blech-total waste of time and ingredients, really disappointing
Shannon says
February 13, 2017 at 4:41 pmI’ve just made this recipe! First time making ice cream and it was very easy. The only thing I’m noticing right away is that my finished product is not sweet! Is that how it should be or did I forget an ingredient like sugar? If I do want it sweet like the Thrifty ice cream do I just add sugar?
Thank you for this recipe.
Eloran says
March 29, 2015 at 10:14 pmHi! thanks for sharing this easy recipe. I used 2% fat milk and 1/3 fat coconut milk… and my ice cream not set.
Lacey Baier says
April 3, 2015 at 9:54 pmHmmm…how long did you leave it in the ice cream maker?
Julia says
January 22, 2015 at 2:12 pmHi Lacey. I have a question on the amount this recipe yields. How many ounces are made in this recipe above? Thank you!
Lacey Baier says
January 23, 2015 at 1:27 pmJulia, it makes about 1 quart (roughly 32 ounces) of ice cream 🙂
Julia says
January 27, 2015 at 12:25 pmThank you so much!
Lacey Baier says
January 27, 2015 at 11:06 pmYou’re very welcome, Julia!
Marina says
July 6, 2014 at 2:31 pmMade this today, it is wonderful! Thanks for the recipe. I will definitely make it again.
Lacey Baier says
July 6, 2014 at 4:52 pmYay! You’re so welcome, Marina 🙂
yadira says
November 13, 2013 at 11:47 amDo i have to freeze it for 5 hours or can I serve it once is done?
Liz says
October 15, 2013 at 11:22 amInstead of coconut milk, use regular milk, almomd milk, soy milk, etc.
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
October 7, 2013 at 4:39 pmHi Denise, I’m sorry but I’ve never tried that substitution before so I don’t know.
Denise says
October 6, 2013 at 11:44 amI dont have a can of coconut milk just the cream of coconut, can I use a substitute?
Laura says
August 2, 2012 at 12:31 pmHad 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!!!!
Katie says
July 26, 2012 at 7:56 pmMade 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!
Sharon says
April 21, 2012 at 6:31 pmAny suggestions on how to make it if I don’t have an ice cream machine?
Joan says
May 10, 2013 at 12:10 pmAs 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.
Tara says
May 9, 2011 at 4:39 pmI’m assuming cream of coconut has sugar in it, right? I really want to have this ice cream!
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
May 10, 2011 at 2:47 pmYes, Tara. Sorry — it is actually heavily sweetened and, though I no longer have the can handy, I would bet it contains sugar.
NanaBread (Jeanne) says
May 9, 2011 at 2:31 pmWOW. Wow. wow. wowza.
This sounds amazing. Looks like it’s time to break out the Cuisinart ice cream machine for summer!
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
May 10, 2011 at 2:43 pmI hope you enjoy it, Jeanne! Thanks for stopping by.
Tonya says
May 9, 2011 at 10:44 amPina 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 🙂
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
May 9, 2011 at 12:53 pmRight?? I’m with you, Tonya. Good luck with your search — I hope you enjoy the ice cream 🙂