- Why did the ice cream get hard?
- Since there are no eggs or cream, the water content can freeze into ice. Let it stand for 10-15 minutes at room temperature before eating.
- Can I use tinned pineapple?
- Yes, but fresh pineapple flavour is much more intense and fresh. Reduce sugar quantity if using tinned.
- Can it be made without mixing?
- Yes, but it will be more slushy texture. Mixing breaks up ice crystals.
Coconut pineapple ice cream
This recipe is essentially a frozen Pina Colada, without alcohol, so the whole family can enjoy it. Its secret is high-fat coconut milk and fresh pineapple enzymes. Since it contains no dairy or eggs, creaminess is provided solely by the natural plant fats of coconut and pineapple fibres. A bite of tropical holiday, for which even an ice cream maker isn't strictly necessary.
Ingredients
400
ml
Full-fat coconut milk (canned, not drink!)
300
g
Fresh pineapple (peeled, cubed)
100
g
Honey or sugar
1
pc
Lime freshly squeezed juice
1
pinch
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- High-power blender
- Sealable freezer box
- Knife, chopping board
Instructions
1
✓
Open the coconut milk can. Only use the thick, fatty cream separated on top and a little liquid.
Tip: 'Light' coconut milk or carton coconut drink are not suitable for this, as their water content is too high, resulting in ice shards instead of creaminess.
2
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Put pineapple cubes, coconut milk, honey, lime juice and a pinch of salt in the blender. Blend until you get a completely silky, homogeneous texture.
Tip: Salt highlights pineapple sweetness, and lime acidity gives freshness and counterbalances coconut richness.
3
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Pour the mixture into a shallow, sealable box and place in the freezer.
Tip: In a shallow container cold reaches a larger surface area, so it freezes faster and more evenly.
4
✓
For the first 2 hours, take it out every 30 minutes and mix/crush thoroughly with a fork or stick blender.
Tip: With this mechanical movement you break up growing ice crystals, making the result creamier (similar to what an ice cream maker does).
5
✓
Let freeze for another 3-4 hours before serving.
Tip: If frozen too hard, let it rest on the counter before serving.
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Ingredients
- 400 ml Full-fat coconut milk (canned, not drink!)
- 300 g Fresh pineapple (peeled, cubed)
- 100 g Honey or sugar
- 1 pc Lime freshly squeezed juice
- 1 pinch Salt