I am fast becoming a pineapple ice cream junkie. Homemade ice cream is very addicting, especially during the dog days of summer. There is a HUGE difference in taste between the ice cream you make at home and the commercial stuff. There really is no comparison.

It’s easier for me to justify my addiction, to this high calorie treat, by adding fruit to my creations. After all, fruit is very healthy, right? I also like to add it for purely selfish reasons. My husband rarely eats ‘fruity ice cream’, so that means more for me!

What follows is the recipe I use, for pineapple ice cream. It’s very easy to prepare and works well with any ice cream maker. Actually, it’s a recipe that I came up with myself and I’ve always been more than pleased with the outcome.

Easy Pineapple Ice Cream

2 c. whipping cream
1 c. milk
2/3 c. sugar
1 T. vanilla extract
1 can crushed pineapple, drain (or slice and chunk fresh pineapple)

Simply add everything to your ice cream machine and process. What could be easier? The hardest part is waiting for the finished product.

You can add additional ingredients, as well. I’ve added malted milk powder, shredded coconut and chopped pecans. (But, not all at once.)

What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? Feel free to share it will all of us.

Photo by: Faris Mansor