Pineapple-Coconut Ice Cream

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This is a recipe I came up with while I was pregnant. I couldn't find a cooked custard-based ice cream with pineapple and coconut as the main ingredients as I couldn't eat uncooked eggs. This thick and creamy ice cream is a family favorite. I can't seem to make it fast enough!

Submitted by Sarah Foster
Published on August 30, 2009
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 1/2 quarts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 4 large egg yolks

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 cup half-and-half

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1 cup crushed pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved

  • 2 tablespoons cream of coconut (such as Coco Real®)

  • ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut

Directions

  1. Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl until thick and light yellow. Set aside.

  2. Heat half-and-half in a small saucepan until small bubbles start appearing around the edges. Remove from heat. Slowly drizzle into the eggs and sugar, whisking until incorporated. Return to the saucepan.

  3. Heat custard over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it coats the back of a spoon or reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Do not boil.

  4. Remove from heat and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until temperature reaches 65 degrees F (18 degrees C).

  5. Gently whisk in heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons reserved canned pineapple juice, and cream of coconut. Transfer to an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Add crushed pineapple and flaked coconut near the end of the churning or it will all settle to the bottom. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

Cook's Note:

If the mixture curdles in step 3, carefully blend in a food processor until smooth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

183 Calories
13g Fat
17g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 183
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 83mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.