Sweet frozen treat meets tropical vacation.

Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Need a really good reason to scream?

We’ve got one: It’sice cream season!

pineapple ice cream in a loaf pan and bowls with pineapple wedges

Credit:Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Here, freshpineappleis the star of the show.

Also, check that to have a ripe pineapple ready to cut up for this recipe.

What Is No-Churn Ice Cream?

It’s shockingly smooth and creamy.

What Coes Pineapple No-Churn Ice Cream Taste Like?

No-churn ice cream tastes just as good, if not better, than store-bought ice cream.

Use this recipe as a base, and swap out the pineapple for any pureed fruit you like.

You’ll be using up all that overripe fruit in the most delicious way.

How Do You Keep No-Churn Ice Cream From Getting Icy?

There’s nothing worse than an icy batch of ice cream.

you might also try adding a splash of alcohol (vodka, rum, bourbon, etc.)

when whipping up your no-churn ice cream to help lower the freezing temperature and prevent crystals from forming.

1 1/2cupscold heavy whipping cream

1(14-oz.)

Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepan; discard solids.

Bring puree to a boil over medium-high heat.

Boil, undisturbed, 1 minute; remove from heat.

Let cool completely to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Make ice cream mixture:

Place whipping cream in a chilled large metal bowl.

Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes.

Fold in cooled pineapple puree.

Freeze until firm, about 6 hours.

Serve with pineapple wedges.

Planning to make this ice cream and want to confirm your pineapple is ripe?

Place the pineapple in a large paper bag along with an apple or banana.

Fold down the top to seal and leave at room temperature.

The pineapple should ripen in 1 to 2 days.

This non-churn recipe is not recommended for use in anice cream machine.

The best part of homemade ice cream is that you might get creative!