Caramelized Pineapple Ice Cream Recipe
Prep Time:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
10 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  2. Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Spread the pineapple chunks on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast until caramelized, 25-30 minutes, turning halfway. Set aside to cool.
  5. Combine the caramelized pineapple and canned crushed pineapple.
  6. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
  7. Combine cream and milk in a saucepan, and heat until just simmering.
  8. Whisk a few tablespoons of hot cream into the egg yolks to temper them.
  9. Add the rest of the yolk mixture back to the saucepan.
  10. Return the saucepan to the stovetop and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens.
  11. Strain, then stir in the vanilla.
  12. Mix the pineapple into the custard and transfer it to the fridge to chill completely.
  13. Churn the custard in an ice cream machine per the manufacturer's instructions for about 30 minutes.
  14. Transfer to a dish and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
  15. Serve the pineapple ice cream topped with toasted coconut and maraschino cherries, if desired.