Pineapple Soft Serve Ice Cream

Soft serve is one of my favorite summer treats, and I was excited to try the pineapple version. This quick Pineapple Soft Serve Ice Cream recipe was easy to follow, and the soft serve ice cream turned out great!

It has a delicious, sweet, and tangy flavor that reminds me of piña coladas.

The easy Pineapple Soft Serve Ice Cream for beginners is simple: blend frozen pineapple chunks with a bit of juice and Cool Whip until smooth.

I was surprised by how rich and creamy the soft serve turned out, and the pineapple flavor was delicious. It’s the perfect treat on a hot day!

If you’re in the mood for something a little different, give this simple Pineapple Soft Serve Ice Cream meal a try. It’s easy to make and is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This simple recipe uses pureed pineapple, pineapple juice, Cool Whip, and a small amount of honey. It is an extremely refreshing treat for any time of year.

You can make a double batch and store the extras in the freezer to enjoy tomorrow or the day after.

This recipe produces a healthy Pineapple Soft Serve Ice Cream version you will return to time and again.

As long as you have the ingredients on hand, you can whip up a family friendly Pineapple Soft Serve Ice Cream in only a few minutes.

Using a bag of salt and a motorized ice cream maker to produce a limited amount of ice cream can get messy and complicated. This recipe keeps everything tidy and straightforward while still producing four servings of soft serve ice cream.

Like any ice cream, you can get fancy by adding sprinkles, chocolate, caramel, or any traditional ice cream topping.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Our best Pineapple Soft Serve Ice Cream recipe contains pureed pineapple, pineapple juice, Cool Whip, and a bit of honey, so it is a very simple combination for a delicious dessert.

• Frozen pineapple chunks
• Pineapple juice
• Defrosted cool whip
• Honey

If you use the stated ingredient, the flavor will be pineapple in this recipe. That is what makes it so refreshing, but you can substitute a range of different flavors. Any other fruit flavor will work in this recipe as long as you puree the fruit first. Any berry flavor works great, as does citrus fruit, with the help of concentrated flavors you can find in frozen orange juice, lemonade, or limeade.

You can think of an unlimited number of homemade Pineapple Soft Serve Ice Cream ideas. You could also make this into a Butter Pecan or Chocolate or even Maple flavored Soft Serve. Peanut Butter or mint flavors can work as well, so use this basic recipe and experiment with any flavor you like.

Those who like their soft serve ice cream to be a bit thicker can add heavy cream to the recipe. Pour a small quantity at a time into the blender to get the thickness that pleases your palate.

Of course, since Cool Whip includes skim milk, this recipe is not dairy-free. However, it is easy to change it into a dairy-free recipe. All you need to do is substitute the milk and heavy cream with a dairy-free option.

How to make Pineapple Soft Serve Ice Cream

Step 1. Start by adding 3 cups of frozen pineapple chunks into a blender or food processor.

Step 2. Then, add 6 oz of pineapple juice.

Step 3. Next, add 1 cup of defrosted cool whip.

Step 4. Lastly, add 2 tbsp of honey.

Step 5. Blend until well combined and smooth.

Step 6. Put the mixture into a piping bag, and pipe it into four separate serving containers.

Tips for Success

Make sure the pineapple juice is well chilled before making this recipe. If it is too warm, it can make the soft serve ice cream softer than desired. Also, since I prefer licking my ice cream rather than chewing it, I like the pineapple chunks to be frozen solid and then pureed into the tiniest bits. Starting with well-frozen pineapple ensures the soft serve ice cream is chilled correctly and remains frozen a bit longer in the cone or dish.

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Storage & Reheating

Like soft serve ice cream from the neighborhood stand, this soft serve ice cream is best when freshly made, but it freezes easily and well. That’s why I often make a double batch and store the extra in a plastic tub or individual serving-size containers.

Serving Suggestions

If you don’t have a piping bag, simply scoop the ice cream from the blender into the serving containers. The piping bag is mostly for decorative purposes since it allows you to add swirls as you put the soft serve ice cream into the containers.

Notes

We sometimes enjoy making a Cool Whip Flip. All this entails is pouring some pineapple juice into a tall glass and then adding the Pineapple Soft Serve Ice Cream. Consider it a root beer float without the root beer.More Ice Cream Recipes

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