This recipe is a delicious and refreshing frozen treat that combines the tangy sweetness of pineapple with the vibrant flavor of strawberries. You can choose to make it as a healthy nice cream with frozen fruit or a richer ice cream with added cream.
Ingredients
- For both Nice Cream and Ice Cream:
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 lime, juiced (optional)
- For Ice Cream Only:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Freeze the fruit: Wash and chop the pineapple and strawberries. Spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until solid.
- Blend the base: Place the frozen pineapple, frozen strawberries, honey or maple syrup, milk, and lime juice (if using) in a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- For Nice Cream: Enjoy immediately! The consistency will be soft serve like.
- For Ice Cream (Optional): If you prefer a thicker and richer ice cream, add the heavy cream and vanilla extract (if using) to the blender and blend again until fully incorporated.
- Freeze: Pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm. You can churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions for a creamier texture.
- Serve: Scoop and enjoy your fresh pineapple strawberry swirled ice cream!
Tips:
- If you don’t have a high-powered blender, you can thaw the frozen fruit slightly before blending.
- For a fun presentation, layer the blended pineapple and strawberry mixtures alternately in a container before freezing to create a beautiful swirl effect.
- You can adjust the amount of sweetener to your taste.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream or chopped nuts for an extra treat!
