No-Churn Pineapple Ice Cream (Creamy with a Hint of Cheesecake)

This no-churn pineapple ice cream is rich, fruity, and creamy with a subtle cheesecake tang from the cream cheese. No ice cream maker needed—just mix, freeze, and scoop.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword easy pineapple ice cream, homemade pineapple ice cream, no-churn desserts, no-churn pineapple ice cream, pineapple cream cheese ice cream, pineapple ice cream with condensed milk, summer freezer dessert

Prep Time 15

Chilling 6

Total Time 6 15

Servings servings

Calories 386kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

loaf pan 9x5 (23x13 cm) Used to freeze and set the ice cream.
Stand Mixer or hand mixer. For whipping cream and beating the cream cheese until smooth.
mixing bowls One for cream cheese, one for whipping the cream.
rubber spatula For gently folding ingredients together.

Ingredients

8 oz. (226 g) full-fat cream cheese softened
2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream cold
1 can (14 oz./396 g) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup (160 g) canned pineapple tidbits
⅓ cup (80 ml) reserved pineapple juice (from the can)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
extra pineapple tidbits (optional for topping)
ice cream cones (optional for serving)

Instructions

Place a loaf pan in the freezer to chill.
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
8 oz. (226 g) full-fat cream cheese
In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese until combined.
2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
Add the sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup of pineapple tidbits, 1/3 cup of juice from the can, and vanilla extract. Fold gently until everything is fully incorporated.
1 can (14 oz./396 g) sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup (160 g) canned pineapple tidbits , ⅓ cup (80 ml) reserved pineapple juice, 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Remove the chilled loaf pan from the freezer and pour the mixture into it.
If desired, top with extra pineapple tidbits.
extra pineapple tidbits
Cover the loaf pan and freeze for 6–8 hours in a level spot, or until the ice cream is fully set.
Scoop into bowls or ice cream cones and serve.
ice cream cones

Notes

Let the cream cheese fully soften before mixing to avoid lumps.
Chilling the loaf pan ahead helps the mixture start freezing faster and more evenly.
Pressing plastic wrap or parchment directly onto the surface before covering helps prevent ice crystals.
Nutrition is based on 10 servings and does not include ice cream cones or optional toppings. This recipe yields approximately 1½ quarts.

For the best results when making this no-churn pineapple ice cream, check out the full post. It includes extra notes, tips, and frequently asked questions that aren't listed in the recipe card — like how to make it dairy-free, gluten-free, or ideas for simple ingredient swaps.

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on the brands and products you use.

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