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Tropical Kiss – Pineapple & Coconut Ice Cream Escape
#IceCreamChallenge
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Description:
Tropical Kiss is a tropical no-churn ice cream that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Creamy coconut milk blends with sun-ripened pineapple purée and juicy pineapple chunks, a touch of honey, lemon juice, and a hint of rum, creating a naturally sweet, dairy-free treat. It’s served with a slice of caramelized grilled pineapple, lightly coconut flour, and a drizzle of honey infused with dark rum.Techniques applied:
As an amateur without an ice cream machine, I used the no-churn method, combining full-fat coconut milk and pineapple purée with chopped pineapple pieces, then freezing the mixture with occasional stirring to reduce ice crystals. I also used grilling for the pineapple to enhance its flavor and add texture.Ingredients & toppings used:
Full-fat coconut milk; Fresh pineapple purée and chunks; Honey; Lemon juice; Pinch of salt; Rum; Grilled pineapple; Coconut flour; Honey-rum drizzle
Most challenging part:
Achieving a smooth and scoopable texture without an ice cream machine, while balancing the pineapple’s natural acidity.
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Dear Lana, it’s so lovely to have you back! Your absence has truly been felt in this community, but I’m so happy to see your beautiful work again.
Thank you for joining the Ice Cream Challenge with such a creative and thoughtful proposal. Tropical Kiss sounds and looks like a real trip to summer: the golden tones of the grilled pineapple, the creamy ice cream texture, and that touch of coconut and rum make the dessert look vibrant and irresistible.The grill marks on the pineapple are perfectly done, adding great visual contrast and character to the plating. Plus, the three photos you shared showcase your dessert from different angles with great lighting—such a big win for conveying texture and freshness!
We know achieving that texture without an ice cream machine isn’t easy, so double kudos to you! 👏 Have you explored other no-churn desserts on our platform, or was this your first try? I’d love to keep seeing your creations!
Thanks for sharing such a personal and flavor-packed dish. It’s truly a joy to have you in the challenge and back in the community! 🍍✨
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@Sussan Estela Olaya Dear Sussan, thank you so much for your beautiful message. It truly warmed my heart! I’ve missed this space and the inspiring energy of the community, so it feels wonderful to be back and welcomed so kindly.
I had to take a little break due to organizing a big event, and right after that I got sick. So I needed some time to recharge. But now I’m finally feeling like myself again, and what better way to return than with a tropical dessert full of joy!
Actually, this isn’t my first no-churn ice cream. I often play with flavors during summer, especially since store-bought ice creams haven’t quite worked for me lately. There’s something so satisfying about crafting your own combinations!
And funny enough, just tonight, after sharing ice cream with my neighbors, they decided to surprise me and get me an ice cream machine! 😄 Looks like my experiments are about to level up!
Thanks again for your kind words and encouragement. I’m truly happy to be back and excited to keep sharing and learning alongside you all.
I’m sending you a big hug 🤗
P.S. I prepared two more ice cream surprises 😉
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@lanamihajlovic
Dear Lana,
What a joy it was to read your message! I was truly moved to hear that you’re back and feeling re-energized after everything you’ve been through. Thank you for sharing it all with such honesty and warmth — we’ve missed you so much!
I love knowing that you already had experience making no-churn ice cream it really shows in the final result! And what a beautiful, meaningful gift from your neighbors — it not only speaks to the affection they have for you, but also how much they enjoyed your creations. I’m sure that with your new ice cream machine, you’re going to take your desserts to the next level and surprise us even more! 🚀
You’ve definitely piqued my curiosity with those two surprise ice cream creations you mentioned… 😍 I can’t wait to see them!
Thank you for coming back with such generosity, inspiration, and that uplifting energy that adds so much to this community.
Let’s keep sharing, learning, and celebrating every scoop together!
A big hug,
Sussan ❤️
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@David Fernando Gómez Roa Ah, brave alchemist! The spell is now yours to conjure… stir with heart, whisper to the ananas, and don’t forget to summon the spirit of rum! May your cauldron overflow with creamy enchantment.
Buuut… beware, once this tropical charm brews in your cauldron, there’s no turning back… Sweetness will haunt your kitchen and the pineapple sprites might never leave!
Awaiting your version with magical anticipation! ☺️
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Ese helado de coco, esa piña, con esas líneas tostadas que prometen potenciar el sabor de la fruta. Estoy sin palabras, Lana. Me alegro de que hayas vuelto con energía renovada!!!
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@undefined Thank you, my dear! Your words mean so much. You always know how to lift me up! That grilled pineapple was my little love letter to summer. It actually became my favorite ice cream, especially with that rum and honey drizzle! Every part of this ice cream, from the base to the toppings, came together so perfectly. It feels great to be back, especially with friends like you cheering me on! 💞
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@lanamihajlovic ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Maravilloso.
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Lanaaa, this is La Isla Bonita in gelato form and plated like a tropical dream 🍍🌴✨
“Tropical Kiss” sounds like a cocktail, a vinyl cover, and a vacation all wrapped in one.
The photos are fresh and inviting—soft light, natural textures, and those perfect grill marks on the pineapple are gorgeous. The neutral plate lets the golden tones shine, and that little flower garnish is delicate, like a whispered lyric.
What’s the one thing that instantly brings you into a summer mood—flavor, texture, or memory?
And if you could serve this to someone anywhere in the world… where would you take them?💛🍦
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@Sol Damiani Sol, you always know how to make a scoop of ice cream feel like a full-blown music video 😄🍍🌺 I mean, “vinyl cover, cocktail, and vacation all in one”? That’s officially my favorite description ever!
To get into summer mode… this ice cream basically is my shortcut to summer. It has all the elements that take me there in a heartbeat… juicy fruit, creamy chill, a little grilled magic… and of course, music in the background to set the mood.
Put all that together and bam, I’m in full summer mode. Eyes closed, smile on, probably dancing around the kitchen with a spoon in one hand. 😄
And if I could serve this anywhere… without a doubt, I’d take it to Thassos (Greece), to the Marble Beach. That unreal white marble powder, turquoise sea, and a spoonful of “Tropical Kiss” to match. No table needed, just a towel and a view.
“Tropical Kiss” is my mini-vacation on a plate. Thanks for always seeing the full picture… you get it better than anyone
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