Lemon Lime Pineapple Italian Ice
Cool, refreshing, and bursting with tropical citrus flavors, this Lemon Lime Pineapple Italian Ice is the ultimate summertime treat. Made with juicy pineapple chunks, freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice, and a dash of zesty citrus peel, this dessert strikes the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. A homemade simple syrup ties it all together, lending just the right amount of sweetness while keeping the texture smooth and scoopable. The highlight of this no-churn recipe is its simplicity—requiring just a blender, a freezer, and a few hours of intermittent scraping to create a luscious frozen dessert with no ice cream maker needed. Perfect for backyard parties, picnics, or as a refreshing palate cleanser, this Italian ice is sure to delight your taste buds and keep you cool. Try garnishing with extra zest for an eye-catching presentation! Keywords: lemon lime pineapple Italian ice, tropical frozen dessert, homemade Italian ice, easy summer recipe, no-churn dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 0.5 cups Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.25 cups Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a simple syrup. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
In a blender or food processor, add the pineapple chunks, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest. Blend until smooth.
Pour the cooled simple syrup into the blender with the pineapple mixture. Blend again until well combined.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove any pulp or fibrous bits, pressing down with a spoon to extract all the liquid.
Pour the strained liquid into a shallow, freezer-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and place in the freezer.
Every 30 minutes, remove the container from the freezer and scrape the mixture with a fork to break up any ice crystals. Repeat this process for 3-4 hours until the Italian ice is fully frozen but soft enough to scoop.
Spoon into serving bowls or cups, garnish with additional zest if desired, and enjoy your Lemon Lime Pineapple Italian Ice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.6 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 711 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
