5 from 2 votes
Pineapple Ice Cream Float
A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
floats
Calories:
418 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple about 4 pounds, top trimmed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract pure
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar packed
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 1 liter club soda chilled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Peel the pineapple using a sharp knife, reserving the peels and core as you work. Go here for a tutorial on cutting up a pineapple. Cut the pineapple flesh into 1/2-inch cubes. Transfer the peels and the core pieces to a large pot; reserving the cubed pineapple flesh.
- Add 5 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Cook for about 30 minutes, mashing the peels occasionally with the back of a spoon or a potato masher to extract the juice. You won’t actually see the pineapple peels “give” at all – but mashing still helps to release the juice.
- Transfer the cubed pineapple to a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the pineapple with the brown sugar. Cook until just golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days (or use immediately once cooled).
- Pour the pineapple peel mixture from the pot through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Discard the solids and return the liquid to the pot. Bring the liquid to a boil and cook until reduced to 1/2 cup about 10-12 minutes. Refrigerate the syrup, covered, until it is ready to serve, up to 2 days.
- When ready to serve, divide the pineapple evenly among the 8 serving glasses. Top with 2 teaspoons syrup and 2 scoops of ice cream. Fill with club soda. Drizzle with remaining syrup and serve. I garnished the glasses with a few chunks of pineapple skewered on a wood stick.
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Notes
- Pineapple: in place of the fresh pineapple, you can drain two 8-ounce cans crushed pineapple, roast it, and skip making the syrup.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Float
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
66g
(132%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 floats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Float | |
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 66g | 132% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.