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Coconut Ice Cream with Buttered Rum Sauce and Grilled Pineapple

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And…. I made the ice cream MYSELF! Three cheers for homemade goodness on a hot summer day. You can do it too with the Hamilton Beach 1/2 Quart Ice Cream Maker – enjoy ice cream, sorbet, gelato, frozen yogurt or custard in as little as 20 minutes. That’s right, just 20 minutes!
DSC_1030There seems to be a stigma that homemade frozen desserts are difficult to make, when truly, it couldn’t be more simple. In fact, with the Hamilton Beach Ice Cream Maker, it’s pretty foolproof. 

First, buy the ice cream maker. You can find it online or anywhere Hamilton Beach small appliances are sold, and often, you can find it on rollback at Walmart. Next, be amazed that there are only four parts to the unit, all of which assemble in seconds.
DSC_1018Okay, if you were just paying attention, you’ll see that there are only three parts pictured above. That’s because the mixing bowl MUST remain frozen right up ’til the very last moment in order for the Ice Cream Maker to effectively turn your delicious concoction into a frozen dessert. Hey, I don’t make the rules, but I do follow them. Especially when following those rules yields coconut ice cream.
DSC_1021Pictured above, the ice cream maker, fully assembled. You’ll notice there are no complicated switches or dials; no electronic interface or confusing settings. It’s ON or OFF. Also interpreted as, YES ICE CREAM or NOT NOW BUT LATER FOR SURE.

Okay, so you’ve got the Hamilton Beach 1/2 Quart Ice Cream Maker. Now all you need is a kick ass recipe! And since I’ve been in a non-stop pinã colada phase, you know I had to whip out a dessert that incorporates all my favourite flavours.

Coconut. Pineapple. Rum. YES!

Let’s do this in steps. I don’t even have an official recipe because its so. darn. easy. Simply combine one can of coconut milk, two cups of whipping cream, a 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Stir all ingredients together and refrigerate until cold.

Drop them into your frozen mixing bowl and flip the switch on the Ice Cream Maker. C’est tout! That’s all! Super easy.

After about 20 minutes, you can opt to add 1/2 cup of shredded, sweetened coconut to your ice cream mixture. However, since I know my little guys are picky about different textures, I opted to lightly toast the coconut and use it as a topping instead. At this point, your ice cream is ready to eat, but it will have a soft serve consistency vs. a more traditional solid one. If you’d like to be able to scoop the ice cream, go ahead and place it in a freezer-safe plastic container for about an hour or two.
DSC_1028Just before you pop the ice cream out of the freezer, do two things. First, combine 2 tbsp each of butter, brown sugar, whipping cream and rum in a small pot. Warm on medium-low until the mixture has heated through (do not boil). Next, slice a ripe pineapple into rings, and grill the rings on the barbecue or an indoor grill pan until the fruit sugars begin to caramelize.

Now, work QUICKLY, because two of the three components will be warm (which of course adds to the yummy factor tenfold). Place a slice of grilled pineapple on a dessert plate and top with a scoop of the homemade coconut ice cream. Drizzle hot buttered rum sauce on top and sprinkle with toasted coconut, if desired. Prepare for a foodgasm.
DSC_1037The cold ice cream yields to fruit and sauce and transforms into a gooey concoction that will buckle your knees. The best part? This dessert is an authentic DIY… and it’s EASY! Wow your guests, your family, or treat yo’self.

The Hamilton Beach 1/2 Quart Ice Cream Maker retails for $54.99 and I just happen to have one to give away to a lucky Canadian reader! To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. And now, please excuse me while I enjoy my pinã colada-inspired dessert!
DSC_1046Homemade ice cream ready in as little as 20 minutes – Makes ice cream, frozen yogurt, custard, sherbet or gelato – Customize with mix-ins – No rock salt required – Easy on/off switch – Recipes included – Freezer bowl fits easily in freezer. I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream.

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  1. Kelly Nash

    I would try just a basic vanilla bean icecream. It goes with everything summer !

  3. Lori JB

    This looks so good! Well done :) The first ice cream I would make would be strawberry!

  4. Mary Gaudet

    The first thing I’d make is chocolate cherry icecream! I’ve never made ice cream before but this machine makes it look easy :)

  7. SueSueper

    I will be making Gelato – Dulce De Leche

    Love Caramel EVERYTHING and ANYTHING

  8. Jo Ann McPhee

    Nothing tastes better than home made ice cream, and the varieties are endless

  11. Erika Letson

    Plain old vanilla would be my first attempt! It would be great to serve with our local berries!

  12. Tiffany Rotulo

    I will try exactly what you made. It looks so good! I could totally go for some right now.

  17. Jodi Mitrovic

    If somebody had of told me that you can make ice cream at home in 20 minutes with only an on/off switch I wouldn’t have believed it! I have never once considered making ice cream myself at home. Firstly, I’m not the worlds great cook or baker and secondly I would have thought it was a 458 step process. The Hamilton Beach Ice Cream maker sounds super simple and definitely affordable. Who can’t admit that one trip to the ice cream parlour could practically purchase this appliance. Store bought ice cream is reasonable but those impromptu summer ice cream cravings add up quickly at a restaurant! My first attempt would most likely be something simple like vanilla or I could maybe even pull off your coconut recipe but it would be great to make a few personal favourites like black cherry or mint chocolate chip…great, now I want ice cream :) Delicious review, recipe and giveaway! Thank you!

  18. Nicole vijayasingham

    The first ice cream I would try would be Nutella flavoured. Love chocolate and nuts!

  34. Doris Calvert

    You are a girl who has taste! My favorite and the first I would make is coconut, I love everything coconut! That recipe makes my mouth water!

  37. Karen Hayes

    Wow, I’d have fun picking new recipies & flavours. I’d love to try gelato, sorbets & frozen yogurt. I think my first attempt I’d keep it simple and go for a rich French vanilla. I’d want to use fresh vanilla beans because it looks so appetizing & it smells so good!

  44. kathy downey

    The first thing i would make would be that heavenly dish in this post the Coconut Ice Cream with Buttered Rum Sauce and Grilled Pineapple

  46. Lynda Cook

    If I won, I would make vanilla first and than I would make Maple Walnut, mmmmm

  52. stacey dempsey

    I know it would definatley have chocolate in it lol I like caramel too and peanut butter so something with all 3 would be great

  57. Dianne

    I have been craving some pineapple sherbet lately so that is probably the first thing I would make if I won this ice cream maker.

  61. Michelle Policelli

    I would make a chocolate and peanut butter ice cream with chunks of reese’s peanut butter cups! :)

  64. Florence C

    I was thinking orange-pineapple ice cream, but when I saw your recipe for Coconut, Pineapple, Rum I changed my mind. YUMMY!

  72. Branka Stefanovic

    I would start off making strawberry or anything that`s locally in season … all flavours are good!

  90. Rachel Rueff

    I like coconut ice cream and I have a recipe from Nigella Lawson for Pina Colada ice cream using Malibu rum I would like to try and then my other favorite is rocky road.

  103. Louanne Baelde

    The first ice cream I would make is strawberry ice cream, but this recipe sounds delicious!!

  112. Amanda Rowley

    I would make the most amazing ice cream my daughter has ever had see she has a life threatening peanut allergy and has never had ice cream except vanilla or chocolate once in a while cause they r marked peanut free but has never had any ice cream like any other child has had so this is for her <3 my girlie

  117. Sara Chi

    My 13yo just got pinã colada froyo this afternoon, can you imagine if I make pinã colada ice cream?!!! We will both scream!!! *p.s: I will also secretly make more for myself to enjoy in a hideout. #DoNoJudge

  120. Jamie

    I would make home made raspberry ice creammmm. The tart and the sweet would be delectable!

  123. Cheryl Grandy

    I think I’d start with a plain vanilla ice cream. then I’d do something with chocolate.

  133. Alayne Langford

    I think I will start with vanilla and go from there! You can add a lot to vanilla :)

  136. Brenda Alden

    Hmmm hard to choose a first when there are so many I like, but if I won this awesome ice cream maker I would probably go cherry…Mmm in season and local!! My hubby says banana as he’s been searching for the perfect banana ice cream for a VERY long time, he could perfect his own with this awesome prize!! Thanks for the chance and good luck to everyone!

  145. Tanis

    So many options as we have so much fruit here in the summer so it seems silly that I would make Vanilla Ice Cream first!

  153. Sabrina Tong

    I’d probably stick with something simple like vanilla, if it turns out well I’ll head towards more adventurous fare :)

  154. Lisa A.

    I’d love to make the Coconut ice cream! Thanks for the chance ~ but if I’m not so lucky… I’m going shopping! ;)

  165. Lina Policelli

    I would definitely try making your recipe for (Coconut Ice Cream with Buttered Rum Sauce and Grilled Pineapple) first! it looks delicious and i love coconut :)

  166. Bailey Dexter

    I would love to try making Crème brûlée, there is just something about the scent of burnt sugar. I buy if for our family, it’s one of the ones we all agree on!

  175. Rick F

    Lena, I just made some of this ice cream over the weekend and I have to admit that I was very disappointed with the outcome. I didn’t find that the ice cream had very much of a coconut flavour.

  177. Debbie White Beattie

    OMG This looks absolutely scrumptious. I would never of thought of coconut ice cream but it sounds delicious.