Pina Colada Cherry Lite Ice Cream Recipe

Escape to the tropics with this light and refreshing Pina Colada Cherry Ice Cream! Made with lighter ingredients, this guilt-free dessert delivers incredible flavor without the heavy cream. At just 3 WW points (or a slim 2 points with a simple substitution!), it's the perfect summer treat. Enjoy the vibrant blend of pineapple, coconut, and cherry in every creamy spoonful. This recipe is quick and easy, ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 99.6 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pina Colada Cherry Lite Ice Cream

  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can light coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

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How to Make Pina Colada Cherry Lite Ice Cream

  1. Combine all ingredients (except cherries) in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Stir in the maraschino cherries, reserving some for garnish.
  3. Pour the mixture into a shallow freezer-safe container.
  4. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove from freezer and stir well to break up ice crystals.
  6. Return to the freezer for another 30 minutes.
  7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for a total of 2 hours or until the ice cream reaches desired consistency.
  8. Garnish with reserved maraschino cherries before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

14g

Carbs

4g

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