Walnut and Pineapple Ice Cream Cake

17/11/2023

I can suggest a recipe for a walnut and pineapple ice cream cake. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

250 ml of fresh cream for whipping
200 g of dry biscuits
80 g of melted butter
400 g of fresh pineapple (or canned if not available)
150 g of sugar
100 g of coarsely chopped walnuts
3 egg yolks
Grated zest of 1 lemon

Preparation

Start by crushing the dry biscuits until you get a texture similar to sand. Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter to get a homogeneous mixture.
Take a springform cake tin and line it with parchment paper. Press the biscuit mixture into the bottom to create a compact base. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes so it cools and hardens.
In the meantime, cut the pineapple into pieces, making sure to remove the central core. If you’re using canned pineapple, drain it well from its juice.
In a bowl, whip the fresh cream until it’s foamy and set it aside.
In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until they become light and fluffy. Add the grated lemon zest and continue to mix.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mixture of yolks, sugar, and lemon. Add the diced pineapple and chopped walnuts, stirring carefully to avoid deflating the mixture.
Pour the mixture over the biscuit base in your mould and level it with a spatula.
Cover the ice cream cake with clear film and freeze for at least 4 hours, until it’s firm.
Before serving, remove the ice cream cake from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make cutting easier.

Trivia

The walnut and pineapple ice cream cake is a fresh dessert perfect for summer. The nuts add a pleasant crunchiness while the pineapple gives a tropical note. You can also use other types of fruit if you like, such as mango or coconut, to vary the flavor according to your preferences.