Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe
A creamy and flavorful pumpkin ice cream recipe that combines the rich taste of pumpkin purée with warm spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, churned to perfection using an ice cream maker for a smooth, indulgent dessert perfect for fall and winter seasons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (churning time)
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: Approximately 1 quart (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 cups (480mL) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240mL) whole milk
- ¾ cup (150g) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 and ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 and ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ice Cream Maker: Ensure your ice cream maker attachment is fully frozen and ready to use before starting.
- Set Up Equipment: Attach the ice cream maker bowl and dasher onto your stand mixer according to your machine’s instructions.
- Drain Pumpkin Purée: Use a lint-free kitchen towel to squeeze out excess moisture from the pumpkin purée. It doesn’t need to be completely dry but should be firm. Discard the liquid and place the pumpkin in a large bowl or measuring cup with a spout.
- Mix Ingredients: Add heavy cream, whole milk, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt (if using) to the pumpkin. Whisk thoroughly until combined and sugar begins dissolving.
- Churn Mixture: Turn on the stand mixer to rotate the dasher, then slowly pour the pumpkin ice cream mixture into the frozen canister. Process for 20-30 minutes or as directed by your ice cream maker manufacturer until the mixture thickens to the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.
- Freeze the Ice Cream: Remove the ice cream maker bowl from the stand mixer and transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container. Freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.
Notes
- To get the best texture, make sure your ice cream maker bowl is completely frozen as per manufacturer’s instructions before starting.
- Squeezing out excess moisture from the pumpkin purée helps prevent ice crystals and ensures creamier ice cream.
- Adjust sweetness or spice amounts to your preference for a more or less intense pumpkin flavor.
- Allow the ice cream to soften for a few minutes at room temperature before scooping for easier serving.
Keywords: Pumpkin ice cream, fall dessert, creamy pumpkin recipe, homemade ice cream, spiced pumpkin ice cream
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