Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe
Creamy, spiced, and smooth, this Pumpkin Ice Cream brings out the flavors of fall in frozen form. It’s the kind of dessert that makes you crave sweater weather.
Servings: 6 - 8
Calories: 338kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, ½ cup of the heavy cream, and the sugars. Bring the mixture to a low simmer.
- While the mixture is heating, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the eggs, whisking while doing so.
- Return the mixture to the stovetop and continue heating until the temperature coats the back of a rubber spatula or reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius) on a thermometer.
- Pour the mixture through a mesh sieve into a large mixing bowl. Add the vanilla, salt, remaining ½ cup of the heavy cream, and the pumpkin puree into the bowl. Whisk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 20 minutes for the KitchenAid attachment). Transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container and freeze for 3–4 hours before serving.
Notes
STORE any leftover Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Press a piece of parchment or plastic wrap directly onto the surface before sealing to prevent ice crystals. It will stay good in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. For the best texture, let it sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 7242IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 1mg
