Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream with Walnuts Recipe
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this creamy and rich Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream. Loaded with warm spices, sweet pumpkin, and crunchy walnuts, this homemade treat is perfect for the autumn season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ice Cream Base:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Additional:
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, sugars, spices, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Add Dairy: Slowly whisk in milk and cream until well combined. Chill the mixture for at least 4 hours.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for 20–25 minutes. Add walnuts during the last few minutes.
- Freeze: Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Toast walnuts before adding for enhanced flavor.
- Experiment with graham crackers or caramel for added texture.
- Try pecans as a substitute for walnuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
