Description
This Spiced Pumpkin Ribboned Ice Cream is an easy, creamy, and flavorful fall dessert featuring vibrant pumpkin and classic spices swirled with an optional caramel ribbon. It is a family-friendly treat that offers control over ingredients for a wholesome option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream (for richness and texture)
- 1 cup whole milk (to balance creaminess)
- 1 can (15-ounce) 100% pure pumpkin (not pie filling!)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar (adds depth and moisture)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp ground ginger
- 0.125 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup caramel sauce or dulce de leche (for that beautiful ribbon!)
Instructions
- Prep Pumpkin Base: Whisk pumpkin puree, sugars, and spices in a saucepan. Heat gently until sugars dissolve and the mixture smells fragrant (5-7 minutes); avoid boiling. Let this base cool completely.
- Combine And Chill: Stir in heavy cream, milk, and vanilla. Pour this pumpkin ice cream base into an airtight container. Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 2-4 hours.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker. Churn according to manufacturer(apos)s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, typically 20-30 minutes.
- Swirl And Freeze: Transfer half of the soft pumpkin ice cream to a freezer-safe 9×5 inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce. Add remaining soft ice cream, drizzle more caramel, and swirl gently with a knife to create beautiful ribbons. Freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
Notes
Not chilling the base enough before churning can lead to icy, rather than creamy, pumpkin ice cream. Always ensure it(apos)s very cold! For a denser, creamier texture, allow the Spiced Pumpkin Ribboned Ice Cream to (cure) in the freezer for at least 4 hours after churning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 300 calories
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: easy dessert, pumpkin, ice cream, fall spices, caramel, homemade, family-friendly, wholesome
