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Our Pumpkin Ice Cream turns out rich, creamy, and perfectly pumpkin spiced – no ice cream maker needed! Just 3 ingredients + spices and you have the ultimate fall treat!
You might be drinking a PSL for breakfast this morning, but I’m eating pumpkin ice cream, so really. Who’s winning?
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream > PSL…There. I Said It.
Don’t get me wrong. I love a good pumpkin spice latte. It’s just that I love ice cream more and this pumpkin pie ice cream is a Fall favorite.
It’s such a fun combo of creamy, cold ice cream and cozy, warm spices. Plus, it has real pumpkin swirled right in.
This is a no churn ice cream, which means there is no ice cream maker required. You’ll just need an electric mixer and about 5 minutes of hands on time.
Ice cream doesn’t get much easier than this!
Our cookies and cream ice cream and s’mores ice cream also employ this easy no churn method. Def worth trying!
What We Love About This Recipe:
- No Special Tools: All you’ll need is a hand mixer to make this easy ice cream. No ice cream maker necessary!
- Easy & Budget Friendly: The ingredients list is minimal – just 3 ingredients + a few spices. You could swap the spices for our pumpkin pie spice if you like!
- Toasty Fall Days: This is the perfect Fall treat on those days when the sun is shining and it’s still toasty outside. I don’t know about you, but once the pumpkins are out, I’m wearing the flannel regardless of the temperature and some pumpkin ice cream will help keep me cool. 😉
Ingredient Notes:
Pumpkin: You’ll want to use canned pumpkin puree. Be sure not to use the canned pumpkin pie filling as it has a lot of other ingredients added that we don’t need here.
Heavy Cream: This will get whipped up into whipped cream and is what makes the ice cream freeze soft and creamy.
Sweetened Condensed Milk: This adds the perfect creaminess and sweetness to our ice cream.
Spices: We’re using a combo of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, but you could swap in our homemade pumpkin pie spice or use store bought.
Tools Needed:
Mixer: You can use your hand mixer or a stand mixer for this recipe. You’ll want this to make whipping the cream quick and easy. While you can do it by hand with a wire whisk, it’s going to take quite a bit of elbow grease.
Container: We like to freeze our no churn ice cream in a metal loaf pan and just cover it with plastic wrap or foil. These ice cream containers also work really nicely and come with lids.
Ice Cream Scoop: For perfect scoops every time. Pro tip – run the scoop under hot water before using and it’ll make it easier to scoop your ice cream.
Step by Step:
Whip the cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. We like our stand mixer best for this, but a hand mixer works just fine.
Drizzle in the condensed milk with the mixer running and then turn off your mixer and add the rest of the ingredients.
Stir the pumpkin and spices into the cream until smooth and well combined.
Pour the ice cream into a freezer safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours to harden up.
Tips & Tricks:
If you have a stand mixer, it’ll make short work of whipping the cream and makes it extra easy to leave the mixer running on low while you drizzle in the condensed milk. A hand mixer is fine, but pull out the big guy if you have one.
Stir in the pumpkin and spices until just combined. We don’t want to deflate the whipped cream too much.
Use a metal loaf pan or ice cream container for the best freezer results.
Be sure to use real whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk!), and pure canned pumpkin (not pie filling).
Variations & Mix-Ins:
Pumpkin Caramel Ice Cream: Add layers of drizzled caramel sauce as you pour the ice cream in the freezer container.
Oreo Pumpkin: Crush up some Oreo cookies and stir them into the ice cream along with the pumpkin and spices.
PSL Ice Cream: Add a teaspoon or two of instant espresso powder to the cream before whipping.
More Fall Favorites:
Pumpkin Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 can
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree not pie filling – just pure pumpkin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- Dash of clove
Instructions
- Add the heavy whipping cream to a mixing bowl and beat with an eletric mixer until stiff peaks form. With the mixer set to low, drizzle in the condensed milk.
- Add the pumpkin and spices and stir together until just combined.
- Pour into a metal loaf pan or ice cream container and freeze 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Tips & Notes:
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chelsea @ serves two says
mmmm this sounds wonderful….i’m envisioning it with some pie crust chunks mixed in…yummy!!
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says
I’ve got my version of pumpkin pie ice cream in my freezer right, but I’m too stuffed to eat it yet. Shameful, just shameful. Yours looks so pretty!
Tina says
Just a warning, canned pumpkin is what people give to their dogs when they are constipated. A little shouldn’t be a problem, depending on the size of your dog, but giving them more than a spoonful or so and you might have a problem.
On the other hand, I do love ice cream so keep the machine-free recipes coming 🙂
Karly says
@Tina,
Ooh, good to know! She didn’t like it, so I guess that worked out for the best! 😉
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
LOVE ice cream recipes that don’t require an ice cream maker (since I don’t have one, duh) 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Man. This is…amazing and wonderful. Wonderzing? Anyway. I love it!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
I’ve been buying Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream, but heck, now I can do it myself!
Kim says
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G !!! Can’t wait to try it!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
i’ve seen the heavy cream/sweetened condensed milk combo before from ice cream but never have i been SO intrigued!!! You make it look SO SO good Karly. And using pumpkin to top it all off. I love pumpkin ice cream – a corner creamery has pumpkin ice cream for only ONE month during the year – such torture! I want to make my own. 🙂
Maura says
@sally @ sallys baking addiction, Edy’s sells a Pumpkin Patch ice cream! Aldi also sells a lovely rendition– called Pumpkin Pie I believe 🙂
Jess says
Definitely trying this!!
Samantha says
@Jess, I made it! It’s AMAZING!!! perfect mothers day gift
shelly (cookies and cups) says
Oh yes please! Love this!
Chelsea {Whatcha Makin' Now?} says
Crap. Now I know you can make ice cream in a blender. I’m in trouble. HAHA This looks yummy!
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says
Wow – this looks so good!
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
Seriously, this is waaaaay too simple. I have all of these ingredients on hand. Love it!
Karly says
@Cassie | Bake Your Day,
Kinda dangerous, right?
Kristen says
Oh Karly – this looks amazing!!! Love that you don’t need an ice cream maker to make it. So smart!
Blog is the New Black says
Oooooh, love this!