Wednesday, October 22, 2014

No-Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

No-Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

Its pie-like flavor is no trick, just a (luscious) treat

This time of year, we love to use one of our favorite autumn ingredients: pumpkin. You know, the big orange squash people use to make pumpkin pie.

But man (and woman) cannot live by pie alone. We also need ice cream!

Which reminds us: A while back, we discovered a way to make ice cream without churning—and using no special equipment except our trusty stand mixer. It’s a quick and easy method that produces better ice cream than anything you’re likely to buy in a carton.

So of course, we couldn’t resist adapting it to make this terrific tasting No-Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream. Just in time for Halloween. Boo!


No-Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

Recipe: No-Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

This recipe follows the same basic technique we used in making No-Churn Cherry Ice Cream with Chocolate.

The recipe is cream-rich, so it’s not diet food. But it’s so luscious, you’ll probably be satisfied with a smaller amount than you usually eat. It also uses sweetened condensed milk, which is just regular milk with much of the water removed and sweetener added. Milk and sugar are common ingredients in ice cream making, so using sweetened condensed milk is a quick way to mainline those ingredients into your ice cream base.

This recipe requires you to whip cream, which is easiest to do if you have a stand mixer. A hand mixer will work, but it takes longer. After you mix the ice cream, you’ll need to freeze it for several hours to develop proper consistency.

Mrs. Kitchen Riffs makes most of the sweets at our house, and this recipe is her creation. She adapted it from a recipe she found in 100+ Luscious Ice Creams without a Machine, an e-book by Suzy Bowler.

This recipe takes only about 20 minutes of hands-on time. But it requires you to cook a pumpkin mixture—and that will need to cool for an hour or more before you add it to the whipped cream. Then you’ll need to freeze the ice cream for at least 4 hours (maybe more, depending on your freezer temperature). BTW, you can cook the pumpkin mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it until you’re ready to mix it into the ice cream.

This recipe yields about one quart, though it can easily be scaled up or down.

Ingredients
  • 1½ cups pumpkin purée (canned works fine)
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt (see Notes)
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (see Notes)
  • 8 ounces heavy whipping cream
  • 3 to 4 ounces sweetened condensed milk (see Notes)
  • cinnamon stick or freshly ground nutmeg for garnish (optional)
Procedure
  1. Place the pumpkin purée in the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl, if using a hand mixer). Add the brown sugar and mix in. Then add the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
  2. Place the pumpkin mixture in a microwave-safe container and microwave on high for 60- to 90-second intervals until the mixture reaches a temperature of about 180 degrees F (we use an instant-read thermometer to test). Stir the mixture after each cooking interval (but be careful, the container can get very hot).
  3. Remove the cooked pumpkin mixture from the microwave and add the maple syrup. Stir well to combine. Let the mixture cool to room temperature (cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap while cooling).
  4. Once the pumpkin mixture has cooled sufficiently, whip the cream: In the bowl of a stand mixer, using the whisk attachment (or in a large bowl, using a hand mixer), whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks (i.e., ones that hold their shape when you lift out the whisk).
  5. Add the cooled pumpkin mixture to the whipped cream and fold it in gently.  
  6. Add the sweetened condensed milk to the mixture (start with 3 ounces, then taste; if you’d like more sweetness, add another ounce; see Notes). Fold all the ingredients together until they are well mixed.   
  7. Pour the mixture into a shallow one-quart container (see Notes) and cover tightly with a lid.
  8. Freeze the ice cream until it sets firmly (at least 4 hours in our freezer, though your timing may vary).
  9. When ready to serve, scoop the ice cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick or a dusting of freshly ground nutmeg, if desired.
No-Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

Notes
  • You can make this ice cream without microwaving the pumpkin (Step 2), but cooking with spices greatly enhances its flavor.
  • If you don’t want to microwave the pumpkin, you could try roasting it in the oven (we haven’t cooked it that way for this dish, but suspect it would work fine).
  • Sweetened condensed milk tends to be very, well, sweet. We suggest that you start by adding 3 ounces, then taste the mixture. If you want more sweetness, fold in another ounce.
  • In the US, sweetened condensed milk generally is sold in 14-ounce containers. So if you open a new can and have some left over after making this dish, just pour the remaining milk into an airtight container and store it in the fridge. It will keep for at least a week, and probably longer.
  • Kosher salt is more coarse than regular table salt, so it’s less salty by volume. If you’re substituting table salt for Kosher, always use less—about half as much.
  • You should use real maple syrup in this recipe. If the bottle doesn’t say “pure,” it’s not 100% maple syrup. Most “breakfast” or “pancake” syrups contain only a bit of maple syrup; the rest is flavoring and other sweeteners.
  • You can freeze this ice cream in a container of any shape, though we find that shallow ones work best. They allow the mixture to freeze more quickly, which helps the ice cream maintain a smooth, creamy texture. Shallow plastic quart-sized containers work well.
  • If you want “pie crust” in this ice cream, you might try adding some ground-up graham crackers or finely chopped nuts (we’d opt for pecans) in Step 5. We haven’t tried this, but like the idea.
  • On another matter entirely: A big thanks to Charlie Louie who writes the terrific blog, Hotly Spiced. She’s doing a series in which she visits some of the blogs she reads regularly, reproducing a recipe from each of them. We’re delighted (and flattered) that, in this post, she’s visiting Kitchen Riffs. She makes our Easy Pickled Watermelon Rind—and you really need to visit her blog to see what a wonderful job she did with it. Thanks so much for your great post, Charlie!
No-Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

Perfect for Autumn Holidays

“Wowzer,” I said, dipping a spoon into my dish of ice cream. “This totally tastes like pumpkin pie.”

“Thanks, that was the idea,” said Mrs. Kitchen Riffs.

“It’s perfect for Halloween,” I said.

“And Thanksgiving,” added Mrs K R.

“I don’t think I can wait that long before having another serving,” I said, eyeing the container. “Any chance you could scoop up seconds?”

“Easy as pie,” said Mrs K R.

I should have seen that coming.

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112 comments:

Alanna Kellogg said...

Ahhh ... lovely! I remember the first no-churn ice cream recipe, how sweet that it works. And I love-love-love that the very first “note” answered my very first question, Why it was necessary to heat the pumpkin. Thanks for thoroughness! I always learn something here!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Alanna, when we first made this ice cream, we didn't heat the pumpkin -- and although it was good, it wasn't "wow." So we thought heating the pumpkin would help intensify the flavor, and it does. Thanks such a nice comment.

~ Nee ~ said...

Hi John , this recipe is a winner , love ice cream year round and had an abundance of pumpkins the fall . John , your no churn ice cream recipes is the best , all wholesome ingredients and good for you . My family eats ice cream year round , rganks for sharing :)

Pat said...

Oh, yum....is there a better dessert than ice cream? It's my favorite and I would love to make this particular flavor. But....I'm trying to loose 10 pounds from by bod. I'll save this recipe for a later date. Thanks, :)

Amira said...

John, this is so easy to make... I was waiting for a sale on ice cream makers to buy one. Now I guess I have no excuse to spend more money buying a machine OR buying ice cream anymore :). Thanks for a lovely recipe.
BTW: Thanks for being there during the hard time I've been through. It really meant a lot to me knowing that I have such supporting fellow bloggers and friends. I appreciate it.

FLAVZCORNER said...

You read my mind, I was planning on making pumpkin ice cream for the fall. This looks awesome!!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Nee, this really is a terrific recipe -- and loads of flavor! We eat ice cream year round too. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Pat, I think a lot of us are trying to lose 10 pounds! And this dish doesn't help that. But it's so worth it. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Amira, good to see you again! And although an ice cream machine is nice, I think this method makes better ice cream. And it's easy! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Shibi, this really is a great ice cream -- pumpkin works much better in ice cream than I would have thought. And it really does taste like pie! Thanks for the comment.

Anonymous said...

Several years ago, having arrived in Michigan without a part for my ice cream machine, I learned how to make ice cream with a stand mixer. It works, John, and you're right. It's far better than anything you can buy at a store. Your pumpkin ice cream sounds like the real deal, full of pumpkin pie flavor. Great idea, too, heating the pumpkin and spices to improve the flavor. I've used seasoned graham crackers in ice cream and it really does make the ice cream taste more pie-like. This recipe has all its bases covered and sounds great! Thanks, John.

mjskit said...

WOWZER is right! I'm salivating right now! I know for a fact that we would enjoy this ice cream over pumpkin pie any day of the week! We both love the taste of pumpkin pie but not the texture so this ice cream would solve that problem. Thank you Mrs. KR for sharing this recipe!!

Shashi at SavorySpin said...

This sounds so so much better than store bought ice cream - love all that cinnamon and ginger and cloves in it - in fact - it sounds like it just might be tastier than pumpkin pie!!! Thanks so much for sharing this one!

Dottie said...

Dear John, Another fabulous treat from the Kitchen Riffs household! I love ice cream and this one is easy and a winner for me. I really enjoy your posts as well as your recipes. You always add such great information and make it funny as well. Great job! Congratulations are in order for being chosen by Charlie Louie of "Hotly Spiced" for a blog interview. I will have to pop over to her blog and see what she is saying....Thank you for sharing this delightful Pumpkin Ice Cream...Please send my congratulations to Mrs. Riffs for this recipe as well. Enjoy your day...Dottie :)

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi John, isn't it fun to make no-churn ice cream? I really like it better than the machine-made stuff. And cooking the pumpkin is a real improvement -- worth doing. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi MJ, this is a wonderful dish -- I'll bet you and Bobby would really enjoy it. All the flavor of pumpkin pie with all the texture of ice cream. Win win. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Shashi, this really might be tastier than pumpkin pie! Certainly tastier than any store-bought pumpkin pie (although the pie we make rivals this in flavor). Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Dottie, you'll really enjoy Charlie's blog -- she's terrific! And you'll love this ice cream too. It's terrific! :-) Thanks for the comment.

Barb | Creative Cuilinary said...

OK, I might finally be ready for pumpkin...even though it is still in the 70's here (and no, NOT complaining). So I'm wondering if I didn't whip the whipped cream if I could then churn the mixture? Just wondering out of curiosity but I do love using my ice cream maker!

~~louise~~ said...

Hi John:)
Looks like Mrs. K.R. is up to creating magic in the kitchen once again, just in time for Halloween I might add.

As you know I have been watching my calories also but, Marion is not! I'm going to save this recipe and technique just in case. She really love this pumpkin time of the year and the thought of making her Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream would be all the calories I need.

Thank you so muuch for sharing, John...

I'm heading over to Charlie's to check out her blog. It's always so exciting and flattering when someone actually recreates something from your blog. Kudos to you! And, Kudos to Mrs. K.R. for another yummy recipe:)

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Barb, don't know whether churning this ice cream would work, although I can't see why it wouldn't. Definitely worth a try! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Louise, this dish definitely has more than a few calories! Although the good news is it's so rich, you really can eat only a little bit at a time. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it! :-) Thanks for the comment.

Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon said...

I have made the statement that I am not a pumpkin fan, but after making pumpkin ice cream I have had to retract my statement. I made half vanilla and half pumpkin. The pumpkin was the first to go.

Your photos make it even more tempting.

Amy (Savory Moments) said...

I love, love pumpkin ice cream, John! Your version looks delicious and even better since it's no churn! Boo!

Hotly Spiced said...

Thanks so much for the kind words, John, that's very lovely of you. I remember your no-churn ice cream recipe very well. I must say I love the sound of all the spices in this ice cream. Considering it hasn't been churned, it certainly looks very creamy and smooth. I'm a big fan of condensed milk. When I was growing up my mother would always have a half-used can of it in the fridge and I used to eat it by the spoonful xx

Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake said...

I don't think I've ever seen a more perfect scoop of ice cream! And no churn? I still need to try that method...and this recipe looks like a delicious place to start :)

Cheri Savory Spoon said...

Love that this is a no churn ice cream. The color is just perfect. Kudos to Mrs. K.R.!

Juliana said...

It is so interesting this method of no churn for ice cream...I can see how this works, and sure has a perfect texture...the flavors of this pumpkin ice cream just sounds delicious...somehow how comforting...
Thanks for the recipe John...hope you both are having a fantastic week :)

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Madonna, pumpkin just works in ice cream, doesn't it? I love it! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Amy, Boo! :-) No-churn really rocks -- it's so easy! Thanks for hte comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Charlie, I was delighted to be featured in that very kind post of yours! And this is pretty creamy -- the pumpkin helps with the texture in that regard. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Liz, the texture on this was perfect for scooping! And you really should try no-churn ice cream -- it's a revelation. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Cheri, Mrs KR did good, didn't she? ;-) And no churn ice cream rocks! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Juliana, this really is a great ice cream -- lovely flavor and texture. Thanks for the comment.

Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabits said...

This recipe sounds sooo good! Great idea of using brown sugar for flavor, so easy to make, too! I could go for a bowl right now.

GiGi Eats Celebrities said...

You and I CLEARLY have pumpkin on the brain! You must add allspice next time ;)

Julia | JuliasAlbum.com said...

I have never tried pumpkin ice cream - yours looks so delicious and perfect! Yum!

La Torontoise said...

John, thnak you! I did not know this book. And I do not have any ice-cream maker, so I perceived ice-cream making to be problematic - without a sophisticated machine. But now I revised my thinking and this fels good. Will do this over the weekend! I love pumkin and got all kind of pumkins from my local market. Can hardly wait: -)
Have a good week!

Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake Yourself said...

No churn but with such a creamy texture? Didn't think that was possible with pumpkins, but this is a great idea :D
I bet if you served it with biscuits it would taste like pumpkin pie!

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Mireya, both the brown sugar and the maple syrup add a lot of flavor to this dish. It's really good! :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi GiGI, lol! We actually thought about allspice, but decided it was spicy enough as we made it. But allspice could be awesome in this. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Julia, pumpkin ice cream sounds a bit odd, but it so works. Really good stuff. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi La Torontoise, we do have a home ice cream maker, and get mixed results from it. Mostly it just seems more trouble than it's worth. But this method is easy, and the results are quite good! Can't beat that. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

HI Uru, great idea to serve this with biscuits (cookies). And I'll bet you're right that it would taste like pumpkin pie! Thanks for the comment.

Anonymous said...

this indeed is a luscious dessert....it sings sweet Autumn to anybody it is served....the spices go along so well with flavorful pumpkin....we are happy to get a recipe with these ingredients...something delicious and not a pie....this is what we were searching for,thanks so much :-)

Carol at Wild Goose Tea said...

I probably shouldn't have this ice cream recipe in the 'recipe box'. I love pumpkin ice cream and this waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too easy-----and I have an ice cream maker. Now what is this brain washing idea because it's extra rich, we will less? Get real! That makes it extra good and thus will probably eat more. To be honest I discovered in a buffet a few years ago, if I eat dessert first I actually do eat surprisingly way less food. Great ice cream recipe for sure.

Carol at Wild Goose Tea said...

Oh forgot----I did go over to Hotly Spiced. Sweet that she chose one of your recipes.

Easyfoodsmith said...

I have often made no churn ice cream and this one needs to be tried right away its looking fabulous and perfect.

Marcela said...

I live in Poland and I've never tried pumpkin ice-cream! I'm moving to NY soon so I hope to find one there. Your recipe sounds delicious though!

Have a great day!:)

Laura Dembowski said...

That is seriously the perfect scoop of ice cream. It is making my mouth water!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Kumar, it does indeed sing sweet autumn. :-) Great line. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Carol, you'll be tempted to eat more, and maybe you actually will. We sometimes do! But really, most of the time it fills you up. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

That was so nice of Charlie, wasn't it?

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Taruna, isn't no churn ice cream great? And this one is indeed fabulous and perfect. :D Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Marcela, NY is great -- you'll enjoy it. Hope you have a chance to try pumpkin ice cream! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Laura, making people's mouths water is what we're all about! :D Thanks for the comment.

Beth said...

What a lovely ice cream! And I love the idea you suggested, of adding "crust" in. Sounds wonderful.

Anonymous said...

Damn delicious, lovin pumpkin all the way...
cinnamon pumpkin ice cream in one of my favourite once i was a kid, unfortunately the seller past away and all his children become doctor and no body wanted to continue the ice cream store...

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Beth, the crust is kind of interesting, isn't it? Although it's awfully good without it! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Dedy, now you can recreate your childhood favorite! Or at least one that's in the same ballpark, flavorwise. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Carolyn Jung said...

This sounds fabulous. As you know, I love everything pumpkin except for pie. I know, it's crazy. Pumpkin ice cream, on the other hand, is one of my favorite indulgences at this time of year. The fact that you don't need an ice cream maker makes it all the easier -- and more tempting to make again and again.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Carolyn, we really like the no-churn method -- pulling out the ice cream maker was too much trouble, but this is simple and fast. And the pumpkin flavor of this one is outstanding! Really good stuff. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Gourmet Getaways said...

All the while I thought I've seen all the pumpkin recipes this month. And now this pumpkin ice cream! A real yum, John! Love it!!!

Gourmet Getaways

Unknown said...

I love an ice-cream that doesn't require an ice-cream machine. Need to make this, looks so good especially with the condensed milk.

Nami | Just One Cookbook said...

I LOVE this!!! The best flavor ice cream in this season! There are pumpkin drinks, and we should enjoy this pumpkin ice cream too. Am I the only one who's never tried this? Your ice cream not only looks so creamy, but the color is amazing too! I definitely need to make this... kids will be happy homemade ice cream is back. :D

Karen Harris said...

I am not much of a pumpkin girl, but I have always loved pumpkin ice cream since trying it at Baskin Robbins many years ago. Thanks to you it looks like I finally have a delicious and easy recipe.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Julie, there certainly have been a lot of pumpkin recipes on blogs the last few weeks, haven't there? And of course we have to join the fun! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Honey, condensed milk probably isn't used as much as it could be -- it has some interesting characteristics. And it's perfect in this ice cream! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Nami, this really is so nice for the season. And this ice cream is so easy to make! Plus it's really, really good. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Karen, this really is a top notch recipe, and quite easy to make. It's good stuff! ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Hannah said...

Fantastic, John! I've made vanilla and chocolate no-churn ice cream with sweetened condensed milk before but LOVE yours with pumpkin and will make many batches this fall. We love our ice cream around here! Thank you so much for sharing. And I always appreciate your chats with Mrs. K R!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Hannah, no-churn ice cream just works, doesn't it? And pumpkin is superb in it! Good texture, really great flavor. Hope you enjoy! Thanks for the comment.

Unknown said...

I made ice cream yesterday, but the old fashion way. This sounds great and so easy!!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Chris, ever since we've discovered the no-churn method, we haven't been using our ice cream machine. This is so easy! And the quality is quite good. Thanks for the comment.

Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) said...

w-o-w your photo is mouth watering. This sounds delicious and with that sweetened condensed milk it's got to be incredible. I think I'll take this to my friend's house this Friday for her Halloween party. Thanks for a great recipe. Pinned

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Lea Ann, this really is incredible ice cream -- we love it! And I'll bet you (and your friends!) will too. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Sippity Sup said...

I hate to contradict Mrs KR, but this seems even easier than pie. GREG

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Greg, you're right -- it is easier than pie! :-) Thanks for the comment.

Claudia said...

I have an ice cream maker so have never tried a no-churn method. But this is too delectable too pas up. Love the idea of the spicing and heating of the pumpkin mixture. I have been trying different pumpkin dessert this season (why limit all to pumpkin pie) so will have to try this. When people are over. To help me eat it. (Husband and I have no restraint when it comes to ice cream! Doubt that we could restrain from finishing the quart ourselves!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Claudia, we mainly make ice cream when we're having company for exactly the same reason. :-) And if you don't have people over, you will end up finishing off the quart of this in record time! Thanks for the comment.

motherrimmy said...

This is the perfect use for pumpkin if you ask me. I love your no churn recipe too! Great idea!

Karen (Back Road Journal) said...

My husband doesn't think it can be Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie…I believe he would love this ice cream.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Kristi, isn't the no-churn recipe great? Easy, and so much fun to play with! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Karen, maybe you should serve Thanksgiving pumpkin pie with a scoop of this on top. :-) Might be too much of a good thing, though! Thanks for the comment.

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

That is such a wonderful idea and delicious fall dessert!

Cheers,

Rosa

Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen said...

I always love a no-churn recipe because everyone can make it. This looks really delish!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Rosa, isn't this a nice ice cream? So easy, and a wonderful flavor! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Peachy, no-churn ice cream really is good stuff! Easy and totally delish. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Raymund said...

That looks really good specially for a no churn ones. Love this flavour

lisa is cooking said...

We're having a warm October down here, so a fall-inspired ice cream sounds perfect today! I'm such a fan of pumpkin, I might need to try some pumpkin ice cream on top of a piece of pumpkin pie.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Raymund, it really is great ice cream -- wonderful texture and flavor! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Lisa, we eat ice cream throughout the year. :-) And this on pumpkin pie sounds delish! Thanks for the comment.

Merryn said...

Definitely perfect for Halloween. I have never thought to make pumpkin ice cream but this looks delicious and I love that it is no churn ... and with optional pecans. Just delightful :D

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Merryn, pumpkin ice cream is such tasty stuff! Really a fun flavor. Thanks for the comment.

vanillasugarblog said...

Isn't no churn like the best invention ever? lol

Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness said...

I love no churn ice cream recipes. I have never thought of using pumpkin in ice cream, this sound delicious. Great recipe!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Dawn, no churn is the easiest way ever to make ice cream! And it's really good, too. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Dawn, pumpkin works really well in ice cream! Great flavor, of course, but it also gives it such a nice texture. Thanks for the comment.

Kiran @ KiranTarun.com said...

Any ice cream without churning has my stamp of approval. This looks so delicious, John.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Kiran, no-churn is the way to go! Really easy, and really good. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Asmita said...

Gorgeous recipe and gorgeous clicks! Love it!

Fran @ G'day Souffle' said...

Whoopee! Pumpkin pie ice cream is my favourite. I usually make mine with traditional crème anglaise (milk and eggs cooked to a custard state) but your method looks easier. I always say that I could eat an entire pumpkin pie in one sitting- I'm afraid I can now say the same about pumpkin pie ice cream (I'd better loosen the waistline of my pants)!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Asmita, isn't this nice? The flavor is wonderful! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Fran, I'll bet the crème anglaise method would have a richer flavor, but this is much easier. And the flavor really is excellent. Thanks for the comment.

Bill said...

In my opinion, ice cream is an all season treat and why not add some pumpkin to make it a fall dessert? I've really got to try this recipe. Another great post, John!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Bill, although we probably eat more ice cream in warm weather, we certainly have our share (OK, more than our share!) during the rest of the year, too. This really is a good recipe -- hope you enjoy. Thanks for the comment.

Bam's Kitchen said...

John, this looks so rich and creamy and I know it must taste just like a delicious pumpkin pie in a cooling desert. I would love at least 3 scoops please. Ice cream recipes are always a problem for me as I do not have an ice cream maker but I don't need one for you recipe so I am delighted. I can't wait to try this recipe. Just shared!

Ansh said...

Why doesn't my no churn mango icecream NEVER look as good as your icecream!!! It tastes good, but I can never take a such a great photo of icecream like you have done!! So yes, basically that's me complimenting you first on a GREAT photo. And what a great concept to make a pumpkin icecream. wonderful for this time of the year.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Bam, 3 scoops coming up! Your boys are rubbing off on you. :-) We do have an ice cream maker, but honestly, the texture of the ice cream we get is only so-so. Probably it's us. Anyway, this method works really well! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Ansh, ice cream is tough to photograph! Among other things, it melts. :-) The pumpkin in this ice cream helps keep the ice cream just a little bit soft (still frozen quite hard, but it has some give to it), so it's really easy to scoop. Thanks for the comment.

Marta@What should I eat for breakfast today said...

This is an original flavour for an ice cream. Yummy.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Marta, this is really good! Worth having for breakfast. :-) Thanks for the comment.