Thoroughly Chilled
November 10, 2008 at 9:46 pm | In Baking / Cooking, Food | 63 CommentsCooking seasonally keeps things exciting; New produce to utilize and different flavors to play with. It gives the changing atmosphere much more purpose in my eyes, as every cold snap means another day to make a big pot of soup, and the fierce winds have me turning towards hot chocolate and chai. The downside, of course, is the need to let go of those beloved warm-weather dishes that were like close friends only a few short weeks ago. For some people, this means that the ice cream maker will be evicted from its spot in the freezer for another half year, sentenced to defrost in the darkness of a kitchen cabinet.
Well, if you ask me, that sort of behavior is just plain crazy, as I’m a firm believer in year-round ice cream enjoyment! Besides, if you put away that machine now, you’ll miss out on some of the best flavors that this season has to offer: Eggnog, candy cane, gingerbread, pumpkin spice… Put on a sweater and crank up the heat, because there’s no way the ice cream will stop churning out of my kitchen!
Easy as Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
1 15-Ounce Can Pumpkin Puree
1 14-Ounce Can Coconut Milk
1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar, Packed
1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
2 Tablespoons Bourbon
2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
Pinch Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Okay, now this is a real tough recipe, so are you ready? … Take all of the ingredients, and mix them together in a big bowl until smooth and homogeneous. Chill if not already cold, and process in your ice cream machine as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer into an air-tight container and freeze until solid before serving. Whew! After all that work, this ice cream sure hits the spot!
PS: Not too keen on making a traditional pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving this year? Just make a batch of this ice cream, smooth it into a pre-baked graham cracker crust, and freeze until firm enough to slice. Perfect to make ahead of time, too!
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Comment by VeggieGirl — November 10, 2008 #
uh, one 14-ounce cup of coconut milk? please fix–this sounds delish!!!!!! thanks!!!!!
Comment by catherine — November 10, 2008 #
OH. MY. GOSH! I need to make this now!!!
Comment by Shelby — November 10, 2008 #
Yay! This looks incredible.
It’s bizarre; I didn’t make ice cream all summer and now I’m craving it. I just made some this afternoon as a matter of fact. Ah, I guess it looks like I’m going to have to make some more…
Comment by Veronica — November 10, 2008 #
I’m sure I could get into ice cream like this one, even in winter! I love the idea of the pie, too.
Comment by Ricki — November 10, 2008 #
It looks fabulous, Hannah, and way better than pumpkin pie! Mmm, some little ginger cookies to go with it…..
Comment by Diann — November 10, 2008 #
YUM. And I love the pie idea!!
Comment by Gina — November 10, 2008 #
Holy Cow! Super Easy!!
Comment by nikkigladd — November 10, 2008 #
Sounds like a fabulous substitute for Pumpkin Pie.
Comment by Oiyi — November 10, 2008 #
Oh man, perfect!!!!
By the way, I just wanted to let you know, I made the next test recipe today and I’ll email it to you tomorrow!
Comment by Nicole — November 10, 2008 #
YUM. that looks great!
Comment by Tofufreak — November 11, 2008 #
wowsa, guess what’s on my xmas list!
Comment by ttfn300 — November 11, 2008 #
hannah,
i grew up off of pumpkin icecream pie, just as you describe. it was a staple on my street!
xo
kittee
Comment by kittee — November 11, 2008 #
I’m thinking cinnamon ice cream! I’d like to make it for Thanksgiving, my mother is a cinnamon fiend and would looove it!
Comment by Kristin — November 11, 2008 #
Yum, yum. I too just made some pumpkin ice cream as well. What a perfect looking scoop you got for your photo!
Comment by peabody — November 11, 2008 #
Sounds so yummy – pumpkin icecream was my favourite holiday flavour when I was little!
Comment by shellyfish — November 11, 2008 #
This must be a delicious ice cream!
I see all these creative recipes with pumpkin in the blogosphere and still the only thing I do with it is roast it or make soup ;)
Comment by linda — November 11, 2008 #
I agree! Ice Cream should be eaten Year Round!!!
Comment by Rebecca — November 11, 2008 #
gorgeous! I agree, who cares if it’s cold – you can’t beat homemade ice cream!!
Comment by Sal — November 11, 2008 #
iced pumpkin pie? will you marry me?? :D
Comment by Liz² — November 11, 2008 #
this is a fantastic idea for thanksgiving! a break from tradition and some serious goodness. thanks!
Comment by miss v — November 11, 2008 #
mmm pumpkin ice cream pumpkin pie with homemade magic shell.
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Comment by nancy1973 — November 11, 2008 #
Amen to year round ice cream enjoyment! The color is stunning and the recipe sounds mouthwatering!
Comment by Mari — November 11, 2008 #
i wish i had an ice cream maker!! and of COURSE ice cream is a year round thing. i mean…peppermint ice cream? hello! by the way, don’t feel bad about my bad clove experience. i think i’m going to add some cinnamon and nutmeg and see what happens. my tastebuds are just silly, don’t worry :)
Comment by allularpunk — November 11, 2008 #
i too am a firm believer in year-round ice cream enjoyment! hoooooooray!
now all i need to do is find an ice cream maker! i think i need to hurry up and get one (maybe i’ll see if i can get one for christmas) ’cause i neeeeeed to make your ice cream as soon as i can! squeeeeeee!
Comment by jessy — November 11, 2008 #
I am definitely trying this! I love ice cream, no matter what time of year it is, and I love pumpkin. I never had pumpkin ice cream before, but I bet it’s really good.
Comment by Kiersten — November 11, 2008 #
This looks amazing! Is there anything we could use in place of the coconut milk? You won’t believe this…coconut milk gives me a migraine. (Such a shame – I had to cut way back on my consumption of Thai food, which I love.) If heavy cream would work, I’m totally making this! :)
Comment by jules — November 11, 2008 #
That sounds perfect!
Comment by Teresa — November 11, 2008 #
YUM!
Comment by Vegyogini — November 11, 2008 #
I’m with you! A definite believer in ice cream year round!
Comment by Jenn's an Ice Cream Maker — November 11, 2008 #
I love my ice cream all year round too. This sounds delicious, and I am actually planning on making a Christmas ice cream batch ! Cool
Comment by Veggie Wedgie — November 11, 2008 #
Oh my goodness…that looks insanely good.
Comment by Hillary — November 11, 2008 #
wow this looks so decadent. i’ve only tried store bought pumpkin ice cream. i think it was edy’s but i practically gagged when i tasted it. this sounds so much better!
Comment by Joanna — November 11, 2008 #
This sounds great–love how you’re getting some rich creaminess from the coconut. Great idea!
Comment by Cakespy — November 11, 2008 #
Frozen pumpkin pie, yum!
Comment by Alisa — November 11, 2008 #
I am so excited!
We got a icecream maker. Ialways push for a vegan ice cream but my family would only let me do this every other weekend. Somekind of deal I made with them.
Well, I don’t remember the last time we pulled it out. With extra cans of pumpkin needing to be used and a lonely ice cream maker, the match will be perfect!
Perfect meaning- rich and creamy!
I’ve just got to see if the family approves of such a friendly thought!
LOVE.
Sydney
Comment by Sydney — November 11, 2008 #
I am going to make pumpkin pie. Sounds so good. mmm.
Comment by Tori — November 11, 2008 #
Wow! i can’t wait to have this for Thanksgiving!
Comment by ana — November 12, 2008 #
OMG! Wow, delicious looking ice cream. Oh how I wish I could have a taste. Great job Hannah! :)
Comment by Gigi — November 12, 2008 #
Ooh, fabulous! I am an equal season opportunity ice cream lover!
Comment by melisser — November 12, 2008 #
THAAAAAANK YOOOOU!! :D
Comment by Grave — November 12, 2008 #
sounds so very yummy!
Comment by Nana — November 12, 2008 #
I love the ice cream pie idea! Yum!
Comment by Vegannifer — November 12, 2008 #
Season foods and flavors make me so happy. I bet in about 4 months i’ll be dying for a nice light fruit salad… hmm I wonder where i put my ice cream maker :)
Comment by Teddy — November 12, 2008 #
Yum yum yum! Pumpkin ice cream= my fav!
Comment by Animal-Friendly — November 12, 2008 #
Hi Hannah,
My daughter Molly made your pumpkin ice cream. She and my hubby are both lactose intolerant, so all your lovely dairy free recipes are great at our house! The ice cream is terrific! Molly is having another bowl, as we speak!
Yum, yum!
Comment by Robyn in the Northwoods — November 12, 2008 #
oh this looks so incredible… I’m dying to get an ice cream maker!!!! I put it on my Christmas list, and also with a pair of new sneakers .. to counteract the ice cream maker.. lol
Comment by Mariposa — November 12, 2008 #
!!!!
i don’t even know what to say, except i want that RIGHT NOW.
Comment by alaina — November 13, 2008 #
Honestly, Hannah, you never cease to amaze me with your creativity! I love the bourbon & pepper pinch in the ice cream and frozen pumpkin pie? Genius!
Comment by Lori — November 13, 2008 #
Oh freaking WOW! I am sooooo making this!
Comment by Katie — November 13, 2008 #
I need to get and ice cream maker so I can try this!!
Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Comment by halie — November 13, 2008 #
ohhh yummy…I love pumpkin and to have it in ice cream is like frosting on a cake…. :)
Comment by DaBookLady — November 13, 2008 #
Ok, you’ve convince me. I’m not defrosting my ice cream maker insert! Those flavors sounds delicious for winter, and the pumpkin pie version sounds perfect!
Comment by Shari — November 13, 2008 #
Sounds delicious!! I don’t want to buy a whole bottle of bourbon just for two tablespoons though… is there something we can substitute with? Or does it taste just fine without?
Comment by amigurumigirl — November 13, 2008 #
I have been telling myself for weeks that I needed to make a pumpkin ice cream… you must have heard my littl prayer for a recipe!
Comment by Vegan_noodle — November 13, 2008 #
You know, I don’t think I have ever had pumpkin ice cream… Hard to believe, as I love everything pumpkin! I really must try this. It definitely doesn’t need to be hot outside for me to enjoy ice cream… I’ll take it any time!
Comment by Jess - The Domestic Vegan — November 14, 2008 #
Wow – pumpkin ice-cream pie – that’s such a good idea!
Comment by wrongasaurus — November 16, 2008 #
I just had some dairy pumpkin ice cream the other day and wanted to come up with a dairy-free version to make for my son (who loves pumpkin). We’ll be making this really soon!
Comment by Maggie — November 16, 2008 #
whoa. sounds great. I love the frozen ice cream pie idea. Sigh… so many calories, so little enthusiasm for exercise!
Comment by amey — November 16, 2008 #
That looks so good!
Comment by Kevin — November 18, 2008 #
I made this today (minus the bourbon since I didn’t have any on hand) and it was really delicious. I think I’ll have to take my ice cream maker with me to Thanksgiving at my sister’s house so everyone can have some.
Comment by Alicia — November 21, 2008 #
Looks yummy and the combination of coconut milk, spices and pumpkin puree sounds good!
Comment by Sunshinemom — November 25, 2008 #
Hannah- I made for dessert today. It was delicious!!!
Comment by Lisa — November 27, 2008 #