Description
Indulge in this luxurious, custard-style pumpkin ice cream, crafted to capture the essence of fall. This recipe creates a velvety smooth base infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. The addition of crispy graham crackers provides a delightful texture reminiscent of a classic pumpkin pie. Perfectly balanced and completely free of alcohol or pork products, this wholesome dessert is a sophisticated treat for the whole family to enjoy during quiet evenings or festive autumn celebrations.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup dark brown sugar
5 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup pumpkin puree
3/4 cup graham crackers (chopped)
Instructions
Whisk egg yolks, spices, salt, milk, and 1/2 cup sugar in a medium bowl until smooth.
Heat heavy cream and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form at edges.
Temper the egg mixture by slowly whisking in half of the hot cream.
Pour the tempered mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Strain the mixture and stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
Chill the custard base in the refrigerator until completely cold.
Churn in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer instructions.
Fold in the chopped graham crackers during the final minutes of churning.
Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up.
Notes
Ensure the heavy cream is well chilled before beginning. If you do not have graham crackers, crushed digestive biscuits make a great substitute. Transfer the finished ice cream to an airtight container to prevent ice crystals from forming during storage.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Baking
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 165mg