Yes, folks…pumpkin ice cream! I’ve never seen this available in the store, but it would really make a great seasonal ice cream, I think. This ice cream tastes just like pumpkin pie, with the wonderful taste of pumpkin, and the great blend of spices. With the heavy cream & egg yolks, it makes a really great ice cream base, very smooth. I thought the pumpkin puree might cause a bit of an ice crystal texture, but there was no such thing. Simply delicious!
And how does this go together with the GF Gingersnap cookies that I posted yesterday? They are perfect paired together to make an ice cream sandwich. Just put a scoop of ice cream on a cookie & top with a second cookie. A nice, new take on ice cream sandwiches!
Pumpkin Ice Cream
A smooth, creamy ice cream that tastes like Pumpkin Pie. Source: Food.com
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
In a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 1/2 cups of the cream and 1/2 cup of the brown sugar. Cook until bubbles form around the edges of the pan, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the egg yolks, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg, the remaining 1/2 cup cream and the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar. Whisk until smooth and the sugar begins to dissolve.
Remove the cream mixture from the heat. Gradually whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture until smooth. Pour the egg mixture back into the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon and keeping the custard at a low simmer, until it is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon and leaves a clear trail when a finger is drawn through it, 4 to 6 minutes. Do not allow the custard to boil. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
Place the bowl in a larger bowl partially filled with ice water, stirring occasionally until cool. Whisk the pumpkin mixture into the custard. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly on the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
Transfer the custard to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Add the bourbon during the last minute of churning.
Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 3 hours or up to 3 days, before serving. Makes about 1 quart.
betty r says
Oh my goodness Jeanine..I can tell this must taste amazing! Oh and to pair it up with gingersnaps..ahh such bliss..no other words left to say!!
betty r says
Oh yes I do have one more thing to say..I have that same green bowl but alas no pumpkin ice cream in mine..hehe
Clumbsy Cookie says
Yep, that would so work for me! No need to eat ice cream with your pie, when you can eat pie with your ice cream!!!
Maggie says
I have been craving something like this. I have to find a way to convert it to a dairy-free recipe.
Kevin says
It seems that I stowed my ice cream maker a bit too soon. That looks really good!
foodaccordingtome says
There’s always pumpkin ice cream in the stores around here about this time of year –– But none with bourbon in it. I imagine that particular addition makes your version even more delicious! Thanks for sharing!