This super creamy, no cook pumpkin ice cream with cinnamon pecans makes the perfect fall treat! Takes about 30 minutes to make and just a few hours to chill.
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If you’re looking for something outside-the-box to make for your Thanksgiving gathering, look no further.
If you’ve got your Thanksgiving menu all squared away, but can’t resist a good bowl of ice cream, I’ve got you covered there too.
I’ve actually never posted an ice cream recipe on the blog and I couldn’t be prouder of this little trailblazer of a recipe – it’s creamy, sweet, and full of nutty cinnamon crunch!
Premium Pumpkin Ice Cream at Home
This new recipe was inspired by some pretty amazing pumpkin ice cream I tried while visiting North Carolina recently. The minute I tasted it, I knew I had to create my own version at home.
My first batch was good, but needed some tweaking. The second batch was better, but not quite there. The third batch was perfection!
This no-cook, homemade pumpkin ice cream is every bit as creamy as premium fall ice creams you buy in the store, with just the right amount of pumpkin and spice, and perfectly complemented by a generous swirl of crunchy, sweet cinnamon pecans. You can make these yourself or pick some up from the store.
Healthy Homemade Ice Cream
I know, I know – ice cream is a far cry from green vegetables, whole fruits, and other true “health foods.”
It’s hard to get around sugar and cream when making ice cream, and this recipe has its fair share of both, but it also has organic pumpkin
, pecans, and pastured egg yolks. What it doesn’t have is corn syrup, GMOs, natural and artificial flavors, and other unwanted ingredients that often find their way into seasonal items on the grocery shelves.
At holiday time, I use a little more sugar, chocolate, and white flour than usual, but I’m careful to choose healthier versions of each – Learn which holiday baking ingredients I buy here.
- 2 oz 4 Tbsp organic cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups organic fair trade sugar
- 1 1/3 cup organic pumpkin puree
- 3 pastured egg yolks If you don't have a trusted source for pastured eggs, I'd omit these
- 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 3 cups raw cream if raw cream is unavailable, substitute 1 1/2 cups organic milk + 1 1/2 cups organic heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups candied cinnamon pecans roughly chopped (plus more for serving)
- Chill ice cream maker bowl in the freezer overnight or according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Use a whisk or electric mixer to thoroughly mix all ingredients except the pecans, in the order listed, until mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Follow your ice cream maker's instructions (mine calls for 20-30 minutes of churning the mixture in the chilled bowl). Add pecans at the very end of churning, or turn machine off and use a wooden spoon or spatula to quickly fold the pecans into the thickened ice cream mixture before placing back into the freezer to set.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- If desired, sprinkle additional chopped candied pecans over scooped ice cream before serving.
Here are a few other favorite pumpkin recipes:
Pumpkin Pecan Hand Pies
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
I love pumpkin ice cream and the candied nuts sound heavenly! I love ice cream as an after dinner treat and we always love to try new and fun flavors!
Mmmm this ice cream is so gentle. This is so delicious and it makes my mouth watering. yessss! This is the perfect recipe for me. Looks VERY tasty!
My kids will be delighted with this ice cream. Now, this recipe will be one of my favorites. Looks incredible! I bet those flavors are amazing! Cannot wait to try this! Love!
Thanks Dan. š
I love how festive this is an the perfect ice cream to serve for the holiday especially when its so hot here in Florida!
This ice-cream sounds so delicious. I’ve never had pumpkin ice cream. Really need to try it. Going to pin for later!
We really love pumpkin ice cream especially if it has toasted pecans in it. We don’t have an ice cream maker so we make it no-churn style. This is the perfect dessert for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving. Your ice cream looks so good and creamy. I bet everyone dives in when you serve it.
It’s definitely a crowd pleaser! š
I loooove ice creams in winter, I really do. All the flavours and spices in this ice cream sounds perfect for winter. Love your photos
Thanks!
Oh your ice cream looks and sounds wonderful! What a delicious treat. It’s never too cold for ice cream and I love making fresh for the holidays. I need to try this one too!
Wow! That is such an inspired idea! Brilliant for fall! I can’t wait to try this!
I don’t believe I have had pumpkin ice cream before. That’s a shame because I love everything pumpkin. I am very much interested in trying this recipe. Looks great!
You definitely should try it, Mirlene! š
This ice cream sounds so amazing! The flavors of the pumpkin and pecans are so perfect! I’m adding an ice cream maker to my holiday wish list!
This looks and sounds delicious, especially with those candied pecans in there. Such a tasty treat!
Thank you, Caroline!
You had me at pumpkin! I love the addition of pecans in this recipe!
What a vibrant colour and love those pecans peeking out too! Lots of flavour packed in here. Delicious!
Thanks, Amanda. š