Easy 4-Ingredient Pumpkin Ice Cream (no machine needed!)

November 3, 2022
 Whip up a batch of this delicious Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream with just 4 simple ingredients and no machine needed! Loaded with fabulous pumpkin spice flavor and super easy to make, it's amazing to enjoy on its own or alongside all those favorite fall cakes and pies.

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Can you make pumpkin ice cream with just 4 simple ingredients and no machine? -- You bet! And it's not just super easy, it's super delicious, too.

Pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice are combined with softened vanilla ice cream as the base to create this tasty pumpkin ice cream treat. -- All with no churning and no ice cream machine needed. And with that combination of ingredients? -- 4-ingredient Pumpkin Ice Cream delivers up fabulous pumpkin flavor in every bite.

Loaded with pumpkin spice and super easy to make, easy Pumpkin Ice Cream is amazing to enjoy on its own or alongside all those favorite fall cakes and pies.

Loaded with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, easy Pumpkin Ice Cream delivers up fabulous pumpkin flavor in every bite.

What's to Love About This Recipe?

  • Fabulous pumpkin flavor - Loaded with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, easy Pumpkin Ice Cream delivers up fabulous pumpkin flavor in every bite.
  • Just 4 ingredients - No long list of ingredients here. -- It truly takes just 4 simple ingredients to whip up a batch of this tasty pumpkin deliciousness.
  • Super easy to make - No churning, no machine needed. Prepared by simply stirring 4 ingredients together, this fun and tasty ice cream is super easy to make.
  • Enjoy on it's own or alongside fall cakes & pies -  Can you say "cake and pumpkin ice cream" or "pie a la mode?" -- Because easy Pumpkin Ice Cream is amazing to enjoy in a bowl on its own or alongside all those favorite fall cakes and pies!

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Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream Ingredients:

It only takes 4 ingredients to make easy Pumpkin Ice Cream. To whip up a batch, you'll need:

  • Vanilla ice cream - A 1 & 1/2-quart container of vanilla ice cream serves as the creamy base of easy Pumpkin Ice Cream. Any brand of plain vanilla ice cream will work -- choose your favorite.

  • Pumpkin - It wouldn't be pumpkin ice cream without the pumpkin! Canned 100% pure pumpkin (conveniently) brings the ice cream's pumpkin element. Be sure to grab 100% pure pumpkin, not canned pumpkin pie filling, when shopping at the store. 

  • Brown sugar - Sweetens up the pumpkin just a bit, creating really nice flavor in the finished ice cream.

  • Pumpkin pie spice - Spices up the ice cream mixture (literally!), delivering up fabulous pumpkin spice flavor in every bite. Adjust the amount of pumpkin pie spice in the recipe to suit your personal taste.

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How to Make Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream:

Whipping up a batch of no-churn pumpkin ice cream truly couldn't be any easier!

To get a batch started, first soften a container of vanilla ice cream. I find the best way to soften ice cream (without it becoming too melted) is in the refrigerator. -- Simply transfer the vanilla ice cream from the freezer to the refrigerator for about 25-30 minutes before using. Or, you can let it stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes, but somehow when I do this it always turns out too melted for me.

While the vanilla ice cream is softening, stir together a can of 100% pure pumpkin, brown sugar, and some pumpkin pie spice.

Fold in the softened vanilla ice cream until everything's well combined and the mixture is uniform in color.

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Then cover and freeze. -- That's it! Whipping up this tasty pumpkin deliciousness is truly that easy.

Be aware that, due to the addition of the pumpkin and brown sugar, the texture of the re-frozen ice cream won't be quite as smooth as that of the plain vanilla ice cream alone. The pumpkin ice cream re-freezes firmer than the vanilla ice cream was on its own, and will be a little bit of an icier texture.

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When it's time to enjoy, place the Pumpkin Ice Cream in the refrigerator for about 20-25 minutes to soften a bit before serving. --  This makes for easier scooping and a creamier texture.

Then serve Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream up in a bowl on its own, or as an accompaniment to other desserts. Because loaded with fabulous pumpkin spice flavor, it's amazing to enjoy by itself or alongside all those favorite fall cakes and pies.


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Ice Cream
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Yield: about 10-12 servings
Easy 4-Ingredient Pumpkin Ice Cream

Easy 4-Ingredient Pumpkin Ice Cream

Whip up a batch of this delicious Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream with just 4 simple ingredients and no machine needed! Loaded with fabulous pumpkin spice flavor and super easy to make, it's amazing to enjoy on its own or alongside all those favorite fall cakes and pies.
Prep time: 10 MinInactive time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Ingredients

  • 1 & 1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened (a 48 oz. container)
  • 1 (15 oz.) can 100% pure pumpkin puree (1 3/4 c.)
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. In a large freezer-safe mixing bowl or container, stir together pumpkin, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
  2. Fold in softened ice cream until well combined and mixture is uniform in color.
  3. Cover and freeze.
TRACEY'S NOTES:
  1. I find the best way to soften the vanilla ice cream (without it becoming too melted) is in the refrigerator. To soften in the refrigerator, transfer the ice cream from the freezer to the refrigerator for about 25-30 minutes before using. Or, you can let it stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  2. I love this easy pumpkin ice cream with the full 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice, however others in our family feel it is too much. If you love pumpkin spice, I recommend using the full 2 teaspoons. If you like pumpkin spice more on the milder side, use 1 & 1/2 teaspoons.
  3. Be aware that, due to the addition of the pumpkin and brown sugar, the texture of the re-frozen ice cream won't be quite as smooth as that of the plain vanilla ice cream alone. The pumpkin ice cream re-freezes firmer than the vanilla ice cream was on its own, and will be a little bit of an icier texture.
  4. For easier scooping and a creamier texture, place the pumpkin ice cream in the refrigerator for about 20-25 minutes to soften a bit before serving.
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2 comments

  1. Do you think I could freeze it in small containers for individual servings?

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    1. We do think you could freeze in small containers for individual servings. Making individual servings is a great idea.

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