This homemade pumpkin ice cream tastes like pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top. The only thing missing is the crust. It is simple to put together, and it is a fun way to enjoy pumpkin without turning on the oven.

Bowl of creamy homemade pumpkin ice cream with a spoon, ready to eat.

Turn a can of pumpkin into creamy homemade ice cream with this easy 7 ingredient pumpkin ice cream recipe. It is the perfect way to enjoy the flavor we all know and love in a cooler, more refreshing way.

This no cook ice cream recipe just takes a few minutes to put together. It is such a fun way to turn pumpkin into a frozen treat.

I usually get in the mood for fall flavors before the weather actually starts to feel like autumn. This ice cream is such a tasty way to start transitioning into pumpkin spice season even if it is still hot out.

Glass batter bowl with pumpkin ice cream base inside.

Spatula lifting churned pumpkin ice cream out of the ice cream machine, ready to go into storage containers.

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All you need to do is stir the ingredients together until the sugar is involved. Thirty seconds with a balloon whisk should be plenty to bring it together.

Using a batter bowl or a bowl with a pour spout makes it easier to transfer into the ice cream maker without making a mess.

Ice cream scoop getting a ball of pumpkin ice cream out of a storage container.

Scoops of pumpkin ice cream in a small glass bowl with more ice cream and scoop in storage container nearby.

Use your favorite pumpkin pie spice or make your own. I have a recipe for homemade pumpkin pie spice if you are out.

You could also leave it out if you want a more pure pumpkin flavor. I love the spice, though. I think it really adds something.

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Pumpkin Ice Cream

Author: Carlee

Servings: Servings (2 quarts)

This homemade pumpkin ice cream taste like pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top, the only thing missing is the crust. It is simple to put together and it is a fun way to enjoy pumpkin without turning on the oven.

Prep: 5

Cook: 0

Churn and Chill Time 3 30

Total: 3 35

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup granulated sugar and 15 ounce can pumpkin puree until the sugar is fully incorporated.
Add 1 cup whole milk, 2 cups heavy cream, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until uniform.
Chill if needed, then pour into your ice cream maker. Churn according to your machine's instructions. Mine took about 30 minutes.
Transfer into freezer containers and freeze for at least 3 hours or until frozen firm.