Delicious Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe

Indulge in the flavors of fall with this creamy and flavorful homemade pumpkin ice cream. Made with real pumpkin puree and a blend of warm spices, this ice cream is the perfect treat for autumn. Enjoy it on its own, pair it with a slice of warm pie, or use it to make a festive ice cream sundae. It's easy to make and will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it starts to steam. Do not let it boil.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
3. Add the pumpkin mixture to the saucepan with the cream mixture and whisk until smooth.
4. Continue to cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. This should take about 5 minutes.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
6. Once cooled, cover the saucepan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This chilling step helps the flavors to meld and the ice cream base to develop a smoother texture.
7. Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Transfer the churned ice cream into a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
9. Serve the homemade pumpkin ice cream in bowls or cones and enjoy!

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