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    Updated: Oct 5, 2024 · Published: Oct 14, 2020 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Halloween Ice Cream

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    This delicious and easy, Halloween ice cream recipe with pumpkin spice flavor blends real pumpkin purée with warm spices and spooky decorations to create a haunted treat that's perfect for both kids and adults.

    Halloween ice cream on black background with RIP sign and glowing pumpkin.
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    • 🧡 An Easy & Unique Halloween Dessert
    • 🎃 Ingredients
    • 👻 How to Make Halloween Ice Cream
    • 🧛🏻‍♀️ Serving Suggestions
    • ❓ Halloween Ice Cream FAQs
    • 🖤 More Ice Cream Recipes You Will Love
    • 📋Recipe

    🧡 An Easy & Unique Halloween Dessert

    This haunted Halloween dessert will put you in the mood for hay rides and apple picking. Plus, the festive sprinkles and orange color make it perfect for this holiday! The best part is: you can make it ahead of time and have it ready in the freezer days or even weeks in advance.

    If you've got kids in the house, you're probably no stranger to Halloween parties filled with festive snacks and treats. Why not try something totally different by serving up a big bowl of homemade no-churn ice cream? You don't need an ice cream maker for this recipe! An electric mixer will do.

    The coldness of the dessert perfectly complements the crisp fall air, and the rich pumpkin purée and seasonal spices make you think of autumn baking bought from a farmer's market (such as a delicious clear pumpkin pie).

    Speaking of pumpkin spice, you'll probably also love this homemade pumpkin spice coffee creamer, pumpkin spice baked oatmeal for a fall-themed breakfast and pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting for dessert lovers.

    🎃 Ingredients

    Halloween ice cream ingredients labeled.
    • pumpkin purée - Make sure to get a can of the pure pumpkin purée, not the sweetened pie mix.
    • spices - Ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and turmeric. The turmeric is for natural orange color. If you want it to be more bold, try adding some orange food coloring.
    • vanilla extract - Can use artificial or pure.
    • sweetened condensed milk - This is the key ingredient in no churn ice cream, providing the sweetness and creamy texture that mimics real ice cream.
    • heavy cream - Also called heavy whipping cream.
    • whipped cream - For the topping. I like to use either the prepared frozen product or whipped cream in a can.
    • Halloween candy sprinkles - Use whatever you have on hand or can find at the grocery store--just keep it spooky and choose Halloween colors.
    • candy corn (not pictured) - Another popular option. It's a sweet blend of creamy fondant, marshmallow, and vanilla.

    *Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.

    Chef's Note: You can also add some spooky decorations to the list.

    👻 How to Make Halloween Ice Cream

    Pumpkin purée and spices in bowl on black background.

    Step 1. Combine pumpkin and spices. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin purée with the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, turmeric and vanilla extract.

    Pumpkin mixture in bowl with electric hand mixer.

    Step 2. Add milk. Add the sweetened condensed milk. Combine with an electric hand mixer until it is smooth.

    Whipped heavy cream in bowl.

    Step 3. Whip. In a separate large bowl, whip the heavy cream with the electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.

    Halloween ice cream mixture in bowl with spatula surrounded by Halloween decorations.

    Step 4. Combine. Gently combine the whipped cream and pumpkin mixture with the electric mixer on low speed, until smooth. Alternatively, you can fold it in with a spatula.

    Halloween ice cream in loaf pan with wax paper.

    Step 5. Freeze. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan. Cover with a piece of wax paper, making sure it is touching the ice cream. Place in the freezer for 6 to 7 hours, until solid.

    Halloween ice cream in loaf pan with ice cream scoop.

    Step 6. Scoop. To serve, let the ice cream sit for about 5 minutes at room temperature to make it easier to scoop out. Scoop into bowls or dessert dishes.

    Halloween ice cream in small glass ice cream dish with whipped cream and spooky candies.

    Step 7. Top and serve. Top the ice cream with the extra whipped cream, candy corn (if using) and Halloween sprinkles. You can also decorate the area with Halloween decorations!

    Pro Tip: If you end up with leftover purée after making Halloween ice cream, check out this post on what to do with leftover prepared pumpkin pie filling (which includes many recipes that use the plain purée).

    🧛🏻‍♀️ Serving Suggestions

    It's the perfect way to celebrate the holiday with your little ghouls and goblins after a long night of trick-or-treating. And if you're having a family get-together, you can treat everyone to the sweet, refreshing taste of real, pumpkin spice-flavored Halloween ice cream. Adults deserve a sweet treat on Halloween too!

    • To make it festive, you can top each bowl of ice cream with Halloween sprinkles right before serving.
    • If sprinkles aren't your thing, you can add Halloween-shaped marshmallows or use a combination of black-and-orange toppings like chocolate and peanut butter chips, or hot fudge and caramel swirl. Marshmallow and pumpkin go together beautifully (just like in my marshmallow pumpkin latte).
    • Find some Halloween-themed spoons to serve it with.
    • You can even set out bowls of toppings on the counter and let your guests choose their own, like a build-your-own ice cream bar. They would look great on the table surrounded by some Halloween decorations.
    • It's fun for both kids and adults, and it's the perfect way to end a long night of celebrating the ghostly holiday. Don't forget to get your Halloween music playlist going in the background, too.

    ❓ Halloween Ice Cream FAQs

    How long will it keep in the freezer?

    It will keep in the freezer for up to 2 to 3 months.

    What are the toppings for ice cream for Halloween?

    Here is where you can get really creative! Some of the most commonly used toppings are chocolate sprinkles, Halloween sprinkles, candy corn and candy eye balls. You could also try some strawberry sauce, Reese's Pieces, gummy worms, Oreo crumbs, mini marshmallows and more. And don't forget the spooky decor!

    Halloween ice cream on black background.

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    What did you add to make this dessert more 🦇🕸️ spooky? If you tried this 🎃🍨 Halloween Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. And please share the recipe!

    📋Recipe

    Halloween ice cream in glass ice cream dish with spooky candies and decor.

    Halloween Ice Cream

    Joss Dyckson
    This delicious Halloween ice cream recipe with pumpkin spice flavor blends real pumpkin purée with warm spices and spooky decorations to create a haunted treat that's perfect for both kids and adults.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Chill Time 6 hours hrs
    Total Time 6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 509 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the No Churn Ice Cream

    • 1 cup pumpkin purée
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric - optional
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 can sweetened condensed milk - 14 ounces
    • 2 cups heavy cream

    Toppings

    • whipped cream - to serve
    • Halloween candy sprinkles
    • candy corn

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin purée with the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, turmeric and vanilla extract.
    • Add the sweetened condensed milk. Combine with an electric hand mixer until it is smooth.
    • In a separate large bowl, whip the heavy cream with the electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
    • Gently combine the whipped cream and pumpkin mixture with the electric mixer on low speed, until smooth. Alternatively, you can fold it in with a spatula.
    • Pour the mixture into a loaf pan. Cover with a piece of wax paper, making sure it is touching the ice cream. Place in the freezer for 6 to 7 hours, until solid.
    • To serve, let the ice cream sit for about 5 minutes at room temperature to make it easier to scoop out. Scoop into bowls and serve with the extra whipped cream, candy corn and Halloween sprinkles. You can also decorate the area with Halloween decorations.

    Equipment

    • Loaf pan
    • Electric mixer
    • Spooky decorations

    Notes

    • Store in the freezer for up to 2 to 3 months.
    • The turmeric is for natural orange color. If you want it to be more bold, try adding some orange food coloring.
    • For decor ideas, try to find some Halloween-themed spoons and/or bowls to serve it with. You can easily find fun, Halloween decor at the dollar stores.
    • You can even set out bowls of toppings on the counter and let your guests choose their own, like a build-your-own ice cream bar. They would look great on the table surrounded by some Halloween decorations.
    • Some of the most commonly used toppings are chocolate sprinkles, Halloween sprinkles, candy corn and candy eye balls. You could also try some strawberry sauce, Reese's Pieces, gummy worms, Oreo crumbs, mini marshmallows and more. And don't forget the spooky decor!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 7gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 7697IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 258mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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