Description
Creamy pumpkin pie milkshake blends autumn’s warmest flavors into a luscious dessert drink. Silky vanilla ice cream and spiced pumpkin puree combine for a nostalgic sip you’ll savor with pure seasonal delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Base:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Dairy and Liquid:
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Garnish and Topping:
- 2 tbsp whipped cream
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 graham cracker, crushed
- 1 caramel sauce drizzle
Instructions
- Blend pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until smoothly combined, creating a rich autumnal base.
- Add vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and heavy cream to the pumpkin mixture in a blender.
- Pulse the blender on high speed for 30-45 seconds until the milkshake reaches a creamy, uniform consistency with no visible chunks.
- Pour the velvety mixture into a chilled serving glass, filling it nearly to the top.
- Crown the milkshake with a generous dollop of whipped cream, ensuring a classic milkshake presentation.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the whipped cream for an aromatic, warming touch.
- Crush the graham cracker into fine, sandy crumbs and gently scatter across the cream layer.
- Drizzle caramel sauce in an elegant, zigzag pattern over the entire milkshake, creating a visually appealing and decadent finish.
- Serve immediately while the milkshake is cold and the toppings are fresh, preferably with a wide straw for easy sipping.
Notes
- Enhance the pumpkin flavor by roasting fresh pumpkin puree with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil before blending, intensifying the natural sweetness and depth.
- Swap dairy for dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk ice cream and almond milk to create a vegan-friendly version that maintains the creamy, indulgent texture.
- Control sweetness by adjusting brown sugar or using alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or honey, allowing customization for different taste preferences.
- Boost nutritional value by adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder or a handful of rolled oats, transforming the milkshake into a more substantial and satisfying treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Milkshake
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 56 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg