Description
Smooth autumn magic mingles in this creamy pumpkin pie milkshake, blending seasonal warmth with indulgent charm. Sweet spices and velvety pumpkin swirl together, inviting you to savor fall’s most delightful liquid dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
Toppings:
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Crushed graham crackers (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather the milkshake components of vanilla ice cream, milk, pumpkin puree, warming spices, vanilla extract, and optional maple syrup into a powerful blender.
- Pulse the ingredients together, transforming them into a velvety, smooth mixture that captures the essence of autumn’s comforting flavors.
- Evaluate the liquid density, introducing additional milk if the texture appears too dense, ensuring a drinkable consistency that glides effortlessly through a straw.
- Select decorative glasses that showcase the rich, golden-orange hue of the milkshake and prepare a delicate whipped cream topping.
- Delicately cascade the creamy concoction into selected glassware, creating a tempting visual presentation.
- Crown the milkshake with a billowing cloud of whipped cream, generously dusting the surface with finely crushed graham cracker fragments for a textural contrast.
- Serve immediately to preserve the optimal temperature and frothy consistency, inviting friends and family to savor this seasonal beverage that embodies the warmth of autumn’s culinary traditions.
Notes
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains creamy texture.
- Reduce sugar by using sugar-free maple syrup or stevia to create a lower-calorie milkshake without sacrificing flavor.
- Freeze pumpkin puree in ice cube trays for an extra thick, frosty consistency that intensifies the autumn spice profile.
- Experiment with dairy-free ice cream alternatives like cashew or coconut-based options to accommodate different dietary needs while keeping the shake rich and indulgent.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Milkshake
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 63 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 88 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg