Description
This creamy and flavorful Pumpkin Milkshake combines the comforting taste of pumpkin with warm spices and vanilla ice cream to create a delightful autumn-inspired treat. Perfect for a cozy snack or dessert, this milkshake is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Milkshake Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg
- Licorice twists (for straws)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the vanilla ice cream, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract. This mixture will form the base of your pumpkin milkshake.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the ingredients on high speed until the milkshake is smooth and creamy. If the shake is too thick, gradually add more milk to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the milkshake into glasses and top with whipped cream and a light sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg if desired. Add licorice twists as fun straws to complete the presentation.
Notes
- You can use dairy or any non-dairy milk alternative based on your preference.
- Adjust brown sugar to your desired sweetness level.
- Using canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, ensures the right pumpkin flavor without added spices or sugars.
- For a thicker milkshake, add more ice cream; for thinner, add more milk.
- Optional toppings add visual appeal and extra flavor, but the milkshake is delicious on its own.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
