Description
This Pumpkin Milkshake is a creamy, flavorful blend that combines the sweetness of vanilla ice cream with the warm spices of pumpkin pie spice and maple syrup. Perfect for a cozy autumn treat or a festive dessert, this milkshake is quick to make and wonderfully satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Milkshake Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup milk (whole or your preferred type)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup (to taste)
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and equipment: Collect all the necessary ingredients and ensure your blender is ready to use.
- Combine ingredients: In the blender, add vanilla ice cream, pumpkin puree, milk, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup.
- Blend the mixture: Blend on medium-high speed for 30 to 60 seconds until the milkshake is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste the milkshake and add more maple syrup if desired, then blend briefly again to incorporate.
- Pour: Pour the prepared pumpkin milkshake into tall serving glasses.
- Add toppings: Top each glass with whipped cream and sprinkle ground cinnamon on top for garnish if you like.
- Serve: Serve the milkshakes immediately to enjoy their fresh, creamy texture.
Notes
- Use canned or fresh pumpkin puree based on availability; both work equally well.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave syrup for different sweetness profiles.
- For a thicker milkshake, use less milk or add a bit more ice cream.
- To make it vegan, substitute dairy ice cream and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Pumpkin pie spice can be made at home by mixing ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if unavailable.
- Serve immediately as the milkshake is best enjoyed fresh and creamy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 12 oz)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: pumpkin milkshake, pumpkin recipe, fall drink, autumn dessert, creamy milkshake
