Salted Caramel Pumpkin Ice Cream
This salted caramel pumpkin ice cream is perfect for when it's the fall season and you want to enjoy pumpkin but it's still very warm out. I grew up enjoying this salted caramel pumpkin frozen custard from a local restaurant so this brings back so much nostalgia! It's made with simple real food ingredients and contains a bit lass sugar than your average treat. Trust me, the flavor is sensational, and the salted caramel sauce is next level! I made this with my Ninja Creami, but you can check the notes below for other methods.
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami or ice cream maker (If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can use a blender and ice cube trays)
Ingredients
For the ice cream:
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp raw cashew butter
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 tsp Himalayan salt
For the salted caramel
- 1 cup full fat coconut cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt
Instructions
- In a small blender, add all the ice cream ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the ice cream mixture into a pint container compatible with a Ninja Creami and freeze for at least 12 hours.
- To make your salted caramel sauce, add the coconut cream, maple syrup, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to a small sauce pan on the stove over medium heat.
- When the caramel mixture starts bubbling a lot, turn the heat down to low-medium and let simmer for 15-20 minutes to thicken(Make sure to stir the caramel frequently.)
- Once the caramel is done, set aside to cool down.
- When ready to enjoy the ice cream, add the pint into the Ninja Creami and press the "ice cream" function, and let it cycle.
- Add 1 tbsp of dairy free milk and 1-2 tbsp of caramel sauce and then press the "respin" button.
- Scoop some ice cream into a bowl or in an ice cream cone and drizzle some of the caramel sauce on top and enjoy!
Notes
Note: If you don't own a Ninja Creami, there are a couple of methods you can do instead. One: If you have another ice cream maker, just pour the mixture in and follow the manufacturer directions. Two: If you don't have an ice cream maker, just pour the mixture into ice cube trays and then freeze. Once ready to enjoy, add some cubes to a blender with a little milk and blend until creamy.