This dairy-free frozen dessert combination is drop your pants awesome. I don’t really want you to, but you get what I’m saying…
It’s so incredibly delicious you’ll wonder why you haven’t had it before. Hubby and I love this recipe. It’s like a cool, creamy, sweet piece of pumpkin pie topped with soft caramel that all just melts in your mouth. Honestly, this might be my substitute for pumpkin pie this year.
The creamy pumpkin flavor is light and definitely not overpowering. The nuts give it a little extra texture and crunch, but you can always leave those out if you want.
Those that have been with me for a while know I love paleo-friendly frozen desserts. So when I post an “ice cream” recipe it had better be really good. I’m thinking this is another winner. [av_sidebar widget_area=’Lockerdome’ av_uid=’av-2m0n3c’]
While there’s no dairy, gluten or refined sugars in this recipe, keep in mind there’s some coconut sugar and raw maple syrup in the caramel-flavored topping. I know the caramel isn’t completely paleo, but this recipe is all about a little holiday indulgence. It’s something you have once or twice a year. And you’re just dribbling on a spoonful, so for me it’s 100% worth it.
Here’s the link to my topping recipe and instructions: Caramel Flavored Topping Recipe
I think you’ll find the “ice cream” is wonderful all by itself, so feel free to skip the caramel topping and you can enjoy this one practically guilt-free!
This recipe is already one of my favorite treats – I really hope you give it a try.
If you’re ready to bring something sweet into your life this coming holiday season, you just might fall in love.
Enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 can of coconut milk, full fat
- 1/2 cup of canned pure pumpkin (not the pie filling)
- 1/4 cup of raw honey
- 1/3 cup of finely-chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 tsp of vanilla
- 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
Instructions
- Whisk together all the above ingredients in a bowl
- Pour the mixture into an electric ice cream maker
- Churn until it thickens into a frozen dessert
- Recipe makes about 1 1/2 pints
- Optional: Dribble on my special topping: Caramel Flavored Topping Recipe (https://www.paleonewbie.com/5-ingredient-paleo-caramel-flavored-topping/)