Description
Creamy, boozy Pumpkin Pie Milkshake with warm spices, pumpkin puree, and a splash of bourbon. The perfect fall treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened slightly
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/4 cup milk (whole milk or your preferred alternative)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup bourbon (or rum, or spiced rum adjust to taste!)
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Cinnamon sticks, for garnish (optional)
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling (optional)
- Ginger snaps, crumbled, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Base: In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well until thoroughly combined and the brown sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Blend the Milkshake: Add the softened vanilla ice cream to a blender. Pour in the milk. Add the prepared pumpkin base. Pour in the bourbon (or rum, or spiced rum).
- Blend on medium speed until everything is smooth and creamy (30-60 seconds). Check the consistency and add more milk if too thick, or more ice cream if too thin.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the milkshake into a tall glass. Top with whipped cream. Drizzle with caramel sauce (optional). Garnish with a cinnamon stick (optional) and crumbled ginger snaps (optional). Serve immediately.
Notes
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick.
- Make it vegan: Use vegan ice cream, plant-based milk, and coconut whipped cream.
- Add some chocolate: Drizzle chocolate syrup into the glass before pouring in the milkshake, or add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the blender.
- Use different spirits: Try using amaretto, Kahlua, or even a coffee liqueur for a different flavor profile.
- Make it a float: Pour the milkshake over a scoop of ice cream in a glass for an extra-indulgent treat.
- Cookie Rim: Crush some graham crackers or ginger snaps and use honey or corn syrup to adhere them to the rim of the glass before pouring in the milkshake.
- The sweetness of this milkshake can be easily adjusted to your liking. If you prefer a less sweet milkshake, reduce the amount of brown sugar in the pumpkin base. If you prefer a sweeter milkshake, add a little more brown sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup to the blender.
- The type of bourbon (or rum) you use will have a significant impact on the flavor of the milkshake. For a smoother, sweeter flavor, choose a bourbon with notes of vanilla and caramel. For a spicier flavor, choose a bourbon with notes of cinnamon and pepper. If you’re using rum, spiced rum will add an extra layer of warmth and spice to the milkshake.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute