Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream is a frozen dessert that transforms the classic American Thanksgiving pie into a creamy, scoopable treat. It typically features a base of cream, milk, and sugar blended with pumpkin purée, warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and sometimes a swirl of graham cracker or pie crust pieces for texture. This seasonal flavor is a popular autumnal offering in the United States, especially from late summer through the holiday season.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-fat and high-carbohydrate dessert, with a typical half-cup serving containing around 250-350 calories. It provides some Vitamin A from the pumpkin and calcium from the dairy, but is primarily an indulgent source of energy and saturated fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	65 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	2 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Phosphorus	70 mg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg

Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a creative culinary adaptation, taking a beloved, time-intensive holiday pie and reimagining it in a casual, accessible frozen format. Nutritionally, while the pumpkin adds a dose of beta-carotene, the dessert's primary appeal is its nostalgic flavor profile rather than its health benefits.