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    Home » Gluten Free Dessert Recipes

    Oct 21, 2017 · Modified: Mar 4, 2022 by Chelsea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Tags: dairy free, Egg Free, gluten free, grain free, paleo, primal, vegan, vegetarian

    Paleo Pumpkin Hazelnut Ice Cream

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    Quick—before it gets too cold for frozen desserts, make this paleo Pumpkin Hazelnut Ice Cream! Pumpkin and toasted hazelnut make a surprisingly happy pair. Just imagine replacing the chocolate in Nutella with pumpkin. Simply magical.

    This ice cream is gluten free, dairy free, and paleo...all the things you come to this blog for!

    Paleo Pumpkin Hazelnut Ice Cream | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    The inspiration for this recipe came from my recent trip to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin with my devoted spouse. On the last day of our trip, we went to a local gelato shop. I chose a scoop of pumpkin and a scoop of hazelnut...and soon discovered that it was the flavor combo of my dreams. As soon as I had a taste of the two together, I knew I was going to try and recreate a paleo version at home!

    Dairy Free Pumpkin Hazelnut Ice Cream | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Of course, when you start with pumpkin puree and hazelnut butter, how can the results be anything except divine?

    Add coconut milk, a pumpkin spice blend, and a little gelatin, and we're off. Ice cream can be super simple!

    Paleo Pumpkin Hazelnut Ice Cream | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    You can use store-bought hazelnut ice cream, but to save my wallet from unnecessary hardship I made my own. All you've got to do is follow the basic guidelines of my how-to for homemade sunflower seed butter. Toast and blend! Nut butters are crazy easy.

    Then again, pumpkin puree is pretty darn easy too, but I went the convenient route and used organic canned pumpkin puree. The choice is yours.

    Paleo Pumpkin Hazelnut Ice Cream | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Oh, and you coconut haters? You won't taste the coconut at all. I use coconut milk over other dairy-free milks because it has a higher fat content. Higher fat typically equals creamier, non-icy ice cream. That's what you want. Trust me.

    Paleo Pumpkin Hazelnut Ice Cream

    Dairy Free Pumpkin Hazelnut Ice Cream | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

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    Pumpkin Hazelnut Ice Cream

    • Author: Chelsea at Do You Even Paleo
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 1 hour
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: ice cream maker
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup hazelnut butter (store bought or make your own!)
    • 1 ½ cups coconut milk, divided
    • 1 teaspoon gelatin
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree
    • ½ cup pure maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon clove
    • for garnish: ⅓ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts or 2 tablespoons melted chocolate

    Instructions

    1. Make sure your ice cream maker is ready to go. Freeze the freezer bowl overnight before you begin preparing the recipe.
    2. In a large bowl, sprinkle gelatin over ½ cup coconut milk. Let stand for 5-10 minutes to let the gelatin bloom.
    3. Gently heat the remaining coconut milk in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stove. It doesn't need to be boiling, just warmed enough that it is uniformly smooth. Slowly pour the warmed coconut milk into the bowl with the gelatin mixture, whisking continuously.
    4. Add the hazelnut butter, coconut milk/gelatin mixture, pumpkin maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and clove to a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
    5. Prepare the ice cream according to your ice cream maker's instructions. For my Cuisinart model, I turn it on so it's already spinning, then pour in the ice cream. After 40 minutes or so, it's ready to go!
    6. Transfer the ice cream into a freezer-safe container. I used a loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle with ⅓ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts or drizzle in melted chocolate. Seal with plastic wrap - literally press to the top of the ice cream. This helps prevent freezer burn. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ~1 cup

    Keywords: Pumpkin Hazelnut Ice Cream, dairy free pumpkin hazelnut ice cream, dairy free ice cream

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    Comments

    1. Marisa says

      October 23, 2017 at 7:52 am

      Looks so tasty! It's a pity I can't eat hazelnuts... 🙁

      Reply
      • Chelsea says

        October 24, 2017 at 10:27 am

        Sorry to hear that, Marisa! Thanks for checking out the post anyway. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kim Smyth says

      November 03, 2017 at 9:03 am

      What would happen if you didn’t use the gelatin? I don’t have any because it’s super expensive and I can’t imagine what else I would use it for. Thanks Chelsey, I do want to try this ice cream!

      Reply
      • Chelsea says

        November 06, 2017 at 11:26 am

        You could get away with not using it. I find gelatin just helps to add to the overall "creaminess" of the ice cream, and especially helps non-dairy ice cream remain scoopable. But it's not a requirement!

        Reply
        • Kimberly S Smyth says

          November 07, 2017 at 10:17 am

          Thanks, Chelsea! Maybe I'll try this over the holiday if I'm not laid up. I'm supposed to have neck surgery soon.

          Reply
          • Chelsea says

            November 10, 2017 at 10:33 am

            Here's to hoping for a quick recovery, Kimberly! Get the rest you need. 🙂

            Reply
    3. Wendy S. says

      November 23, 2020 at 2:05 pm

      Hi Chelsea,
      I was wondering if this can be made without the ice cream freezer by whipping it and just putting it straight into the freezer like some of the other "ice creams"? If so, would you think that there are any adjustments that would need to be made? This looks so scrumptious! I can't wait to try it!

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      • Chelsea says

        November 24, 2020 at 9:10 pm

        You could definitely try that out - I am not a big fan of that method, especially with diary free ice creams, as the freezer method tends to be far too ice crystally for my tastes. But it's up to you if you'd like to try it!

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