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Pumpkin Chai Ice Cream Sandwich

Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 350 g pumpkin puree
  • 2.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice or chai spice mix
  • 1/2 cup (106 g) dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (99 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 3/4 cup whipping cream
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 150 g chocolate of choice
  • 37.5 g refined coconut oil
  • 1 batch ginger molasses cookies (you'll need about 12)

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine 350 grams of pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup (106 grams) dark brown sugar, 1/2 cup (99 grams granulated sugar), 2.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice or chai spice blend, 1 3/4 cup milk, and 1 3/4 cup whipping cream.
  • Prepare an ice bath on the counter to quickly cool down mixture after being heated. Place a medium bowl and a strainer in the ice bath to be ready to go.
  • Put 6 egg yolks in a medium heat safe bowl.
  • Heat mixture on stove top on medium until it reaches 150 degrees. Slowly add about 1.5 cups to the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
  • Return yolk mixture to saucepan and continue to stir over medium/low heat until it reaches 175-180 degrees and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Quickly remove from heat and stain into bowl over the ice bath.
  • Stir to cool down and add 1-2 tbs of espresso powder (optional) and 1-2 tsp of vanilla extract. Taste for flavor preferences.
  • Refrigerate mixture for at least two hours or ideally overnight.
  • Make the ginger molasses cookies. The recipe link is in the instructions above.
  • Make the chocolate magic shell by combining 150 grams of chocolate and 37.5 grams of refined coconut oil in a microwave safe dish. Heat for 2 30 second increments, stirring in between and continue to heat for 15 second intervals, stirring between until fully melted. Allow to cool to room temp before using.
  • Churn ice cream and spoon or pipe onto a 1" deep parchment lined sheet pan. Use a pan larger than 10" x 10" and pipe into a 10" x 10 " area so as to yield the most amount of area needed for nine 3.25 inch cookie sandwiches.
  • Use a 3.25 inch circular cookie cuter to cut rounds of the ice cream, and sandwich in between two cookies, using a little pressure to make sure its adhered to bolt sides. Dip the edges of 1/2 of the cookie in the magic shell, or pour magic shell over part of the cookie, leaving a space to cold the cookie. Some ice cream will be left over after cutting 9 circles, you can roll it up and sandwich between more cookies or just enjoy as it is.
  • Enjoy immediately or refreeze for later!