Description
This Pumpkin Pecan Frozen Yogurt is a creamy, autumn-inspired dessert combining rich pumpkin puree with warm spices and crunchy toasted pecans. Made with whole milk Greek yogurt and lightly sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar, this frozen treat offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It’s easy to make with an ice cream maker and can be enjoyed soft-serve style or firmer after additional freezing.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, ensuring it is well chilled before freezing.
- Churn Frozen Yogurt: Pour the cold mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Add Pecans: During the last few minutes of churning, add the toasted chopped pecans and allow them to evenly incorporate throughout the frozen yogurt.
- Serve or Freeze: Serve immediately for a soft texture, or transfer the frozen yogurt to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2 to 3 hours for a firmer consistency before scooping.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk Greek yogurt with low-fat Greek yogurt; note that the texture will be slightly less creamy.
- If you do not have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until fully frozen to avoid large ice crystals.
