Frozen Pumpkin Dessert

Name: Frozen Pumpkin Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 20 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + freezing YIELD: 20 servings.

This frozen pumpkin ice cream dessert can be prepared and frozen weeks in advance. I've found it has more mass appeal than traditional pumpkin pie. —Susan Bennett, Edmond, Oklahoma

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, vanilla, salt, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Fold in ice cream. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. dish. Sprinkle with walnuts.
2. Cover and freeze overnight. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 181 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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