Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Shakes

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
The winter holidays are my favorite time of year, and this spiced pumpkin drink is one reason I love the season so much. If you don't have a coffee maker, it's OK to use instant coffee—just make it stronger. —Kathie Perez, East Peoria, Illinois

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • Sweetened whipped cream and additional pumpkin pie spice

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat milk, pumpkin, sugar and pie spice until bubbles form around sides of pan and sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a bowl; stir in coffee and vanilla. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
  2. Place milk mixture, ice cream and ice in a blender; cover and process until blended. Serve immediately with whipped cream; sprinkle with additional pie spice.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 262 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

The winter holidays are my favorite time of year, and this spiced pumpkin drink is one reason I love the season so much. If you don't have a coffee maker, it's OK to use instant coffee—just make it stronger. —Kathie Perez, East Peoria, Illinois
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