SPICED PUMPKIN COFFEE SHAKES
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
Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Makes 6 servings
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 cup strong brewed coffee
3 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup crushed ice
Sweetened whipped cream and additional pumpkin pie spice
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.
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.
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
Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Makes 6 servings
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 cup strong brewed coffee
3 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup crushed ice
Sweetened whipped cream and additional pumpkin pie spice
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.
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.
