Pumpkin Spice Milkshake
Summary
How to make pumpkin milkshakes for the holidays.
Pumpkin Milkshakes
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place all the ingredients in a blender (except the whipped topping).
- Blend till combined.
- Pour into glasses.
- Top with whipped topping and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
- Enjoy!
- Chill your glass or metal bowl.
- Pour the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla into the bowl.
- If using a stand mixer, use the whisk attachment.
- Beat on medium high speed until soft peaks are formed (you can also use a hand mixer).
- Note: I don’t like my whipped cream too sweet. You can always add a bit more for your taste.
Video
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Let us know how it was!What is pumpkin pie spice?
“Pumpkin pie spice” is a warm, aromatic blend commonly used in fall baking. Typical mixes include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and either cloves or allspice. In this milkshake it provides the familiar pumpkin‑pie flavors—warm, sweet, and a little spicy—using the single spice measurement already listed in the ingredient list.
Why chill the bowl (and a quick tip for fluffy whipped cream)
The whipped topping instructions ask you to chill your glass or metal bowl because cold equipment helps heavy cream hold air more easily. Colder cream whips faster and yields a lighter, more stable whipped cream, which is why the recipe recommends chilling before beating with a stand or hand mixer.
About the whipped topping and the spice sprinkle
The recipe’s finishing suggestions—whipped topping and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice—add lightness, creaminess, and an aromatic touch that reinforce the pumpkin‑pie flavor. The whipped topping provides a creamy contrast to the blended shake, and the small spice sprinkle adds visual appeal and a final burst of the warm spice notes listed with the ingredients.
Watch Dr. J Make Pumpkin Spice Milkshake
Watch Dr. J make Pumpkin Spice Milkshake and see how it comes together.
