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Pumpkin Pecan Frozen Yogurt Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churning
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy a creamy and refreshing Pumpkin Pecan Frozen Yogurt that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of pumpkin with warm spices and crunchy toasted pecans. This healthy fall dessert is easy to prepare, churned to a smooth soft-serve texture, and can be tailored with dairy-free options for a versatile treat.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, pumpkin purée, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well combined.
  2. Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and to chill thoroughly before freezing.
  3. Churn the Frozen Yogurt: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically about 20 to 25 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  4. Add Pecans: During the last 5 minutes of churning, add the chopped toasted pecans to incorporate them evenly throughout the frozen yogurt.
  5. Freeze for Firmness: Transfer the churned frozen yogurt into an airtight container and freeze for 2 to 3 hours to achieve a firmer texture before serving.
  6. Serve: Scoop the frozen yogurt into bowls and serve cold, optionally garnishing with extra pecans or a drizzle of maple syrup for added flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and use maple syrup as the sweetener.
  • You can swirl in caramel sauce or crumble graham crackers on top before freezing to add extra texture and flavor.
  • Adjust spices to taste if a stronger or milder pumpkin spice flavor is desired.
  • Be sure not to use pumpkin pie filling as it contains added sugars and spices that will alter the recipe’s balance.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/pumpkin-pecan-frozen-yogurt-recipe/