It may be fall everywhere else in the country, but it is blistering 100 degree heat here in Southern California and I just can't bring myself to crank up the oven. Not even to bake the gluten free pumpkin bread I've been craving for what feels like forever! So, we've been celebrating pumpkin season with this pumpkin spice ice cream float recipe!
It's a fast and easy dessert that only takes a few minutes to whip up and is even impressive enough to serve to guests! Personally, I like to make these with my homemade slow cooker pumpkin butter, but store bought works too.
Today I am sharing this recipe as a part of Sara of Cake Over Steak's annual #virtualpumpkinparty!! We have contributed to this epic online pumpkin-palooza for 3 years now and it is always a treasure trove of all things pumpkin. Be sure you click here to head over to the party and see all of the tasty treats!!
If you’ve tried this Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Float Recipe, I would be so grateful if you would rate it. Let me know what you think in the comments below. I just love hearing from you, and your reviews and comments really help others that visit This Mess is Ours!
PrintPumpkin Spice Ice Cream Float
This recipe also works well with cranberry butter and apple butter in place of the pumpkin butter.
Don’t forget to rate the recipe, and let me know what you think about this Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Float in the comments below. I just love hearing from you. Your reviews/comments really help other people that visit This Mess is Ours!
- Prep Time: 3 mins
- Total Time: 3 mins
- Yield: 3 floats 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients
- 3 heaping tablespoons pumpkin butter
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle ginger beer, I prefer Bundaberg ginger beer
- 9 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
Instructions
- In a large carafe mix the pumpkin butter and ginger beer together until the pumpkin butter has completely dissolved. Set aside.
- Divide the ice cream scoops between 3 glasses then pour equal amounts of the pumpkin ginger beer mixture in each glass.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float
- Calories: 514
- Sugar: 62.3 g
- Sodium: 182.3 mg
- Fat: 23.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 68.4 g
- Protein: 7.6 g
- Cholesterol: 94.2 mg
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Want to see our contributions to the #virtualpumpkinparty in the past?
Gluten Free Marbled Pumpkin Muffins || If I had to pick just one decadent baked good to crank out of my kitchen all autumn long these Marbled Pumpkin Muffins would be the one! They are totally decadent, with a tender crumb and are chock-full of dark chocolate. Pretty perfect right!?
Pumpkin Spice Pizzelle Ice Cream Sandwiches || Apparently 2 years ago I was on an ice cream kick too!! Our entire family looks forward to these ice cream sandwiches every fall. Trust me, they're easy eatin'!
What are the health benefits of pumpkin?
This low calorie squash is full of nutrients but is especially packed with Vitamin A, containing over 200% of the Reference Daily Intake in only 1 cup. Pumpkin contains a high amount of antioxidants and works wonders for the overall immune system.
Click here for more information on the health benefits of pumpkin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sara @ Cake Over Steak says
These sound so good and I can't get over that gorgeous orange color. Thanks for participating again this year! xoxo
thismess says
We love the virtual pumpkin party so much thanks for always hosting such a fun event!
Sarah | Well and Full says
Oh. My. Gosh. This is not only such a genius idea, but pumpkin ice cream floats sound SO GOOD. Especially with ginger beer!! I haven't had an ice cream float in forever, but I used to love the creamy fizzy thing going on. Thank you for the inspiration!!! 😀
thismess says
Yay thank you!!! We really love floats over here, probably a little too much, especially when it is this hot outside!