Autumn Ice Creams

October 15, 2014

Ice cream isn't just a warm weather treat—these autumnal flavors, from apple-cinnamon to nutmeg to pumpkin gingersnap pecan, are great as toppers for your favorite pies, or on their own as a refreshing fall dessert.

White Pepper Ice Cream

White Pepper Ice Cream
This white pepper-infused dessert is based on one served at Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Manhattan restaurant JoJo, where author Josh Ozersky's father, David, often dined in the 1990s. A creamy custard base is spiked with musky white peppercorns for an addictive balance of sweetness and heat.James Oseland
White Wine Granita with Apple

White Wine Granita with Apple

A slightly fruity white wine works best in this light, apple-sweetened, boozy granita—we use Chardonnay, but any full-bodied white will do, including Champagne. Get the recipe for White Wine Granita with Apple »Helen Rosner
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Pie

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Pie

This pie packs in all the spicy sweetness of your traditional pumpkin pie, with the added bonus of a creamy pumpkin ice cream filling.Maxime Iattoni

Pumpkin, Pecan, and Gingersnap Ice Cream

Layered with gingersnap cookies and pecans, this refreshing ice cream has all the spicy sweet flavors of pumpkin pie.Helen Rosner

Fig Ice Cream

Ripe black mission figs, sweet brown sugar, and just a hint of cinnamon combine beautifully in this swirled ice cream, as lovely to look at as it is to eat.Helen Rosner

Honey Ice Cream

Ice cream sweetened with honey rather than sugar is a great alternative to traditional vanilla ice cream with apple, pear, or pecan pie.Chris Granger

Apple Cider-Cinnamon Ice Cream

A spiced, autumnal ice cream that tastes like the essence of apple season.Penny De Los Santos

Pumpkin Ice Cream

You can use fresh or canned pumpkin in this autumnal recipe for custard-style ice cream.Mary Elen Bartley
Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Rum Raisin Ice Cream

The combination of rum and raisins has long elevated all kinds of desserts, but when applied to a vanilla custard base, the flavors truly shine: a concentrated burst of dried fruit cut by the boozy kick of rum, all cushioned by creamy dairy.Penny De Los Santos
Nutmeg Ice Cream

Nutmeg Ice Cream

Serve this spiced ice cream on its own or scooped on top of warm fruit crisps, cobblers, or pies, particularly apple or pumpkin.Todd Coleman

Ginger Ice Cream

A combination of finely chopped preserved ginger and ginger syrup give this ice cream its mellow bite. Try it with apple or pumpkin pie.Christopher Hirsheimer

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