Pumpkin Ice Cream Torte

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Pumpkin Ice Cream Torte
45 min.
12
297kcal

Suggestions

Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Ice Cream Torte, a perfect dessert to celebrate the cozy season. Combining the warm spices of cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and ginger with the smooth sweetness of vanilla low-fat ice cream, this torte offers a wonderfully balanced treat that is both refreshing and comforting. The crust, made from buttery graham cracker crumbs and toasted pecans, adds a satisfying crunch that complements the creamy layers beautifully.

What makes this dessert truly special is its elegant layering—a luscious pumpkin-spiced ice cream base topped with a vanilla ice cream layer studded with chopped pecans for extra texture. Finished with a luscious caramel drizzle and a sprinkle of toasted pecans, each slice delivers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that everyone will love. Plus, it’s a vegetarian-friendly option, making it a crowd-pleaser for various dietary preferences.

Aside from its impressive taste, this Pumpkin Ice Cream Torte is surprisingly accessible, ready in just 45 minutes of prep time before freezing. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion, it serves 12 people with each slice offering around 297 calories, allowing you to savor a treat without overindulging. Whether you’re a passionate home cook or simply looking to impress friends and family with a seasonal dessert, this recipe promises a festive and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of fall.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 0.3 cup caramel topping jarred
  • 0.8 cup graham cracker crumbs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • cups whipped cream low-fat divided ()
  • 0.3 cup pecans divided toasted finely chopped
  • tablespoons pecans finely chopped
  • cup pumpkin unsweetened canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • plastic wrap
  • microwave
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Combine first 4 ingredients (mixture will be crumbly). Firmly press crumb mixture into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray.
  3. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
  4. Combine pumpkin and the next 4 ingredients (through cloves) in a bowl. Soften 6 cups ice cream; add to pumpkin mixture, stirring to blend. Spoon half of mixture into prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap; freeze 1 hour or until firm. Cover and freeze remaining pumpkin ice cream.
  5. Soften remaining 3 cups vanilla ice cream; stir in 3 tablespoons pecans.
  6. Spread over pumpkin ice cream layer; freeze 1 hour or until firm. Soften remaining 3 cups pumpkin ice cream; spread over vanilla ice cream mixture. Cover; freeze 8 hours or until firm.
  7. Cut torte into 12 wedges.
  8. Place 1 wedge on each of 12 plates.
  9. Place topping in microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 45 seconds. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon topping; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon pecans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories297kcal
Protein8.6%
Fat32.25%
Carbs59.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.67
Glycemic Load
14.84
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
9.9556522887686%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.42mg
Delphinidin
0.29mg
Catechin
0.29mg
Epigallocatechin
0.22mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:296.87kcal
14.84%
Fat:10.83g
16.66%
Saturated Fat:4.9g
30.62%
Carbohydrates:44.7g
14.9%
Net Carbohydrates:43.09g
15.67%
Sugar:31.86g
35.4%
Cholesterol:35.8mg
11.93%
Sodium:151.74mg
6.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.5g
12.99%
Vitamin A:3753.9IU
75.08%
Calcium:202.66mg
20.27%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.85%
Phosphorus:148.81mg
14.88%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.4%
Vitamin B12:0.55µg
9.14%
Potassium:313.02mg
8.94%
Zinc:1.15mg
7.7%
Magnesium:29.29mg
7.32%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.9%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.77%
Fiber:1.61g
6.43%
Iron:0.86mg
4.77%
Copper:0.09mg
4.61%
Vitamin K:4.11µg
3.91%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.89%
Selenium:2.64µg
3.77%
Folate:12.8µg
3.2%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.14%
Vitamin C:2.33mg
2.83%
Vitamin B3:0.48mg
2.42%
Source:My Recipes