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20 Spiced Ice Creams That Pair Perfectly with Pie

October 29, 2025 by Jenna Collins Leave a Comment


Introduction

There’s something magical about pairing a scoop of spiced ice cream with a warm slice of pie. Whether it’s apple pie with cinnamon ice cream or pumpkin pie topped with nutmeg cream, these 20 spiced ice cream recipes bring cozy fall flavor to every dessert plate. Each one is creamy, fragrant, and made to complement your favorite homemade or bakery pie.


1. Cinnamon Ice Cream

Smooth, sweet, and warming—this classic is the ultimate pie companion.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Heat milk and sugar until sugar dissolves.
  2. Stir in cream, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  3. Chill mixture, then churn in an ice cream maker.
  4. Freeze 2–3 hours until firm.

How to Serve It
Serve alongside apple or pecan pie for the perfect fall combo.


2. Chai Spice Ice Cream

A fragrant blend of tea and warm spices that feels like a hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups milk
  • 1½ cups cream
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 chai tea bags
  • ½ tsp each cinnamon, cardamom, ginger

Instructions

  1. Steep tea bags in warm milk for 10 minutes.
  2. Add sugar and spices.
  3. Mix in cream and chill.
  4. Churn and freeze.

How to Serve It
Pairs beautifully with pumpkin or pear pie.


3. Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

All the flavors of pumpkin pie in ice cream form.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  2. Chill mixture.
  3. Churn and freeze until thick.

How to Serve It
Perfect with any pumpkin or pecan dessert.


4. Gingerbread Ice Cream

Sweet, spiced, and nostalgic—like the holidays in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp molasses

Instructions

  1. Warm milk and sugar.
  2. Add molasses and spices.
  3. Chill, churn, and freeze.

How to Serve It
Delicious with apple or sweet potato pie.


5. Maple Pecan Ice Cream

Nutty, buttery, and sweetened with pure maple syrup.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups cream
  • 1½ cups milk
  • ¾ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Toast pecans and set aside.
  2. Warm milk with syrup, add cream.
  3. Chill and churn, folding in pecans.

How to Serve It
Pairs perfectly with pecan or butter tart pie.


6. Apple Pie Spice Ice Cream

A scoop that mirrors the flavor of fresh apple pie filling.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp allspice

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients.
  2. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Churn and freeze.

How to Serve It
Add to a warm apple crumble for the ultimate comfort dessert.


7. Honey Cardamom Ice Cream

Sweet honey and floral spice make this one elegant and aromatic.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ tsp cardamom

Instructions

  1. Warm milk and honey until blended.
  2. Add cream and cardamom.
  3. Chill and churn.

How to Serve It
Lovely with almond or fig pie.


8. Brown Sugar Cinnamon Ice Cream

Deep caramel flavor meets cozy spice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Heat milk and sugar until dissolved.
  2. Add cream and cinnamon.
  3. Chill, churn, and freeze.

How to Serve It
Tastes amazing with pumpkin or apple pie.


9. Toasted Coconut Chai Ice Cream

A tropical twist with warm fall spices.

Ingredients

  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 cup cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp chai spice
  • ½ cup toasted coconut

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients.
  2. Chill mixture and churn.
  3. Fold in coconut flakes.

How to Serve It
Serve with coconut or spice-based pies.


10. Nutmeg Vanilla Ice Cream

Simple but sophisticated with gentle warmth.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients.
  2. Chill, churn, and freeze.

How to Serve It
Pairs beautifully with sweet potato or custard pie.


11. Cinnamon Toast Ice Cream

Crunchy, creamy, and nostalgic.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup crushed cinnamon toast cereal

Instructions

  1. Combine and chill base.
  2. Churn and mix in cereal pieces.

How to Serve It
Perfect for topping pecan or apple pies.


12. Bourbon Spice Ice Cream

A grown-up dessert with deep, cozy flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mix ingredients.
  2. Chill, churn, and freeze.

How to Serve It
Serve with chocolate pecan pie.


13. Masala Ice Cream

Inspired by Indian masala tea with a creamy dessert twist.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp each cinnamon, clove, nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients.
  2. Chill, churn, and freeze.

How to Serve It
Best with date or chai-spiced pies.


14. Maple Cinnamon Ice Cream

The perfect topping for fall-inspired desserts.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients.
  2. Chill, churn, and freeze.

How to Serve It
Serve with apple or pear pie.


15. Ginger Honey Ice Cream

Warm and sweet with a bright, spicy kick.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger

Instructions

  1. Warm milk with honey and ginger.
  2. Add cream, chill, churn, and freeze.

How to Serve It
Excellent with pumpkin or lemon pie.


16. Cardamom Pistachio Ice Cream

Creamy, nutty, and lightly aromatic.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp cardamom
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

  1. Mix ingredients, chill, and churn.
  2. Fold in pistachios before freezing.

How to Serve It
Pairs with nut-based or custard pies.


17. Brown Butter Ice Cream

Nutty and rich, this one tastes like pure comfort.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Brown butter in a pan; cool.
  2. Mix with remaining ingredients.
  3. Chill, churn, and freeze.

How to Serve It
Perfect for pumpkin or apple crumb pie.


18. Cinnamon Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

Sweet spice meets chocolate indulgence.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. Mix and chill base.
  2. Churn, then stir in chocolate chunks.

How to Serve It
Pairs beautifully with pecan or brownie pie.


19. Spiced Rum Ice Cream

Creamy and festive with gentle spice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp spiced rum

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients.
  2. Chill, churn, and freeze.

How to Serve It
Great with tropical fruit pies.


20. Cinnamon Espresso Ice Cream

Smooth coffee flavor balanced by warm spice.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup espresso
  • 2 cups cream
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mix espresso and sugar until dissolved.
  2. Add cream and cinnamon.
  3. Chill, churn, and freeze.

How to Serve It
Serve with chocolate or pecan pie.


Conclusion

These 20 spiced ice creams add warmth and richness to every dessert table. Whether you love the zing of ginger, the smoothness of cinnamon, or the depth of chai, there’s a flavor here to match every kind of pie. So grab your scoop, chill your bowl, and make this fall dessert season one to remember. 🍂

Jenna Collins

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