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MINT CHOCOLATE MURDER is the second book in the Ice Cream Shop Mysteries by Meri Allen. I, for one, can’t resist a locked room murder set in an American Scottish castle rumored to have a weeping ghost. Throw in tubfuls of pumpkin spice ice cream amid a Fall arts festival hosted by a reclusive former supermodel turned royal and you’ve got yourself an entertaining and mouthwatering read. The author expertly crafts twists and turns with topsy-turvy secrets thrown into the plot for good measure. It kept me thoroughly mesmerized as I followed the protagonist, Riley Rhodes, in her investigation. An ex-CIA librarian and now manager for her friend’s Udderly Delightful Ice Cream shop, Riley uses her training to get to the bottom of who might have killed the famous photographer, Adam, during his exhibit at the castle. The investigation on how Adam even got into the dungeon (now conference room), much less how he was locked in when security cameras show no signs of entry, is only the tip of the complex puzzle. With plenty of suspects—more people hated him than liked him—I found it difficult to narrow it down to even two or three. As the reveal unfolded, I was even more impressed with the cleverly plotted clues and the intricate way they fit together.

With unique characters such as an ex-CIA librarian (or could Riley more than that?!), a supermodel turned royal, a diva in fluffy cat form, and a bad boy photographer, I couldn’t help but be entertained. Each person (and animal, especially Sprinkles the diva cat), was well-developed with individual characteristics that made them come alive. Ms. Allen has a strong descriptive voice that made me feel like I was right there, experiencing the sights, sounds, smells, and especially the tastes of all Penniman, Connecticut has to offer. It’s always a pleasure reading a book that has equally strong characters and plots to keep me glued to the pages, and Mint Chocolate Murder fits the bill!

Running an ice cream shop, Riley has her hands full mixing up ice cream in between investigating. Pumpkin Spice ice cream is the tourists’ and town’s flavor de jour, and she can barely keep up with the demand. Luckily for us pumpkin spice lovers, the author has included a recipe for No Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream at the back of the book and it’s every bit as easy to make as promised… and every bit as delicious as it sounds! I appreciated the author’s note on turning the ice cream into an ice cream pie. I did so, and the yummy concoction was met with rave praise. As easy as this was to make, I think I might have found my new favorite Thanksgiving dessert!

 

No Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream is a delicious and creamy concoction chock full of autumn spices and pumpkin. Served on it's own or turned into an ice cream pie, this dessert is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Recipe shared with permission granted by Meri Allen, author of CHOCOLATE MINT MURDER.

 

Amazon Synopsis

When Udderly Delightful Ice Cream shop manager Riley Rhodes is summoned to Penniman’s Moy Mull Castle, it’s the cherry on top of a successful summer season. The gothic pile built by an eccentric New England Gilded Age millionaire has been transformed into a premiere arts colony by Maud Monaco, a reclusive former supermodel. As part of Moy Mull’s Fall Arts Festival, Maud is throwing a fantasy ice cream social and hires Riley to whip up unique treats to celebrate the opening of an exhibit by Adam Blasco, a photographer as obnoxious as he is talented.

As Penniman fills up with Maud’s art-world friends arriving for the festival, gossip swirls around Blasco, who has a dark history of obsession with his models. Riley’s curiosity and instincts for sleuthing – she was a CIA librarian – are piqued, and she wonders at the hold the cold-hearted photographer has over the mistress of Moy Mull.

But when Adam is found dead behind the locked door of Moy Mull’s dungeon, Riley realizes there’s more than one suspect who’d wanted to put the malicious photographer on ice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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No Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream is a delicious and creamy concoction chock full of autumn spices and pumpkin. Served on it's own or turned into an ice cream pie, this dessert is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Recipe shared with permission granted by Meri Allen, author of CHOCOLATE MINT MURDER.

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No Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

No ice cream maker? No problem! Make your own ice cream in a pinch - even without an ice cream chiller. I was a bit skeptical of no-churn recipes, but I experimented and came up with one that worked like a charm. This delicious, fall-inspired ice cream is easy to make and even easier to eat.

This makes a wonderful accompaniment for any spice cake or use it as a delicious filling for ice cream pie. Just fill your favorite pie shell and let it firm up in the freezer for six hours and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.

Ingredients
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons plain yogurt (I like Greek or Icelandic) at room temperature
  • 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

  2. In another bowl, whisk the yogurt, then slowly pour in the heavy cream and combine, using a hand mixer on low (or a stand mixer, if you have one). Then whip on high until stiff peaks begin to form.

  3. Add half the shipped cream mixture to the sweetened condensed milk and whisk until completely combined. Using a spatula, gently fold in the remaining whipped cream mixture until no streaks remain.

  4. Pour into a freezer safe container and cover. (At this point you can fill a pie shell if you'd like an ice cream pie.) You can use a loaf pan and cover with a layer of plastic wrap topped with tinfoil. Put in the freezer until firm, at least 6 hours, and then enjoy!

No Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream is a delicious and creamy concoction chock full of autumn spices and pumpkin. Served on it's own or turned into an ice cream pie, this dessert is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Recipe shared with permission granted by Meri Allen, author of CHOCOLATE MINT MURDER.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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No Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream is a delicious and creamy concoction chock full of autumn spices and pumpkin. Served on it's own or turned into an ice cream pie, this dessert is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Recipe shared with permission granted by Meri Allen, author of CHOCOLATE MINT MURDER.

 

 

 

 

I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

 

 

 

No Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream is a delicious and creamy concoction chock full of autumn spices and pumpkin. Served on it's own or turned into an ice cream pie, this dessert is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Recipe shared with permission granted by Meri Allen, author of CHOCOLATE MINT MURDER.

 

 

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58 thoughts on “No Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream”

  3. Although I do enjoy the pumpkin spice concoctions, I like to leave them for the holiday season. That way they are like enjoying a special treat. Guess this goes back to the old days when things were only around for a season like eggnog at Christmas and Cadbury eggs at Easter. 🙂

  4. I love pumpkin spice concoctions. Particularly all the wonderful pumpkin spice goodies at Trader Joe’s.

  5. Not a big pumpkin spice person. I always buy at the beginning of the season, then I think why did I do that?

  6. This second installment in the delicious series was exciting, intriguing and fun! Read it in record time. Thanks, Meri Allen, for sharing your writing talents with us eager readers!!!!!

  11. I like pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake, pumpkin muffins… anything baked pumpkin but I don’t want to drink it!

  14. I like my pumpkin in bread or a pie.
    Never having tried pumpkin ice cream,
    I don’t know whether I’d like it. Would
    give it a try. thanks for offering a book.
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  15. Yes I am a big fan of pumpkin spice and a pumpkin spice cheesecake is right up my alley as we make a cheesecake every other week so good.

  18. This is going to sound crazy, but….I LOVE anything pumpkin spice…..coffee, pancakes, ice cream…etc.. BUT I do not care for pumpkin pie! I love pumpkin flavor, just not in pie form. That recipe looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it! Love the book cover!

  19. Once a year one of our boys (a C.I.A. graduate baker) will bring a pumpkin pie for dinner along with my own favorite, a Key Lime Pie. Other then that there are no pumpkin spice anythings on my spice rack.

  21. I’m looking forward to the grocery store getting in my Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream its so yummy. Thanks for your generosity.

  22. I look forward to it each fall and have been known to cheat and have it other times of the year since I sometimes miss it too much.

  24. I love pumpkin pie (made by the Libby’s recipe) in a graham cracker crust. I like pumpkin bread. I’ve tried pumpkin pancakes, and they were ok, but I wouldn’t want it too often.

  26. I do like pumpkin spice latte & pumpkin pie if it’s not stringy & i have a big glass of ice cold milk. Interesting recipe

  27. I love Pumpkin Spice concoctions like Lattes and pies in (somewhat) cooler weather of Autumn. (Living in west-central Texas means there isn’t much Autumn, Winter, or Spring!) However, I am starting to incorporate more flavors into my smoothies. Pumpkin Spice is one additional flavor I enjoy year-round.

  28. I love pumpkin spice seasoning – it makes me think fall. So yes, a fan, but I really like it best in ice cream type drinks!!

  48. I love pumpkin spice everything but I am no longer allowed to have any diary products. I guess I’ll have to settle for a pumpkin spice skinny decaf latte and a donut.

  49. Not my favorite flavor…. but I like the smell of pumpkin spice. And the story sounds good too

  57. I like some things pumpkin spice, but am more of a fan of the smell. However I have family members who are big fans.
    I might would try the ice cream but probably would not be a fan.

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