Save Yourself a Trip to Dairy Queen by Making a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard at Home

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POPSUGAR Photography | Hedy Phillips
POPSUGAR Photography | Hedy Phillips

So maybe half the joy of a Dairy Queen Blizzard is actually getting it at DQ, but if you want to save yourself the trip (and maybe some cash), these treats are pretty easy to re-create at home. I've re-created my fair share of them, and next on the list is the pumpkin pie Blizzard that's part of the ice cream spot's fall collection. I used this recipe from Dulce Dough, though instead of wafers I used graham crackers, and I didn't blend them in. I was slightly worried they'd get soggy, so instead I just crushed them up and put them on top! The pumpkin spice flavor is so delicious in this dessert treat, and you can throw the whole thing together in less than five minutes. Happy snacking!

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POPSUGAR Photography | Hedy Phillips

Copycat Dairy Queen Pumpkin Pie Blizzard

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Yield1 Blizzard

Dulce Dough

INGREDIENTS

    • 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
    • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
    • 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 1/4 cup vanilla wafers, crushed
    • Whipped topping or whipped cream
    • Nutmeg

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Use a blender or immersion blender to process the pumpkin, ice cream, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.

    2. Add the vanilla wafers, being careful not to overprocess.

    3. Pour into 16 oz. cup, top with additional vanilla wafers and whipped topping, and then sprinkle grated nutmeg over the top.