In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine pumpkin puree, coconut milk, sweetener, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until smooth.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until fully combined and airy.
Fold in mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
Pour into a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for 4–6 hours, or until firm. Let sit 5-10 minutes at room temp before scooping. The texture will be smooth, creamy, and perfectly scoopable.
Notes
Any optional add-ins such as toasted pecans, chocolate chips, or caramel should be completely cool to avoid melting the ice cream.Freeze in an airtight container. Keeps the ice cream creamy and prevents freezer burn; best enjoyed within 2–3 weeks.