Pumpkin Slices with Walnuts – A Warm Autumn Dessert with Honey and Ice Cream

When autumn fills the air and the kitchen smells like roasted pumpkin, it’s the perfect time for this simple yet indulgent dessert. Soft baked pumpkin slices, crunchy walnuts, cinnamon, and honey come together into a warm, cozy treat. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a touch of fresh mint, and you’ve got a dessert that feels like a hug after lunch — or the perfect companion to your afternoon coffee.

Ingredients

• 1 medium butternut squash

• 250 g walnuts (roughly chopped) + extra for serving

• 90 g butter (room temperature)

• 3 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• brown sugar and vanilla sugar, to taste

For serving

• vanilla ice cream

• whipped cream

• fresh mint leaves

Preparation

1. Peel the pumpkin and slice it into 1.5 cm thick rings. Scoop out the seeded centers and place the slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, combine walnuts, butter, honey, and cinnamon. Spread the mixture over the solid pumpkin rings. Sprinkle the ones with holes using a mix of brown and vanilla sugar. Cover the tray with another sheet of parchment paper.

3. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C (392 °F) for about 30 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the top parchment paper to let the pumpkin and walnuts brown lightly and release their aroma.

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Serving

Place one filled ring on a plate, then layer a ring with a hole on top. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a bit of whipped cream, a fresh mint leaf, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Serve warm — the moment when the ice cream begins to melt over the pumpkin is pure bliss.

💡 Tip:
You can replace butternut squash with Hokkaido pumpkin, which doesn’t need peeling, or add a pinch of nutmeg for an extra aromatic twist.

Elevenses: Autumn intro

As summer slowly fades, autumn flavors step in – apples, walnuts, cinnamon, and honey. Around eleven o’clock, it feels just right to enjoy a small, warm, or crunchy bite that carries us happily to lunch. This week I’ve prepared three autumn-inspired ideas: something warm, something creamy, and something crunchy.

Jump to: Warm Apples · Walnut Yogurt · Cinnamon Toast

🍏 Warm Apples with Honey and Walnuts

When the scent of baked apples fills the air, autumn has truly begun. Honey, walnuts, and cinnamon make the perfect comforting combo.

Ingredients (serves 1):
1 large apple • 1 tsp honey • handful chopped walnuts • pinch of cinnamon

Method:

1. Slice the apple into wedges and place in a small pan or baking dish.
2. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with walnuts.
3. Dust with cinnamon.
4. Warm in the oven (180 °C / 350 °F, 10 min) or pan until softened.

Tip: Add nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth.

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🥣 Greek Yogurt with Walnuts and Maple Syrup

Creamy, quick, and protein-packed. This walnut yogurt with maple syrup is a perfect autumn pick-me-up.

Ingredients (serves 1):
150 g Greek yogurt • handful walnuts or hazelnuts • 1–2 tsp maple syrup • handful dried cranberries (optional)

Method:

1. Spoon yogurt into a bowl.
2. Add roughly chopped walnuts.
3. Drizzle with maple syrup.
4. Optionally, toss in some cranberries.

Tip: Toast the walnuts lightly in a pan to deepen their flavor.

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🍞 Cinnamon Sugar Toast

Simple but incredibly fragrant. Warm toast with butter, sugar, and cinnamon is the ultimate autumn comfort snack.

Ingredients (serves 1):
1 slice wholegrain bread • 1 tsp butter • 1 tsp brown sugar • pinch of cinnamon

Method:

1. Spread butter on the bread.
2. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
3. Toast in a pan or toaster until crisp and golden.

Tip: Add a thin layer of cream cheese under the butter for extra richness.

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