Chocolate-dipped waffle bowls filled with pumpkin ice cream and candy pumpkins.

If you can’t make it to the pumpkin patch this fall, bring the pumpkin patch to your kitchen instead. These Pumpkin Patch Waffle Bowls are piled high with pumpkin ice cream, dipped in chocolate, and decked out with candy pumpkins and Fall sprinkles. They’re the sweetest way to go pumpkin-picking without leaving the house.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Fun fall dessert that looks like a pumpkin patch
• No-bake treat made with Joy Waffle Bowls
• Festive sprinkles, candy pumpkins, and Peeps
• Perfect for Halloween parties or fall get-togethers
• Easy recipe with pumpkin ice cream and chocolate

Ingredient Notes

• Joy Waffle Bowls – Sturdy, ready-to-fill waffle bowls that hold the ice cream and toppings.
• Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Melts – Smooth, rich chocolate for dipping the rims.
• Pumpkin Ice Cream – The star of the show; brings that true fall flavor.
• Halloween Sprinkles – Adds color and crunch to the edges.
• Pumpkin Peeps – Cute marshmallow pumpkins for a fun garnish.
• Mellowcreme Pumpkins – Classic candy pumpkins that add texture and sweetness.
• Royal Icing Pumpkins – Decorative detail to make the bowls feel like a real patch.

Before You Make

Do the Joy Waffle Bowls need to be baked first?
Nope! They’re ready to use straight from the package. Just dip, decorate, and fill.

How do I keep the chocolate from cracking off the bowls?
Make sure the bowls are at room temperature before dipping, and let the chocolate set completely on parchment paper.

Can I make these ahead of time?
You can prep the chocolate-dipped bowls a day in advance. Wait to add ice cream and candy until serving so nothing melts or gets soggy.

FAQ

What kind of ice cream works best?
Pumpkin ice cream is perfect, but vanilla or cinnamon ice cream works too if you can’t find pumpkin.

Where can I buy Joy Waffle Bowls?
They’re usually in the ice cream aisle near cones and toppings at most grocery stores.

Can I use white chocolate instead of milk chocolate?
Yes! White chocolate gives a brighter look and works just as well for dipping.

How do I store leftover bowls?
Undipped bowls keep in the pantry, but once dipped, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Don’t refrigerate or they’ll soften.

Can kids help make these?
Absolutely—it’s a fun hands-on recipe. Just handle the chocolate dipping for little ones.

Sprinkle of Fun

Turn dessert into an activity—set up a ‘mini pumpkin patch’ decorating station! Let everyone build their own bowls with sprinkles, candy pumpkins, and Peeps, then vote on whose looks the most like a real pumpkin patch.