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This Cinnamon Ice Cream recipe is an all season ice cream. Serve it in the fall and winter with your favorite pie or cobbler and in the summer enjoy it on a cone or on an ice cream sandwich!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
Several years ago we had 12 straight days of snow here in Portland. I originally posted this recipe back during that snow storm. We had been stuck in the house because of snow and ice and we needed a treat.
When I announced I was making ice cream for dessert my daughter replied, “It’s too cold!” My son, Logan’s reply was “It’s never too cold for ice cream!” I have to agree with Logan and I decided cinnamon ice cream was the perfect flavor for a cold weather day. Kind of like eating a cold cinnamon roll!
Ingredients Needed
- Half and Half. You can also use whole milk.
- Heavy Cream
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Pinch of Salt
- Vanilla Extract
How to Make Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream
- Combine cream, half and half, sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla in a bowl.
- Whisk well to combine.
- Pour milk mixture into ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- After it is done processing, scoop into an insulated ice cream container and place in freezer to allow ice cream to set up.
Tips
- Use a good quality cinnamon. Cinnamon is the star of the show here!
- I use ground cinnamon, not cinnamon sticks.
- Vary the flavor a bit by combining cinnamon with other spices such as ginger, nutmeg, cloves or cardamon.
- Cinnamon and chocolate are also a good combo so add in some chocolate chips or drizzle cinnamon ice cream with hot fudge sauce.
Pair This With:
- Your favorite cookies to make the perfect ice cream sandwich.
- Any flavor fruit crisp. This cinnamon ice cream will take it to the next level.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will homemade ice cream last in the freezer?
Stored in an airtight, insulated ice cream container it will last for a couple of weeks.
Do I have to use an ice cream maker?
This homemade ice cream recipe is designed to be made in an ice cream maker and is not meant to be a no churn ice cream.
What kind of ice cream maker do you use?
I use a Cuisinart 2 qt. ice cream maker. I then transfer the ice cream into this insulated ice cream container to let the ice cream harden up.
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Cinnamon Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 C cream
- 1 C half and half or whole milk
- 1 C sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Combine cream, half and half, sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla
- Whisk well to combine, place in the freezer to chill for an hour or two, pour cooled mixture into an ice cream maker and process until set
- Place ice cream into Tupperware container and freeze for a few more hours before serving
Tips & Notes:
- Use a good quality cinnamon. Cinnamon is the star of the show here!
- I use ground cinnamon, not cinnamon sticks.
- Vary your flavor a bit by combining cinnamon with other spices such as ginger, nutmeg, cloves or cardamon.
- Cinnamon and chocolate are also a good combo so add in some chocolate chips or drizzle cinnamon ice cream with hot fudge sauce.
Nutrition Facts:
David says
Haven’t had Cinnamon Ice Cream since I ate with my mom at Bill Wongs on I drive in South Orlando FL 1998…nice to remember
Laura says
Will be making this with Ras el Hanout instead of cinnamon. Similar, but softer with more umami.
What % cream are you using? 35%, 20%, 18%?
Cheryl z says
Delicious
Lindsey Miller says
The first time was a bit runny but I think I didn’t mix long enough before cooling the mix & didn’t cool the mix long enough. Second time was perfection!
Louis Friedlander says
Great ice cream, how do I make ice cream sandwiches
Kellie says
Put a scoop of slightly soft ice cream in between two cookies and mash it down slightly. Pop it back in the freezer until the ice cream is hard.