Homemade Cinnamon Vanilla Bean ice cream is rich and creamy made with real ingredients; milk, cream, sweetener, cinnamon and a vanilla bean. Looking for a low carb version? I have you covered! Make this sugar free for a delicious keto dessert.
Cinnamon Ice Cream
I’m holding on to the summer months with a vengeance! We’re having great weather; everyone is relaxed, even at work.
It’s the perfect calm!
This ice cream flavor came about after an attempt to get good ice cream that mirrored Marianne’s homemade ice cream.
Marianne’s is a popular shop in Santa Cruz, CA. They have an amazing menu of delicious flavors of full fat creamy and decadent ice cream to choose from.
There is ALWAYS a line out the door! No joke!
Homemade Ice Cream Inspired By Marianne’s Ice Cream Shop
We swung by after a date night in Santa Cruz one evening, grabbed a numbered ticket adding much needed structure to the line ciaos, and still had about 8 customers in front of us!
There was plenty of time to pick the perfect flavor. I changed my mind about a half dozen times deciding from a fruity or chocolaty flavor.
You know which one I ended up with…. Alan knew exactly what he wanted, anything with cinnamon!
Santa Cruz is a 45 minute drive from our place.
Too far to just jump in the car when the urge for a cone hits us, which is why I decided to make my own homemade ice cream!
Homemade Ice Cream
No more ice cream frustration! I popped the ice cream insert into the freezer, and made the cinnamon ice cream that Alan has been craving!
Best flavor EVER. True story.
How To Make Cinnamon Ice Cream
There are a lot of ways to make ice cream. Like this easy no churn Cadbury ice cream, which doesn’t require an ice cream machine.
That method is super easy and delicious. Although, not as rich and creamy as a custard base ice cream that is made in an electric ice cream maker.
To get this ice cream as close to a creamery as possible, the churn method is the way to go.
Ingredients needed for homemade ice cream:
- Heavy whipping cream
- Whole milk
- Egg yolks
- Ground cinnamon
- Whole vanilla bean; you can use vanilla extract in place of a whole bean.
- Sweetener; Alan prefers granulated sugar. I have made this ice cream sugar free with Allulose sweetener for a perfect keto dessert and the sugar free version was undetected (shhh!).
Tools you will need:
- Ice cream maker
- Freezable container with a lid
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Saucepan
- Candy thermometer
Steps To Make Cinnamon Ice Cream:
Ready to get this ice cream churning? Let’s do this!
The first thing that needs to be done is to put the ice cream insert in the freezer. Freeze overnight for the best results.
Now, in a medium saucepan add the sweetener, 1 cup of the milk and add the egg yolks.
Cook over low heat stirring frequently until is begins to thicken slightly.
Whisk in all remaining ingredients; milk, cream, vanilla pod (slice open and scrape seed out), cinnamon, and continue to cook.
At this point we want the ingredients to get to the point that it coats the back of the spoon or reaches 160 – 175°F.
Now we place all prepared ingredients in a bowl. Place a piece of saran wrap on top of the ice cream ingredients. Place in the refrigerator to cool for several hours.
TIP: To speed up the cooling process place bowl over a bed of ice.
Finally, the magic is about to happen.
Place ice cream ingredients in the frozen insert (follow directions according to your model), cover and turn on for approximately 20 minutes.
There we go! Now your cinnamon ice cream is ready to be enjoyed!
If you want your ice cream to be firmer then place in a plastic container in the freezer until it hardens to your preference.
What To Serve With Cinnamon Ice Cream
- Serve with mini churros
- Enjoy with stuffed baked apples
- Top on bourbon molasses bread pudding
Cinnamon Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 vanilla bean pod, split in half
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
Notes
Note, you can use 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract in place of the vanilla pod.
The vanilla pod can be simmered and churned with all the ingredients. Remove when you would like. I keep the pod until I serve to get all the vanilla flavor possible.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 14 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 201Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 26mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 0gSugar: 17gProtein: 2g
Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.
This ice cream recipe was first published August, 2014. I have since added updated photos and additional helpful content (July, 2020).
Kathleen Pope
I cannot wait to make this, might make it sugar free, I am always all about custard ice creams, so creamy, thick and delicious!
Aunt Bee
Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is one of my favorite treats! I know the cinnamon would just put it over the top!
Sharon
That is sooooo one of my very favorite ice creams! Now I gotta get me some when I shop Friday
Tina
What a delightful and tasty way to end the summer!!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Tina! I think it’s a tasty way to ease into the fall 🙂
Heather
Looks so good! Cant wait to try it!
Sandra Shaffer
Hardest part is waiting for the ice cream insert to freeze up!
Hotly Spiced
Your ice cream looks wonderful and I can understand you trying to hang on to summer. As for me…I’m so thrilled we’re coming out of winter and can look forward to summer desserts like ice cream! xx
Sandra Shaffer
The summer months are my favorite time of year. I think I need to plan a trip to Australia and take advantage of your warm months 🙂
Norma Chang
It is going to be a HOT week, 92 tomorrow, sure wish I had a container of your ice cream in my freezer.
Sandra Shaffer
Oh dear, you are going to have a warm one. Ice cream is sure to cool you down 🙂
Choc Chip Uru
A great combo of flavours, this looks super delicious 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, CCU! Homemade ice cream is the best!
Healing Tomato
Wow! That is a wonderful ice cream recipe. Can’t wait to try it.
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
This look wonderfully refreshing but warm too with the cinnamon.
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Michelle! We sure did enjoy this ice cream!