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Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

July 27, 2020 by Sandra Shaffer 19 Comments

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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.

A teal bowl filled with homemade ice cream

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!

A scoop of homemade ice cream out of a Tupperware container

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!

an overhead shot of a bowl of ice cream in a teal bowl

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!).
Ingredients needed to make cinnamon ice cream

Tools you will need:

  • Ice cream maker
  • Freezable container with a lid
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
small teal bowls filled with ice cream and small spoons getting ready to enjoy.

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.

  • Starting to make a custard that turns into ice cream
  • Heating all ice cream ingredients

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.

  • After the ice cream is made, it's placed in a bowl to cool for a couple of hours

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.

  • The cooled ice cream ingredients are placed in the ice cream frozen insert.
  • Red ice cream maker churning homemade ice cream.

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.

Cinnamon ice cream ready to be enjoyed

What To Serve With Cinnamon Ice Cream

  • Serve with mini churros
  • Enjoy with stuffed baked apples
  • Top on bourbon molasses bread pudding
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Yield: 2 quarts

Cinnamon Vanilla Ice Cream

an overhead shot of a bowl of ice cream in a teal bowl
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

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

  • In a small bowl lightly beat egg yolk and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, stir in sugar, 1 cup of the milk and add the eggs. Cook over low heat stirring frequently until is begins to thicken slightly. Whisk in all remaining ingredients; milk, cream, vanilla pod, cinnamon, and continue to cook until the ingredients coats the back of the spoon.
  • Remove from heat and put in a container that the ingredients can cool in. Place plastic wrap directly on the mixture to prevent a film from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Remove vanilla bean pod and pour cold mixture into prepared frozen ice cream insert and process according to manufacturer's directions.
  • 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:

    1

    Amount 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.

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    © Sandra @ The Foodie Affair
    Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

    This ice cream recipe was first published August, 2014. I have since added updated photos and additional helpful content (July, 2020).

    Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream - The Foodie Affair
    Cinnamon Ice Cream, 2014
    Creamy cinnamon ice cream made with milk, cream, cinnamon and a fresh vanilla pod! This recipe can also be made sugar free for a delicious keto dessert. #ketorecipe #lowsugar #icecream
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    Comments

    1. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

      August 30, 2014 at 12:25 am

      This look wonderfully refreshing but warm too with the cinnamon.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        September 1, 2014 at 11:07 pm

        Thanks, Michelle! We sure did enjoy this ice cream!

        Reply
    2. Healing Tomato

      August 31, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      Wow! That is a wonderful ice cream recipe. Can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
    3. Choc Chip Uru

      September 1, 2014 at 5:24 am

      A great combo of flavours, this looks super delicious 😀

      Cheers
      Choc Chip Uru

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        September 1, 2014 at 11:07 pm

        Thanks, CCU! Homemade ice cream is the best!

        Reply
    4. Norma Chang

      September 1, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      It is going to be a HOT week, 92 tomorrow, sure wish I had a container of your ice cream in my freezer.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        September 1, 2014 at 11:08 pm

        Oh dear, you are going to have a warm one. Ice cream is sure to cool you down 🙂

        Reply
    5. Hotly Spiced

      September 2, 2014 at 2:36 am

      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

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        September 2, 2014 at 8:25 am

        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 🙂

        Reply
    6. Heather

      September 3, 2014 at 1:19 am

      Looks so good! Cant wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        September 3, 2014 at 8:37 pm

        Hardest part is waiting for the ice cream insert to freeze up!

        Reply
    7. Tina

      September 3, 2014 at 7:15 am

      What a delightful and tasty way to end the summer!!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        September 3, 2014 at 8:34 pm

        Thanks, Tina! I think it’s a tasty way to ease into the fall 🙂

        Reply
    8. Sharon

      September 4, 2014 at 2:06 am

      That is sooooo one of my very favorite ice creams! Now I gotta get me some when I shop Friday

      Reply
    9. Aunt Bee

      September 15, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is one of my favorite treats! I know the cinnamon would just put it over the top!

      Reply
    10. Kathleen Pope

      July 27, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      I cannot wait to make this, might make it sugar free, I am always all about custard ice creams, so creamy, thick and delicious!

      Reply

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