Cinnamon Ice Cream

Aug 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Two generous scoops of cinnamon ice cream in a shallow ceramic bowl, softly melting at the edges

Smooth, creamy cinnamon ice cream infused with real cinnamon sticks and rich vanilla bean paste delivers warm, comforting spice in every bite.

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 5 hr

Total 5 hr 30 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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2.0 cups (480.0 ml)heavy cream
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)whole milk
¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
⅛ tsp (0.6 g)fine sea salt
1.0 tsp (5.0 g)vanilla bean paste
3.0cinnamon sticks

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, fine sea salt, and cinnamon sticks.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches about 170°F to 175°F (77°C to 79°C) and the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not boil.
Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla bean paste, then cover and let steep for 30 minutes to infuse the cinnamon flavor.
Remove the cinnamon sticks, pressing gently to extract flavor. Cool the mixture to room temperature.
Refrigerate the custard base for at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.
Churn the chilled custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, about 20-25 minutes.
Transfer the churned ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.

Tips

To intensify cinnamon flavor, lightly crush cinnamon sticks before steeping.
Using vanilla bean paste adds rich vanilla flavor and avoids scraping pods.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make cinnamon ice cream?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 5 hours to chill and freeze. The recipe makes about 1 quart (8 servings).

How should I store cinnamon ice cream?

Store the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Allow to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.

Can I make cinnamon ice cream ahead?

Prepare the custard base up to 2 days ahead and keep it refrigerated before churning.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (5 g). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Smooth, creamy cinnamon ice cream infused with real cinnamon sticks and rich vanilla bean paste delivers warm, comforting spice in every bite.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

295 Calories / serving

22.4g Fat

22.3g Carbs

2.4g Protein

22.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2360 cal · 179g fat · 178g carbs · 19g protein · 178g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 295 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 56 min·3.3 mi·~6550 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 40 min·2.0 mi·~4000 steps
Moderate cycling 30 min·6.0 mi
Swimming laps 41 min
Jogging 29 min·2.4 mi·~4650 steps
Stair climbing 27 min·~2450 steps
Dancing 48 min
Bodyweight circuit training 30 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 69 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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