Cinnamon Ice Cream

Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream is a cold creamy treat with the warmth of cinnamon and vanilla. Made with just a handful of ingredients, you are going to fall in love with this recipe and this delicious ice cream flavor.

This is a Philadelphia-style ice cream recipe, which means that it doesn’t use eggs. Instead, heavy cream, milk, and sugar are mixed together and churned to create a simple yet creamy homemade ice cream.

Your homemade cinnamon ice cream will be egg-free, nut-free, and gluten-free.

I really enjoy ice cream flavors that play with temperature in interesting ways. Churro ice cream is another example of one that I love, personally.

See, the ice cream itself is always going to be cold, but some ingredients add warmth with spices as we do in our pumpkin spice ice cream. We can go the other direction too and add additional coolness as is the case with peppermint ice cream.

Cinnamon ice cream is one of these fun ice cream flavors that takes a cozy warm spice and adds it to ice cream, and the result is delicious!

We recently served it with rhubarb dump cake, and it was delish! I bet it would go amazing with any dessert that pairs well with cinnamon.

Why You’re Going to Love this Cinnamon Ice Cream Recipe

Unique Ice Cream Flavor – You won’t find cinnamon ice cream on the shelves of your local supermarket, and if you do, it won’t be nearly as good as this one that you make at home.

A Philadelphia Style recipe means that this recipe doesn’t require you to cook egg yolks to create the ice cream base, so it’s easier and faster to make, and also egg free.

Fresh, All-Natural Ingredients – This is why I love making ice cream from scratch – I can control everything that goes into it! No preservatives or chemicals are in this homemade ice cream recipe.

Step By Step Recipe – As always, this recipe includes step-by-step instructions for making the ice cream base, churning the ice cream, and properly storing homemade ice cream. You’ll be an ice cream making pro in no time!

Ingredients in Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream

Heavy Cream – Heavy cream is what makes our ice cream base rich and creamy!

Whole Milk – A mix of both heavy cream and whole milk creates the perfect ice cream texture.

Granulated Sugar – Any great ice cream will have a good amount of sugar in it, both for sweetness and texture. 

Vanilla Extract – Pure vanilla extract is in just about all of our homemade ice cream recipes. It elevates the simple flavors of sugar and cream.

Ground Cinnamon – The star of this ice cream recipe is simple ground cinnamon. Use a good quality spice for the best flavor.

Kosher Salt – A bit of salt balances out the sweetness from the sugar.

How to Make Cinnamon Ice Cream from Scratch

Start the day before by making sure that the bowl for your ice cream maker has at least 24 hours to freeze solid.

1.  In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. 
2. Whisk for 2-3 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved into the mixture. You should not feel any grit if you rub the mixture together between two fingers. 
3. Add the mixture to the bowl of your ice cream maker. 
4. Churn the ice cream mixture in the bowl of your ice cream machine according to your manufacturer’s instructions (mine took about 25 minutes), until it is thick and the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.
5. Spoon the ice cream into a shallow container or a loaf pan. Press plastic wrap or wax paper to the surface of the ice cream. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
6. Let sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

How to Store Cinnamon Ice Cream

Store this homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream in the freezer in an airtight container with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper pressed on top for up to one month.

Tips for Making This Cinnamon Ice Cream Recipe

Use quality ingredients – When making homemade ice cream, you’ll want to make sure you are using high-quality ingredients for the best outcome.

Chill out – If possible, always start with chilled ingredients. This is important for homemade no-churn ice cream recipes and ice cream maker recipes. If the ice cream base isn’t cold when you add it to the machine, it won’t churn up properly. Feel free to put it in the fridge for an hour if it doesn’t seem cold enough after it’s mixed.

Don’t skimp on the fat – High-fat milk and cream are essential when making homemade ice cream. Opting for a low-fat option often leads to icy ice creams and inconsistency in the texture.

Don’t go crazy with the add-ins – If you’re adding in additional ingredients, pick one or two and make sure they are chopped into pieces no larger than a blueberry or pea.

Don’t skimp on the sugar – Sugar not only adds sweetness to homemade ice creams, it also helps with the texture. Sugar is essential for the creamy texture of ice cream.

How Much Cinnamon Should I add to Ice Cream?

I found that 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon were the perfect amount to flavor this homemade ice cream. You can adjust and add a bit more or a bit less to suit your preferences.

While we could have used cinnamon sticks and infused the milk with them, using ground cinnamon was just easier. Plus the specs of cinnamon are so pretty in the ice cream!

No Churn Cinnamon Ice Cream Directions

It’s easy to turn this recipe into a no-churn one!

Chill a shallow container or a loaf pan in the freezer while you mix the ice cream ingredients.

Pour the ice cream mixture into the prepared pan and freeze for 3-4 hours. Stir the ice cream every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours to help add air. This will help create a creamy, smooth texture.

Cinnamon Ice Cream Add-Ins

Cinnamon ice cream is good, but you can make it a little bit better with some creative additions.

You can adjust the flavor of this ice cream by adding other spices. Try a bit of ginger, nutmeg, clove, or cardamom.

If you’d like to add mix-ins, I’d stick with simple small pieces of cookies, pound cake, or chocolate chunks.

Cinnamon pairs well with nuts as well. Try toasted walnuts or almonds.

Add snickerdoodle cookies, to make snickerdoodle ice cream.

Have another idea? Get creative and let us know how your gourmet cinnamon ice cream was!

Make an ice cream sundae using cinnamon ice cream. It’s delicious topped with caramel sauce, whipped cream, and nuts.

Cinnamon ice cream is also an amazing option when making Fried Ice Cream or homemade ice cream sandwiches.

You can also add a scoop to a slice of apple upside down cake for an extra special treat. It’s also incredible on air fryer apple crisp.

How Long Does Homemade Ice Cream Last in The Freezer?

Because it’s made with fresh ingredients and without any preservatives, you should enjoy your ice cream within 1 month of making it. After being stored longer than that, you may find that the texture and flavor of the ice cream is no longer ideal.

More Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

We have so many homemade ice cream recipes for you to choose from! For your next batch, try something with lots of mix-ins:

• Amaretto Ice Cream
• Cookie Monster Ice Cream
• Chunky Monkey Ice Cream
• Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Or maybe you’re in the mood for something fruity?

• Orange Ice Cream
• Strawberry Ice Cream
• Raspberry Ice Cream

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