Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped cinnamon buns
Special Equipment Needed:
- Ice cream maker
- Large bowl
- Hand mixer
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Mix with a hand mixer until the sugar is dissolved.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks.
3. Slowly pour the egg yolks into the cream mixture, whisking constantly.
4. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the ground cinnamon and vanilla extract.
6. Pour the mixture into a bowl and let cool.
7. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours.
8. Once the mixture is chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
9. During the last few minutes of churning, add the chopped cinnamon buns.
10. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Freezing Time: 4 hours
Serving Size: 8
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 300
Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 5g
Substitutions for Ingredients
- Heavy cream: Half-and-half or evaporated milk
- Whole milk: Low-fat or skim milk
- Granulated sugar: Brown sugar or honey
- Cinnamon buns: Any type of cinnamon roll or pastry
Variations:
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts to the ice cream during the last few minutes of churning.
- Substitute the ground cinnamon with 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
- Add 1/4 cup of raisins to the ice cream during the last few minutes of churning.
Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to chill the mixture for at least 4 hours before churning in the ice cream maker.
- To prevent the ice cream from becoming too hard, remove it from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.
Storage Instructions:
Store the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheating Instructions:
The ice cream does not need to be reheated.
Presentation Ideas:
Serve the ice cream in a bowl topped with chopped cinnamon buns and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Garnishes:
Chopped cinnamon buns, ground cinnamon, chopped nuts, raisins
Pairings:
Vanilla cake, apple pie, caramel sauce
Suggested Side Dishes:
Fruit salad, cookies, brownies
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the ice cream is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
- If the ice cream is too soft, freeze it for an additional hour before serving.
Food Safety Advice:
Store the ice cream in the freezer at 0°F or below.
Food History:
Ice cream has been enjoyed for centuries, with the earliest known recipes dating back to the 4th century BC.
Flavor Profiles:
This ice cream has a creamy, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor with hints of cinnamon.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the ice cream with a drizzle of caramel sauce and a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
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Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Cinnamon, Indulgent, Cinnamon-Spiced