Dairy, Dessert, Frozen Food | Vegetarian

Cinnamon Ice Cream

Cinnamomum verum, Bos taurus Allergens: Milk
Cinnamon Ice Cream

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Lauraceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round (popular in Fall/Winter)
  • Source Milk, Cream, Sugar, Cinnamon

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A frozen dairy dessert characterized by the warm, spicy flavor of cinnamon, often creamy and sweet.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Spicy (Cinnamon), Creamy, Milky
TextureSmooth, Creamy, Melts
AromaWarm, Aromatic, Pungent (Cinnamon)
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 70g
Calories210 kcal
Total Fat12g
Saturated Fat7g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol45mg
Protein4g
Total Carbohydrate23g
Dietary Fiber0.1g
Total Sugars21g
Calcium120mg
Iron0.1mg
Potassium150mg

Chef’s Secret

For a richer cinnamon flavor without bitterness, steep cinnamon sticks in the milk and cream mixture before churning, rather than adding ground cinnamon directly.

Substitutions

Best Match

Vanilla Ice Cream (with cinnamon dust)

1:1

Closest match in texture and base flavor, easy to add cinnamon to taste.

Horchata Ice Cream

1:1

Offers a similar creamy, spiced (cinnamon-dominant) profile, often rice-based.

Rice Pudding (chilled)

1:1 (by volume)

Creamy and spiced with cinnamon, but lacks the frozen aspect. Good for texture contrast.

Frozen Yogurt (Cinnamon flavored)

1:1

Lower fat, tangier version with similar flavor, but different mouthfeel.

Buying Guide

Look for products made with real cinnamon. Check for air content (overrun); lower overrun typically means denser, richer ice cream.

Flavor Pairings

Apple pie churros coffee caramel sauce pecans dark chocolate.

Recipes Using Cinnamon Ice Cream

Banana Nutella Empanadas Empanadas De Platanos Y Chocolate image 148
Chocolate Gifts Main Ingredient Nuts

Banana Nutella Empanadas Empanadas De Platanos Y Chocolate

Sweet, gooey, and utterly irresistible! These Banana Nutella Empanadas are a delightful treat, perfect for a quick dessert or a special occasion. Flaky pastry filled with a luscious blend of ripe bananas and rich Nutella, these empanadas are baked to golden perfection and served warm with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Get ready for a taste of heaven!

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