Wrong again. After giving up (although the cinnamon chocolate chip is still running through my head) I caved and added the raisins and walnuts and wow oh wow. Oh. Wow.
I added a whopping two tablespoons of cinnamon to the custard. Because I wanted it strong. This ice cream has deep flavor with the comfort of the old raisin and walnut favorites.
It’s scoops of fall, I tell ya.
How to Make Ice Cream at Home (Without Summoning a Dairy Disaster!)
Here are some tips on how to churn perfection:
Firstly: Choose Your Base Wisely – Heavy cream is your best friend; skim milk is a traitor. Full-fat means full flavor.
Secondly: Sweeten the Deal – Sugar isn’t just for taste; it prevents the ice cream from becoming an Arctic brick. No one wants to break a spoon!Thirdly: As you can see from this Cinnamon Raisin Walnut Ice Cream, Mix-Ins Matter – Go wild! Chocolate chips, caramel swirls, or even cookie dough (yes, we see you, rebel). Just add them at the right time—nobody likes rock-hard chunks.
Fourthly: Freeze Like a Pro – Cover your ice cream with parchment paper to prevent ice crystals (a.k.a. the enemy).
Fifthly: Patience is Key – Don’t rush the freezing. Greatness takes time, and so does creamy, dreamy ice cream.
So follow these tips, and soon, you’ll be the undisputed ruler of homemade ice cream! 🍦

Cinnamon Raisin Walnut Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- pinch kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
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Whisk the egg yolks together in a heat-proof bowl and set aside.
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Heat the cream, milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
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Remove mixture just before boiling and slowly pour into the egg yolks whisking constantly.
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Strain the mixture back into the saucepan and heat until it thickens, until it covers the back of a wooden spoon.
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Pour back into the bowl, and cover with plastic wrap so the wrap touches the mixture.
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Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
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Remove the plastic wrap, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and process according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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When ice cream reaches soft serve consistency, add the raisins and walnuts.
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Secure the cover on the container and place it in the freezer for a few hours or until ready to serve.
5 comments
The more cinnamon the better, I say! 🙂
Totally agree with Angela. Can imagine walking down a tree lined street ablaze in the Fall colours, eating this seasonal ice cream and enjoying every lick!
Now this is a great way to say yes we can have ice cream in the Fall.
I imagine this being like a cold, creamy version of the best oatmeal-raisin cookies ever. You're tempting me to get the ice-cream maker out of the basement!
I love the combo of raisin and walnut. Your ice cream looks super, Lora.
I wish the weather here was still warm enough to enjoy some ice cream.