Mean Mr. Cinnamon Custard (Cinnamon Ice Cream)

1. 1

   Combine cream and milk in a large sauce pan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla beans; add beans (or add 1 tsp of the vanilla extract). Bring just to simmer.

2. 2

   Whisk sugar and yolks in large bowl to blend.

3. 3

   Gradually whisk hot cream mixture into the sugar and yolk mixture in the large bowl (Make sure to coddle the eggs by whisking a small amount of the hot mixture to the eggs BEFORE adding the rest). Return mixture to same saucepan.

4. 4

   Continuously stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 6 minute (do not boil).

5. 5

   Strain into large bowl.

6. 6

   Whisk in ground cinnamon and add the last 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract.

7. 7

   Chill until cold, about 2 hours. I've found it's easier to chill if it's in a metal bowl.

8. 8

   Transfer custard to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions.

9. 9

   Transfer ice cream to a covered container and freeze until firm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.