This brown sugar cinnamon Pop Tart ice cream is made with cinnamon butterscotch sauce, flaky pie crust pieces, and a cinnamon ice cream base. It's nostalgic and easy to make without an ice cream maker!
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly. Once combined, bring the mixture to a boil and continue cooking for 1 minute.
120 grams heavy cream
Transfer the butterscotch to a heatproof container and let it cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Refrigerate until completely chilled before using.
Pie Crust Pieces
Prepare the pie crust according to the package directions. Let it cool completely, then break it into small, bite-sized pieces. Avoid making the pieces too fine because you want distinct pockets of pastry throughout the ice cream.
1 store-bought pie crust sheet
Cinnamon Ice Cream
Add the heavy cream and vanilla to a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat the cream once it reaches stiff peaks because it will get grainy.
480 grams heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add the sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, and salt. Gently fold everything together with a rubber spatula until smooth and evenly combined, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
Pour the ice cream mixture into a large freezer-safe container, filling halfway. Spoon or drizzle chilled butterscotch over the surface, then scatter pie crust pieces on top. Repeat with the remaining ice cream, butterscotch, and pie crust.
Swirl the layers together with a butter knife. Don't overmix! The goal is to create ribbons of butterscotch rather than fully mixing it into the ice cream.
Cover tightly and freeze for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, until firm. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before scooping.
Notes
Storage: Store the ice cream tightly covered in the freezer for up to 2 months.Yield: This recipe makes about 2 32-ounce deli containers of ice cream.Pie crust: Homemade or store-bought pie crust both work well. If you use store-bought, thaw and bake it according to the package instructions. Make sure the crust is completely cool before adding it to the ice cream.Butterscotch: The butterscotch needs to be completely chilled before layering it into the ice cream. If it's still warm, it can melt the ice cream base.Serving size: 1 serving is about 6 ounces or 170 grams.