The best cookies and cream ice cream recipe! A creamy Oreo ice cream is loaded with crushed and chopped Oreos for a big cookie flavor in every bite! Show
In my opinion no ice cream shop or store-bought ice cream variety even comes close to being as delicious as homemade ice cream - especially when it comes to this Oreo ice cream recipe. When you make your own, like this chocolate ice cream or chocolate peanut butter ice cream, you control the quality of ingredients, amount of add ins, etc. Which is why I created this recipe for the best cookies and cream ice cream ever. In this recipe, creamy Oreo ice cream is loaded with crushed and chopped cookies for a big Oreo flavor in every bite! No searching through a sea of plain vanilla ice cream to disappointedly find that there are only a few bits of Oreos - this recipe is jam-packed with the good stuff (cookies galore). Cookies and Cream Ice Cream: Ingredients & SubstitutionsHere are a few notes about the ingredients and possible substitutions in this Oreo ice cream recipe.
How to make Oreo Ice CreamThis Oreo ice cream recipe has a few steps, but they are simple and easy to execute! We'll walk through the process step-by-step, and don't forget to watch the video. Make the ice cream baseThis cookies and cream ice cream recipe begins by making the ice cream base - because it needs to be chilled until cold. To begin, warm the half and half, salt and sugar over medium heat. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and add ½ cup of the warm mixture to the egg yolks, then whisk to combine. Next, add the egg mixture to the half and half on the stovetop. Cook over medium-low heat stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly – just barely coating the back of a spatula – or reaches 170 degrees F. Place the heavy cream into a bowl with a fine mesh strainer on top of the bowl, then strain the custard into the heavy cream and discard what is left on the strainer. Add vanilla extract and stir to combine. ChillTransfer the ice cream mixture to an airtight container and chill completely in the fridge (preferably overnight). ChurnOnce chilled, turn an ice cream make on and pour mixture into it while it’s turning. Churn until it begins to thicken and add the finely crushed Oreos. Continue churning until thick and frozen. Add Coarsely Chopped Oreos & FreezeOnce frozen, transfer the Oreo ice cream to a freezer-friendly container with a lid and stir in coarsely chopped cookies. Then freeze until hardened. Serve!Enjoy this cookies n cream ice cream with a dollop of homemade whipped cream for an extra special treat! StoreThis Oreo ice cream can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
FAQs about Oreo Ice CreamCan I make this without eggs? I am partial to egg yolk based ice creams, however you could omit the eggs if desired, but your ice cream will not be nearly as creamy. Do I have to use Oreos? Nope! Although I think Oreos are the best, you can use any cookie you prefer. You can choose gluten-free sandwich cookies to make this gluten-free. Trader Joe's JoJo's are great in this recipe as well. Even crispy chocolate chip cookies would taste good in this ice cream. Is cookies and cream and Oreo the same? Yes! Cookies and Cream is just a great way to name this ice cream without mentioning a brand. More Delicious Recipes:If you love this cookies n cream recipe, try these:
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Ice cream makerPeople always ask me what kind of ice cream maker I use, I have two! This Cuisinart Ice Cream maker , and this Cuisinart Stainless Steel Ice Cream Maker . StoreWe store homemade ice cream in a glass tupperware with a lid. There are also great containers that are made for storing ice cream, like these 1-quart storage tubs and this jumbo 2.5 quart container (for larger batches). Ingredient Substitutions
Serving: 0.33cupsCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 522IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 3mg More Delicious Recipes:If you love this cookies n cream recipe, try these:
This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase a product through a link you clicked on here, I receive a portion of the sale. Thank you for supporting JoyFoodSunshine! Is Cookies and Cream ice cream the same as Oreo ice cream?Is cookies and cream and Oreo the same? Yes! Cookies and Cream is just a great way to name this ice cream without mentioning a brand.
What is cookies and cream ice cream made of?Cookies and cream ice cream generally mixes in crumbled chocolate sandwich cookies into vanilla ice cream, though variations exist which might instead use chocolate, coffee or mint ice cream.
How long do you churn ice cream in a maker?In an ice cream maker, it takes around 20-45 minutes to churn ice cream. This is assuming you've already frozen the bowl, which alone can take anywhere from 4 to 12 hours. If you're planning to make ice cream in the next day, be sure to put yours in the freeze right now!
How do I make my ice cream creamy?At the very least, chilling your base ensures it'll churn into ice cream as fast as possible, which translates into small ice crystals for creamier ice cream. Chilling your base also gives you the added advantage of tasting it in close-to-final form, so you can make final flavor adjustments.
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