Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Recipe
This easy-to-make Cookies and Cream Ice Cream combines rich homemade vanilla ice cream with classic Oreo cookies, creating a creamy, dreamy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Made without an ice cream maker, this no-churn recipe uses whipped heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk for a smooth, velvety texture studded with crunchy cookie bits.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cookies
- 22 Oreo cookies, coarsely crushed (about 2 1/4 cups), divided
- Whip the Cream: Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the 2 cups of heavy cream in a large bowl until foamy, about 3 minutes. This step is key for creating the creamy, airy texture of the ice cream.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk and Vanilla: Gradually stream in the 14 oz. of sweetened condensed milk and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, continuing to beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes more. This mixture forms the rich and sweet ice cream base.
- Fold in Cookies: Gently fold in 2 cups of the coarsely crushed Oreo cookies into the cream mixture to distribute cookie pieces evenly throughout the ice cream.
- Transfer and Add Topping: Pour the mixture into a 9″-by-5″ or 8 1/2″-by-4 1/2″ loaf pan. Tap the pan gently to release any trapped air bubbles. Sprinkle the remaining cookie crumbs evenly over the top for added texture and flavor.
- Freeze Until Firm: Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or up to 1 day until the ice cream is firm and scoopable.
- Make Ahead Tip: You can prepare this ice cream up to 1 week in advance. Just tightly wrap it and keep it stored in the freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat heavy cream to achieve the richest texture.
- Be gentle when folding in the crushed cookies to keep the airy texture of the whipped cream intact.
- You can substitute Oreos with any chocolate sandwich cookies of your choice.
- If the ice cream becomes too hard after freezing, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping.
- This no-churn recipe requires no special equipment, making it perfect for beginners and those without an ice cream maker.
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