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Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Recipe

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This Cookies and Cream Ice Cream recipe offers a creamy, delightful homemade treat featuring crushed chocolate sandwich cookies blended into rich vanilla ice cream. Perfect for dessert lovers craving a mix of smooth, sweet ice cream with crunchy cookie bits, this recipe is simple to prepare with an ice cream maker and requires minimal ingredients.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  2. Churn Ice Cream: Pour the prepared mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Continue until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve texture, typically about 20-30 minutes depending on your machine.
  3. Add Cookies: During the last few minutes of churning, incorporate the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies to evenly distribute them throughout the ice cream.
  4. Freeze to Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Once set, scoop the creamy cookies and cream ice cream into bowls or cones and enjoy the perfect balance of creamy texture with crunchy cookie pieces.

Notes

  • Ensure the sugar is completely dissolved to avoid grainy texture in the ice cream.
  • If you don’t have an ice cream maker, place the mixture in a freezer-safe container and stir vigorously every 30 minutes until set.
  • Add the cookies near the end of churning to keep them crunchy and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container to prevent ice crystals from forming.
  • For a dairy-free alternative, substitute heavy cream and milk with coconut cream and almond milk but expect slight flavor variation.

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