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A close-up of a bowl filled with scoops of delicious cookies and cream ice cream, garnished with an Oreo cookie.
Linda

Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

This no-churn cookies and cream ice cream recipe is unbelievably easy to make at home and tastes just like your favorite scoop shop treat, with rich vanilla ice cream studded with chocolate sandwich cookies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 475

Ingredients
  

For the Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups heavy cream cold
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
For the Cookies
  • 15-20 cookies chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos) (about 1.5 cups crushed)

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer with whisk attachment
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9x5 inch loaf pan or 2-quart freezer-safe container

Method
 

Prepare the Cookies
  1. Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a large zip-top bag and crush them into a mix of fine crumbs and small chunks using a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy glass. Set aside.
Whip the Cream
  1. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the cold heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to over-whip, or it can become grainy.
Combine Base Ingredients
  1. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  2. Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture to lighten it. Then, carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream until no streaks remain. The goal is to keep the mixture light and airy, so be gentle!
  3. Add about three-quarters of the crushed cookies to the ice cream base and gently fold them in until evenly distributed.
Assemble and Freeze
  1. Pour the ice cream mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan or a 2-quart freezer-safe container. Sprinkle the remaining crushed cookies over the top.
  2. Cover the container with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm enough to scoop. Enjoy your homemade treat!

Notes

1. For the best texture, make sure your heavy cream is very cold before whipping. You can even chill your mixing bowl and whisk attachment for 15 minutes in the freezer beforehand. 2. Feel free to experiment with different chocolate sandwich cookies, or even use other crushed cookies like chocolate chip or graham crackers for a fun twist. 3. This ice cream will keep well in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2-3 weeks, though it's best enjoyed within the first week for optimal freshness.