Who doesn’t love a good ice cream cone? Or maybe you prefer yours in a bowl. Either way, digging into something sweet, cold, and filled with cookies on that hot summer day is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. I love it so much I have even made a Oreo Cookies & Cream Cake that is like the ice cream but in a layer cake form. I have a LOT of ice cream recipes on here because it’s one of our favorite things to make during the summer, but really all year long. Store-bought ice cream just isn’t the same! Especially with this flavor where they can never seem to strike a satisfying balance of cookies to ice cream. Oreos are delicious all on their own, but it amazes me what you can do with any dessert when you add some Oreos to it. Some of my other favorite Oreo desserts are No-Bake Oreo Pie, Oreo Balls, Cookies and Cream Macarons, and these irresistible Slutty Brownies. Let’s talk about the cookies for a minute. This isn’t your typical fine fairy dust cookie crumb sprinkle that you might have had before in cookies and cream ice cream. Or a plain vanilla with just a few bits of cookie here and there. We’re talking two packages of Oreo cookie chunks, I mean CHUNKS, throughout this delicious homemade vanilla ice cream. It doesn’t go quite so far as to turn the ice cream grey, but we’re getting borderline here because this is how I like my cookies and cream ice cream! I guarantee you will be so proud of yourself when you take a bite of this delicious homemade dessert and won’t be going back to the grocery store to buy any other brand of cookies and cream ice cream. This is the cookies and cream I remember from my childhood when it used to be my favorite flavor before brands started getting stingy with the cookies. Homemade ice cream can seem a little intimidating, but this recipe is seriously so easy, egg-free, and no cooking involved. All you need is your ice cream maker and a little bit of time for it to freeze. Of course you can always use your favorite vanilla custard base made with eggs if you prefer, but I actually really like this one best with the uncooked version. Plus, it’s less intimidating if you are new to ice cream making.
Recipe Ingredients
Heavy cream: While you can make ice cream with half-and-half, I prefer using heavy cream for its higher fat content, which will give you the creamiest ice cream. Milk: Whole milk is best for ice cream, although you can compensate for lower fat percentages by decreasing the milk a bit and adding some extra cream to make up for it. Sugar: Granulated sugar gives just the right amount of sweetness in combination with the Oreos. Vanilla extract: I love using my homemade vanilla extract which adds a wonderful depth of flavor to our cookies and cream ice cream. Oreos: Regular Oreos work great or if you are feeling frisky, go ahead and choose your favorite flavored oreo (mint for me!).
How to Make Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Pro Tip: Hold a few of the cookie chunks in reserve to sprinkle on top of your ice cream before freezing. Not only does it make the ice cream look pretty and enticing, but it’s so satisfying to scoop through when you can already see big chunks like that!
Tips for the Best Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Other Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
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More Ice Cream Recipes
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