{"id":1993718,"date":"2024-06-17T21:02:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T02:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=1993718"},"modified":"2024-06-17T21:02:04","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T02:02:04","slug":"cookies-and-cream-ice-cream","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cookies-and-cream-ice-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"Cookies and Cream Ice Cream"},"content":{"rendered":"
For me, the best part of cookies and cream ice cream is the texture. I love it when my ice cream disperses big pieces of buried treasure-like mix-ins throughout, but there\u2019s still flavor in every millimeter so you\u2019re not just digging through inches of vanilla ice cream for the good stuff.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s what this cookies and cream ice cream recipe is all about. Thick, rich ice cream holds together crispy Oreo pieces that soften just slightly over time. You\u2019ll find both tiny cookie flecks and<\/em> coarse Oreo chunks in this ice cream, so there\u2019s Oreo cookie in every lick.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, whisk together the whole milk and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.<\/p>\n Whisk in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until combined.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Keep your storage container in the freezer while you make this recipe. That way the ice cream stays cold and doesn\u2019t melt as soon as it hits a room-temperature container.<\/p>\n Fill the cylinder of the ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full. Keep the leftover ice cream base in the fridge to churn later, once the cylinder is cleaned and refrozen.<\/p>\n Freeze the ice cream according to the manufacturer\u2019s directions, tumbling in the crushed Oreos during the last minute of processing.<\/p>\n Transfer the ice cream to freezer-safe containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze the ice cream until it\u2019s firm, two to four hours.<\/p>\n Store your ice cream in an airtight container and keep it in the freezer for up to two months. I like to keep my ice cream more towards the front of the freezer where it\u2019s a bit warmer so it\u2019s easier to scoop.<\/p>\n The best way to coarsely crush Oreos is by chopping them up on a cutting board with a sharp chef\u2019s knife. Or, place them in a resealable bag and securely close the top. Take a rolling pin and give it a few good whacks until the Oreos are coarsely crushed.<\/p>\n For this cookies and cream ice cream recipe in particular, you do need an ice cream maker. However, we have our own method on how to make ice cream without an ice cream maker<\/a>. It\u2019s a simple technique that creates a great-tasting vanilla ice cream. Turn it into cookies and cream ice cream by folding in crushed Oreos once it\u2019s whipped. Easy!<\/p>\n However, in the future, if you\u2019d like to make more complicated homemade ice cream recipes<\/a> that are beyond vanilla ice cream with mix-ins, we recommend investing in one of the best ice cream makers<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our cookies and cream ice cream doesn,\u00c4\u00f4t hold back when it comes to the amount of Oreo cookies inside, creating a smooth vanilla ice cream and crispy Oreo texture that tastes 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