Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Cookies and Cream Ice Cream is the perfect homemade ice cream that's made using four simple ingredients. It's rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. Sure to be your favorite flavor to enjoy on a hot summer day. 

If you're craving more delicious ice cream recipes, then try making some creamy Vanilla Ice Cream or Mint Chocolate Ice Cream. 

This summer if you're anything like me, then you plan to enjoy as many frozen treats as possible. And that definitely includes ice cream.

Speaking of ice cream, I remember when I was little and each summer my dad would pull out his special ice cream maker. This thing required salt to make it work and I remember it made the loudest sound as the container with the ice cream mixture would churn around to turn the creamy base into ice cream.

Now don’t get me wrong, the homemade ice cream was certainly worth the wait and the noise. I remember he would add in fresh strawberries or peaches. Each time I would savor the sweet treat wondering why he didn't make it more often.

Once I grew up, I realized why he reserved this for special occasions, it was a whole process to make. The base mixture had to be made first, followed by setting up the machine, and I can only imagine the headache it must have been to break that thing down and clean it.

I know that with time, ice cream machines are better, faster, and quieter but today I'm going to share with you a recipe that requires no machine whatsoever. That’s right, no churning is needed to enjoy a batch of homemade ice cream at home.

Let's get started!

Why You'll Love This Ice Cream 

• COOKIES! - It's made using the best cookies that can be cut into chunks to make sure that you get a little taste of Oreo cookie in each bite. 
• Easy to Make - A simple homemade ice cream recipe that only requires four ingredients and can be made using a mixer or ice cream maker. No rock salt or egg yolks (egg-free) are required. 
• Homemade - Tailor it to your taste and preference because you know exactly what ingredients are being used to make it. 

Cookies n Cream Ice Cream Ingredients

1. Heavy Cream - Also known as heavy whipping cream is the main ingredient in making thick and creamy ice cream. Make sure it is cold and do not substitute this ingredient. 
2. Condensed Milk - Make sure it is canned sweetened condensed milk, it makes the ice cream rich in flavor and sweet. 
3. Vanilla Extract - Adds a hint of vanilla flavor to the ice cream base, be sure to use pure vanilla extract for a more natural flavor and not imitation. 
4. Chocolate Sandwich Cookies - Chocolate sandwich cookies or Oreo cookies are needed to add texture and a sweet cookie element to the ice cream mixture. I love using regular Oreo cookies, but you may substitute with double stuff or thins if you prefer. 

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and instructions.

How To Make Oreo Ice Cream

Begin the recipe by using a large bowl on a stand mixer. Add in the whipping cream and use a mixer on medium speed to begin whipping until stiff peaks form.

Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and continue mixing at low speed until the mixture begins to thicken. Add in the vanilla extract and continue mixing until combined.

Turn off the mixer and use a large spoon to stir in the Oreo cookie pieces. 

Place the ice cream in an airtight container and spread it in an even layer. Feel free to sprinkle more crushed Oreos on top before placing the ice cream in the freezer for at least 6 hours to freeze.

Remove the container from the freezer to serve in an ice cream cone or bowl. Enjoy!

Recipe Variations 

• Using an ice cream maker? You must omit the sweetened condensed milk and use 1 cup of whole milk (not skim milk) instead. Add ¾ cup of granulated sugar for sweetness. Omit the mixer and pour all of the liquid ingredients directly into the ice cream maker's freezer bowl. After the ice cream has churned in the machine for about 20 minutes, add the chopped Oreo cookies, and continue until the ice cream is thick and creamy. I love using the Cuisinart ice cream maker for this. 
• Try using Golden Oreos instead for more vanilla cookie flavor. 
• Switch up the cookies and use your favorite instead such as Biscoff cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate cookies, or shortbread cookies. 
• Try swirling in some peanut butter, chocolate syrup, or caramel sauce before placing it in the freezer. 

​Recipe Tips and Tricks

• If making no churn ice cream, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, this will help the ice cream to set and have a creamy texture.
• Keep in mind this is a homemade ice cream recipe and it will probably melt quicker than machine-made ice cream, so plan to serve shortly after removing it from the freezer.
• Before storing the ice cream in the freezer to chill, place it in an airtight container with a lid or cover it tightly with plastic wrap.  
• Use cold or chilled equipment to make the process much easier. 
• Chop the cookies into large chunks using a sharp knife. You can store the Oreo cookie chunks in a plastic storage bag until you're ready to make your ice cream. 
• This ice cream recipe makes about 1 ½ to 2 quarts of ice cream. 

​Storage Tips

Store the creamy ice cream in an airtight freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 5 days.

Remove the ice cream from the freezer and allow it to sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 minutes before scooping to serve.

Want More Easy Dessert Recipes? Try These:

• Cookies and Cream Popcorn
• Oreo Delight Recipe
• Chocolate Delight Recipe 
• Fudgy Mint Brownies
• No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake 
• Easy Banana Pudding Recipe (No Bake)
• Peanut Butter Milkshake Recipe 

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Original post date 08/28/2017. Updated 06/9/2021 and 08/20/2024.