This homemade Oreo Cookies Ice Cream combines a creamy vanilla base with plenty of crunchy cookie pieces in every scoop. Churned in a Cuisinart ice cream maker, it's an easy frozen treat for anyone who loves cookies and cream.
Why You'll Love This Oreo Cookies Ice Cream Recipe
Oreo cookies ice cream is a classic ice cream, loved many. This creamy, ice cream maker ice cream blends rich homemade vanilla ice cream with the a satisfying crunch of Oreo cookies for a nostalgic treat that brings back memories of childhood.
- Classic Favorite: It takes a favorite flavor combination and makes it even better with the fresh taste and creamy texture of homemade ice cream.
- Perfect Texture: Your ice cream maker will churn out a rich, smooth base, perfectly complementing the satisfying crunch of crushed Oreo cookies.
- Pure Indulgence: Every spoonful delivers that irresistible blend of sweet vanilla and chocolatey cookie pieces, making it a truly decadent treat.
Ingredients Overview
To make this delicious, Cuisinart Ice Cream maker sized ice cream, you'll need just a few basic ingredients. It starts with a rich base of heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla, which then gets loaded with plenty of broken Oreo cookies.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Oreo Cookies Ice Cream
Making this ice cream with your Cuisinart ice cream maker is simple: just combine the base ingredients, chill thoroughly, churn, and then fold in those delicious crushed Oreos. After a bit of time in the freezer, you'll have a creamy, homemade treat ready to enjoy.
Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 2: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is well chilled.
Step 3: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to set up your electric ice cream machine.
Step 4: Pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This typically takes about 20-25 minutes.
Step 5: Add the chopped Oreo cooking to the ice cream maker 5 minutes before end of the churning cycle. Allow the machine to mix in the cookies evenly.
Step 6: Remove scrape the dasher clean when the ice cream is the texture of soft serve ice cream.
Step 7: Transfer the ice cream to a freezer safe container like an insulated ice cream tub or a metal loaf pan.
Step 8: Crumble a few extra Oreo cookies over the top of the ice cream in the loaf pan and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming. Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until hardened and firm for scooping.
Top with whipped cream, some chocolate ganache, and a cherry for a classic sundae. Create a delicious Oreo milkshake by blending ice cream with milk and chocolate syrup.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations or substitutions when making this recipe.
- Cookie Swaps: Instead of traditional Oreos, try whole mini Oreos, golden Oreos, or even crushed chocolate chip cookies for a different flavor twist.
- Extract Options: While vanilla is classic, a touch of peppermint extract (especially around the holidays) and few drops of green food color add a holiday touch.
- Chocolate Drizzle: Swirl in some chocolate fudge sauce or melted chocolate when layering the ice cream into the storage container, for extra chocolatey goodness.
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making this recipe:
- Freeze the Bowl Solid: Ensure your Cuisinart freezer bowl is frozen solid. This typically takes 12-24 hours. A fully frozen bowl is essential for achieving the correct ice cream consistency and preventing an icy outcome.
- Chill Your Base Thoroughly: For the best, creamiest texture, make sure your ice cream base is completely chilled in the refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours, or even better, overnight. A well-chilled base will churn faster and more effectively.
- Crush Oreos to Your Liking: Decide how chunky you want your Oreos. For bigger pieces, break them by hand. For a more integrated cookie flavor, use a food processor to crush them finer. Don't turn them into dust, though!
- Add Oreos at the Right Time: Fold the crushed Oreo cookies into the ice cream during the last few minutes of churning. This prevents them from being pulverized too much and ensures they are evenly distributed throughout the batch.
- "Cure" To Harden: After churning, your ice cream will have a soft-serve consistency. Transfer it to an airtight container and "cure" it in the freezer for at least 2-4 hours to allow it to firm up to a perfect, scoopable texture.
Storage Options
Some recommended storage options for this recipe are:
- Freezer: Store freshly churned ice cream in an airtight container in the coldest part of your freezer for up to 2 weeks for the best quality and texture.
- Prevent Freezer Burn: To maintain freshness and prevent ice crystals, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the ice cream before placing the lid on the container.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This often happens if the base isn't chilled enough before churning, or if the freezer bowl wasn't completely frozen solid. Ensure both are very cold!
For this specific recipe (which doesn't use eggs and is not a custard base), cooking the base isn't usually required. Just combine, chill, and churn!her texture.
Adding them during the last few minutes of churning, and not over-mixing, helps prevent them from becoming too soft. Storing the ice cream in an airtight container also helps.
Churning time varies slightly, but it usually takes around 20-30 minutes for the ice cream to reach a soft-serve consistency in most Cuisinart models.
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Oreo Cookies Ice Cream
Equipment
- Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker ICE70
Ingredients
- 2½ cups heavy cream
- 1½ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- 20 Oreo cookies roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is completely dissolved.2½ cups heavy cream, 1½ cup whole milk, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 pinch of salt
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is well chilled.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions to set up your electric ice cream machine.
- Pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This typically takes about 20-25 minutes.
- About 5 minutes before the ice cream is finished churning, add the chopped Oreo cookies to the machine. Allow the machine to mix in the cookies evenly.20 Oreo cookies
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming. Seal the container with its lid and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Notes
- Freeze the Bowl Solid: Ensure your Cuisinart freezer bowl is frozen solid. This typically takes 12-24 hours. A fully frozen bowl is essential for achieving the correct ice cream consistency and preventing an icy outcome.
- Chill Your Base Thoroughly: For the best, creamiest texture, make sure your ice cream base is completely chilled in the refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours, or even better, overnight. A well-chilled base will churn faster and more effectively.
- Crush Oreos to Your Liking: Decide how chunky you want your Oreos. For bigger pieces, break them by hand. For a more integrated cookie flavor, use a food processor to crush them finer. Don't turn them into dust, though!
- Add Oreos at the Right Time: Fold the crushed Oreo cookies into the ice cream during the last few minutes of churning. This prevents them from being pulverized too much and ensures they are evenly distributed throughout the batch.
- "Cure" To Harden: After churning, your ice cream will have a soft-serve consistency. Transfer it to an airtight container and "cure" it in the freezer for at least 2-4 hours to allow it to firm up to a perfect, scoopable texture.
Kelly Bloom says
I scream for good ice cream, and this Oreo ice cream fits the bill. Just love making it in my Cuisinart ice cream maker!