Oreo Cookies Ice Cream

5 from 1 vote

This homemade Oreo Cookies Ice Cream takes an iconic classic to new heights with a creamy vanilla ice cream base and Oreo cookie chunks mixed into it.

Prep Time20

churning and harden2 35

Total Time2 55

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 532kcal

Author: Kelly Bloom

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

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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.

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