This Cookies and Cream Ice Cream is rich, smooth, and creamy! Let's not forget the most important part, it's decadent, and you're gonna love it!
Ever since I made my Double Berry Ice Cream with a custard base, I've been making a long list of ice cream flavors to make this way.
There is just something so spectacular about that richness and texture you can only get from a custard based. Seriously. If you are a no churn ice cream person, I get that, I love that way too, but if you have an ice cream maker, or were even thinking about getting one....it is worth it.
Custard base is not hard at all. It's totally worth the tiny bit of effort to get this freakishly perfect frozen concoction.
That brings me to this Cookies and Cream Ice Cream. Yum! Y'all ever since Kelsie was diagnosed with food allergies, we have had to omit certain things from our lives, and ice cream was one of those things, unless it was homemade.
Corn allergies suck. All food allergies suck, she has a list of several, but a corn allergy ya'll...corn syrup. It's in EVERYTHING! Especially ice cream.
When she was first diagnosed I remember going to Whole Foods looking for ice cream, at that time we were also omitting eggs from our diet, and finding an ice cream without corn syrup AND eggs, was impossible.
I started making all sorts of no churn ice creams. They were a great alternative. However, now she can have eggs!
Even with eggs though, finding an ice cream without corn syrup is like finding a needle in a hay stack, unless you buy sugar free. Sometimes sugar free is sweetened with not so great stuff, so homemade is really the only way to do things.
When working on my list of ice creams that I wanted to make, Kelsie requested one that she missed the most, cookies and cream.
My first thought was you can't have Oreos. Then I remembered that Annie's Homegrown makes their version of a chocolate sandwich cookie with cream filling, and I told her, no problem!
Y'all, this Cookies and Cream Ice Cream is free from artificial ingredients, thanks to Annie's Homegrown cookies. No corn syrup - and they are organic! They contain soy lecithin, which even though Kelsie has a soy allergy, the lecithin doesn't seem to bother her.
This is probably one of the best Cookies and Cream Ice Creams that I've had. It's probably because it's homemade. 😉
What cookies are in cookies and cream ice cream?
Traditionally you will find chocolate sandwich cookies. However, with the options now in those sandwich type cookies, the flavors are endless, depending on which sandwich cookies you buy.
How do you make Cookies and Cream Ice Cream?
- Start by crushing up your sandwich cookies.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Set aside.
- Heat the milk and whipping cream until it reaches 140 degrees. Remove from the stove top.
- Whisking the egg sugar mix, very slowly add ⅓ of the hot cream/milk mix to the egg/sugar mix. Whisk until blended. Now pour the rest of the cream/milk mix in, and whisk to combine.
- Pour the custard back into the sauce pan, and heat over medium heat until the mix reaches 175 degrees. (this will kill any bacteria the eggs may have)
- Once the temp has been reached, pour into a large bowl, stir in the vanilla extract, and place in the fridge for two to three hours.
- Once the custard has cooled, add to your favorite ice cream maker. Once the ice cream is churned, fold in your crushed cookies and serve. Or freeze until ready to eat.
Here are some of our favorite homemade ice creams:
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
This Cookies and Cream Ice Cream is rich, smooth, and creamy! Let's not forget the most important part, it's decadent, and you're gonna love it!
Ingredients
- 1 package Annie's Homegrown Grabbit's Cookies you can use another brand, you'll need 20 cookies
- 4 eggs
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extrac
Instructions
- Place the Annie's Homegrown Grabbit's Cookies in a gallon zip top bag, and using a rolling pin, or your hands, crush the cookies, leaving a few chunks. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Set aside.
- In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, heat the milk and whipping cream until it reaches 140 degrees. Remove from the stove top.
- While whisking the egg sugar mix, very slowly add ⅓ of the hot cream/milk mix to the egg/sugar mix. Whisk until blended. Now pour the rest of the cream/milk mix in, and whisk to combine.
- Pour the custard back into the sauce pan, and heat over medium heat until the mix reaches 175 degrees. (this will kill any bacteria the eggs may have)
- Once the temp has been reached, pour into a large bowl, stir in the vanilla extract, and place in the fridge for two to three hours.
- Once the custard is cold, remove from the fridge, and pour into your ice cream maker, freezing according to the manufactures directions. When the ice cream is ready, pour into a freezer safe container, and fold in the crushed cookies, leaving some to sprinkle on the top. Freeze until hard and scoopable. (about 6 hours)
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 805Total Fat: 53gSaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 276mgCarbohydrates: 76gFiber: 1gSugar: 54gProtein: 10g
Alli Smith
For me, homemade ice cream beats store bought any day of the week. I love that you were able to come up with a scrumptious ice cream so that your daughter can enjoy special treats. What a great mom you are! I want to make this soon.
candy
Must be the day for ice cream posts, who doesn't love cookies and ice cream. Sounds like we are going to have to have some ice cream after supper tonight.
Sarah Bailey
It is all about the ice cream right now! I am loving the idea of cookies and cream as well, I bet it has the most delicious flavour yum!
lisa
Cookies and cream ice cream is one of my favorites. I have loved it since I was little. I can't wait to try this recipe.
Angela Tolsma
A corn allergy would really suck! It is literally in everything and though I try to avoid it I don't have to worry about it ask much as someone being allergic. Cookies and Cream ice cream sounds like a great homemade replacement! It's always been one of my favorite chocolate bars.
Liz Mays
Ooh, I'd love to give this a try. Those chunks of cookie look really good. I think this would be a hit!
Pam
All these posts about ice cream are making me crave some. This looks absolutely delicious to me right now.
Cheryl
Cookies and cream is a classic and this looks delicious and so full of cookies! I need to try this for myself!
Nancy Johnson Horn
This looks delicious. I'll have to try this with my kids before summer end. They would love it
Amber Nelson
Ok, I have never made my own ice cream, but I would gladly give it a try!
Melissa
It looks so good but I have never made ice cream. I have to try those cookies because I have never seen them and leave ice cream making to you.
Mimi Green
I'm not the churn type of ice cream. I just found out my kids have food allergies so I have to start making adjustments.
Terri Steffes
And to all f that add dairy free!! I finally found a company that has a sugar free dairy free and gluten free but like you I discovered the joy of homemade!
Eloise
oh dear! I'm slobbering all over myself (much like a dog would!) because that photo of ice cream is perfect... don't mind me, just licking the computer screen... that looks amazing and I want some now!
Kita Bryant
I am loving all the amazing ice cream recipes I'm seeing lately! This one is one of my favorites!
Sandy N Vyjay
What a treat for the kids. The ice cream and cookie combo will leave the kids asking for more.
Adriana Lopez Martn
Cookies and cream is our ultimate favorite ice cream at home. Has the perfect amount of crunch and chocolatey flavor but not too overwhelming I wish I coudl try a sample now..
Tami
This is the second recipe for homemade ice cream I've come across today! This is not good. Now, I will never run out of ice cream and defeat my healthy eating goals! Oh, I believe it's worth it!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks
I love cookies and cream!! My all time favorite - I have never made it myself (why not). Looks like this might be the perfect time to give it a try. This recipe looks delicious!
Kiki
Oh WOW! You certainly didn't skimp on the cookies! Just how I like it. I happen to have a half-empty pack of golden oreos sitting in my pantry and I think I might try your recipe using those! Have a great weekend
Cheers
Kiki
Jeanine
Oh my goodness. This looks oh so delicious. I am a huge ice cream fanatic.. this looks so good, will have to give it a try!
Jasmine
This looks delicious and pretty simple to make! My daughter has lots of food allergies to this would be perfect
Veronika
I love trying new ice cream flavors! Yours looks so luscious, definitely want to try it)
Blythe Alpern
I can't wait to try and make this recipe at home. After chocolate peanut butter, cookies and cream is one of my favs. I love how the crunch of the cookies pairs so perfectly with the creamy ice cream.
Lily Ashley
Oh my this looks so tasty! I love ice cream and i am drooling right now.
Heather
Chocolate sandwich cookies are a favorite in our home and this ice cream would be much loved. It's still very warm in Arizona and we are enjoying pool days and ice cream daily.
Agnes
Yummy! This is the second post about homemade ice cream I have read today. I think its a sign I should start making my own. I have always wanted to but never got to it.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
This looks like a delicious flavour of ice cream. I don't have an ice cream maker, and have tried no churn a few times. I know my grandkids would love this for sure.
Karyn
This looks delicious..theres nothing like homemade icecream beats shop bought any day. You have inspired me to start making my own again
Teri
Oh, my! I just showed this recipe to my youngest daughter (she's crazy about Cookies N Cream anything)...her eyes popped and her mouth was wide open. I've got to make this yummy looking ice cream for her. Great recipe!
Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman
We love ice cream at our house! We even have two ice cream freezers - an old fashioned cranker and a shiny new electric machine. My husband and kids would love this flavor - I'll have to put it on our list.
AnnMarie John
That's pure awesome! I love making homemade ice cream and popsicles at home especially since my daughter loves helping out! I'd love to try and make this for the family!
Catvills
Oh goodness. That cookies and cream ice cream looks so divine! Better than store-bought versions. I am going to get the ingredients ready and whip away on the weekend. Can't wait!
Laurie @ Girl & Tonic
Ohh now I'm craving cookies & cream ice cream - love this healthy natural alternative. Going to try making it myself soon!
Carol Cassara
Another awesome ice cream recipe for me to try! Thanks for this! The kids love cookies and cream and it would be nice to be able to make it for them when the come visit!
Farrah Less G.
Loving all the ice cream recipe ideas I am reading right now. My husband favorite cookies and cream our anniversary is fast approaching and this is a perfect gift for him. He is so easy to please!
Swathi
These are so good, bringing ice cream to another another level with cookies. I need to made this for my kids as a treat.
Journa Ramirez
I'm a huge fan of ice cream with any flavor but cookies and cream is the best. Now I can make some on my own. Thank you so much. You made my day!
Anosa
I am going gaga on researching of some refreshments since its already summer time. Glad I find a lot over the internet. Thanks to you for sharing your recipes. I will look forward for more.