Description
Cookie Monster Ice Cream is a no-churn, easy-to-make homemade ice cream that combines rich vanilla cream with a fun blue color and crunchy cookie mix-ins. Using just a few simple ingredients, this vibrant dessert layers creamy ice cream with mini Oreos and Chips Ahoy cookies for a delicious treat that’s perfect for parties or anytime you want a nostalgic cookie-inspired frozen dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 drops blue gel food coloring
Mix-ins
- 2 (1-oz) packages Oreo mini snack-size cookies
- 2 (1-oz) packages Chips Ahoy mini snack-size cookies
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: Using a mixer, beat the cold heavy whipping cream until it thickens and forms stiff peaks. This creates the creamy texture base of your no-churn ice cream.
- Add Condensed Milk and Flavoring: Pour in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and add 3-4 drops of blue gel food coloring. Gently fold the mixture until everything is fully combined and smooth, ensuring the blue color is evenly distributed.
- Layer Ice Cream and Cookies: Spoon half of the blue ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container. Then sprinkle half of the slightly crushed mini Oreos and Chips Ahoy cookies over the top. Repeat by adding the remaining ice cream and topping it with the rest of the crushed cookies for added texture and flavor.
- Freeze: Place the container in the freezer and allow the ice cream to set for 5-6 hours or ideally overnight for the best texture and firmness.
- Serve: When ready to enjoy, take the ice cream out of the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly, making it easier to scoop and serve.
Notes
- Use cold heavy cream for better whipping results.
- You can substitute the cookies with your favorite chocolate chip or sandwich cookies.
- Gently fold ingredients to retain the whipped cream’s volume for a light texture.
- Allow the ice cream to soften slightly before scooping for easier serving.
- Store any leftovers covered in the freezer for up to one week.
