Oreo Ice Cream

Rich and creamy vanilla ice cream loaded with chunks of Oreos, makes this Oreo ice cream recipe an easy and tasty favorite.

While summer is winding down you can never have enough ice cream - from strawberry ice cream to orange creamsicles to dulce de leche ice cream, you can never go wrong with something cold and creamy.

To be honest, we never need an excuse for some ice cream. We could have it year round. There is just something about a big bowl of ice cream paired with a Heartsong cookie! Cookies and ice cream just go together so you might as well have it all in one bowl.

Oreo ice cream is about as simple as it gets. Vanilla ice cream with Oreos? I mean what could be better? Oreos are the best selling cookie in the world for a reason. Shoot... I love them so much, I tried my own homemade oreos, which are pretty outstanding and would work great in this ice cream.

And you can never go wrong with topping it on an Oreo tart.

Why This Recipe Works

• Oreo lovers - If you are a fan of Oreos, this ice cream is Oreos on steroids.
• Better than store-bought - The charm of crafting homemade ice cream lies in of knowing every ingredient that goes into it, resulting in a flavor that surpasses anything found in store-bought varieties.
• Impress guests - By making enough for 10-12 scoops, depending on the size, you have enough ice cream for a party.

Jump to:

• Why This Recipe Works
• Recipe Ingredients
• Ingredient Swaps
• Step-by-Step Photos
• FAQs
• Equipment
• Homemade Ice Cream Tips
• Other Ice Cream Recipes
• Oreo Ice Cream

Recipe Ingredients

• Granulated sugar - Sweetens the ice cream base. The amount of sugar can be adjusted to your taste.
• Salt - A pinch of salt helps balance the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor of the ice cream.
• Xanthan gum - Helps prevent ice crystals from forming.
• Heavy cream - Heavy cream is essential for giving your ice cream a rich and creamy texture. Look for cream with a high fat content, usually around 36%, for the best results.
• Milk - Whole milk provides the necessary liquid component for the ice cream base. The fat content in whole milk contributes to the creaminess.
• Light corn syrup - Corn syrup is a type of invert sugar, which means it has the ability to inhibit sugar crystallization. In ice cream, this can help prevent the formation of large sugar crystals that can make the ice cream gritty.
• Vanilla extract - Enhances the overall flavor of the ice cream. Choose pure vanilla extract for the best taste.
• Oreos - The star of the show! Crushed Oreo cookies are what make this ice cream Oreo-flavored. You can adjust the quantity to your preference, but typically, about 20 crushed Oreos for a standard batch should suffice.

Ingredient Swaps

As with any recipe, you can switch things up if needed. Some variations include:

• I use granulated sugar in this ice cream recipe, but light brown sugar is a good substitute and offers a slightly different flavor.
• Whole milk and heavy cream are my go-tos, but you can also use any skim milk and half-and-half if needed. It just won't be as creamy. You can also go with non-dairy alternatives such as coconut milk, almond milk, or cashew milk.
• If you're gluten intolerant, opt for gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies or chocolate wafers for your cookies and cream mix-ins. Many gluten-free cookie options are available in stores.
• If you're a fan of chocolate you could also try this chocolate Oreo ice cream.

Step-by-Step Photos

Please note full ingredient list and instructions can be found in recipe card below.

Heat the heavy cream, milk and corn syrup in a medium pot over medium heat. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt and xanthan gum.

Whisk in the sugar mixture until there are no lumps and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from pot and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

Stir the vanilla extract in and add to the ice cream maker, churning for 20 minutes or until done.

Crush the Oreos in a Ziploc bag and add to the ice cream maker, churning for another 30 seconds.

Add the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least four hours.

FAQs

Equipment

The equipment you use is important to how the Oreo ice cream recipe turns out. What is needed is the following:

• Saucepan - Needed to make the custard.
• Ice cream maker - Churns the base into ice cream.
• Loaf pan - A loaf pan is a good way to keep the ice cream in the freezer.

Homemade Ice Cream Tips

• Use the best ingredients – When making ice cream you want to use the best ingredients possible so use organic milk and cream. Also use high quality products when it comes to added flavorings like vanilla extract. Never use imitation vanilla.
• Don’t cut the fat and calories – Ice cream is not the dessert that you should be cutting the fat. It depends on the high-fat content to create a creamy texture. If you go lower fat, it will cause an icy ice cream. If you’re on a diet, just have a smaller scoop!
• Add extract at right time – If you add an extract or alcohol while the custard is too hot, you won’t get the actual flavor as it will cook out slightly. Just wait until right before you pour the custard into the ice cream maker to add it.
• Chill the custard – You don’t necessarily need to chill the custard overnight, but you want to chill until it is as cold as possible.
• Use frozen bowl – Make sure your ice cream bowl has been frozen for at least 24 hours, otherwise you aren’t giving the ice cream a great chance of freeze.
• Start ice cream motor first – Do not pour the custard in the frozen bowl before starting the ice cream maker. It will start freezing upon contact. You want the motor running and slowly pour the custard in.
• Add Oreos at the end – Never add your Oreos at the beginning of the process. You want to add them when it looks like there is about a minute left in the churning process.
• Don’t overchurn – Always error on the side of caution when it comes to churning your homemade ice cream. You do not want it to be hard. Remember it will continue to freeze once you place in the freezer.
• Keep it creamy – Homemade ice cream can turn hard as we don’t add preservatives, however xanthan gum or a tablespoon of vodka will help keep it creamy.

Other Ice Cream Recipes

If you’ve tried this Oreo ice cream recipe or any other recipe on Chisel & Fork, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below. And if you are looking for other ideas, you can never go wrong with peaches and cream ice cream! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube to see more tasty meals and anything else I'm up to.