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Easy Creamy No-Churn Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

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A quick and easy no-churn cookies and cream ice cream recipe that delivers creamy texture and crunchy cookie chunks without the need for an ice cream machine.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • About 15 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreo), crushed into chunks

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to help the heavy cream whip faster and fluffier.
  2. Pour the cold heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip the cream until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes. Avoid overbeating.
  3. In a separate large bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture using a spatula to lighten the base. Then fold in the remaining whipped cream carefully to keep the mixture airy and smooth.
  5. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into chunks, avoiding pulverizing them into crumbs.
  6. Gently fold the cookie chunks into the creamy mixture until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container, smoothing the top with a spatula. Cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap.
  8. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results. Let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping if too hard.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better volume. Fold ingredients gently to keep the mixture airy. Use fresh cookies for best crunch. Let ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping if too hard. Variations include peanut butter swirl, mint cookies, vegan substitutions, and adding fresh berries or nuts.

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