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    Home » Frozen Treats » Cookies & Cream Ice Cream

    Eggless Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Recipe

    Published: Aug 24, 2015 · Modified: Feb 11, 2021 by Pavani · 12 Comments

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    Creamy, decadent and delicious Cookies and Cream Ice cream. This recipe is egg-free, easy to make and is a perfect summer treat.

    White bowl with 3 scoops of cookies and cream ice cream

    Who doesn't like Ice Cream? My family loves them and I love making them. We have been enjoying homemade ice cream all summer long.

    Did you know that 'Cookies & Cream' flavor is one of the most popular ice cream flavors in the US. I would probably agree because my kids enjoyed it a lot.

    This frozen treat is nothing but vanilla ice cream base swirled with crushed chocolate wafer cookies (like oreos). My version has no eggs, but it is creamy and decadent.

    You need an ice cream maker to make this yummy summer treat. But if you don't have one, I have included an alternate method in FAQ.

    What makes this eggless recipe creamy is the addition of cream cheese and corn starch. It prevents in the formation of icicles and keeps it soft even when frozen.

    Hand holding a scoop of ice cream

    Ingredients

    Here is what you need to make this frozen dessert:

    • Dairy - whole milk, heavy cream
    • Cream cheese - is an interesting addition and helps in preventing the formation of icicles to make creamy, soft ice cream
    • Sugar, cornstarch, light corn syrup
    • Pure vanilla extract or vanilla crush adds beautiful flavor
    • Chocolate wafer cookies - we love Oreos here
    Ingredients needed - milk, heavy cream, sugar, oreos, cream cheese, cornstarch, crushed vanilla

    Instructions

    In a small bowl, whisk corn starch with 3tbsp milk and set aside.

    Whisking cornstarch into milk

    Combine remaining milk, heavy cream, sugar and light corn syrup in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 4 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved.

    Turn off the heat. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture.

    Return to boil and cook on moderately high heat, whisking continuously, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of the spoon, about 3~4 minutes.

    Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese and vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool completely. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

    Step by step photos showing the making of vanilla base, addition of cream cheese and vanilla

    Once thoroughly chilled, follow your ice cream machine instructions to make the ice cream. Stir in the crushed oreos into the ice cream and enjoy right away or freeze for later.

    Crushed oreos
    Step by step photos showing churning of ice cream and addition of crushed oreos

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make the ice cream without an ice cream maker?

    Use a food processor to make the most creamy ice cream. Freeze the base flat in a large ziplock bag. Once frozen, break up the frozen base into chunks. Pulse the chunks in the food processor and freeze again.

    Can I use low fat milk?

    I highly recommend using full fat milk because that gives the best texture. But you can use 2% milk if you really have to. Try not to use 1% or skim.

    White bowl with ice cream

    Tips

    • For the best texture, use full fat milk.
    • Chill the custard well before churning the ice cream.
    • Make sure to freeze the ice cream container according to your machine instructions. Mine has to be frozen for at least 24 hours.
    • Oreos can be finely crushed as I did. Or you can chop them into big and medium size chunks to give some texture to the dessert.

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    Cookies & Cream Ice Cream

    Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

    Creamy and decadent ice cream that is easy to make and absolutely delicious. Crushed chocolate cream wafer cookies are stirred into eggless vanilla ice cream base.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Chilling Time:: 10 hrs
    Total Time: 10 hrs 30 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 Servings

    Ingredients

    • 1½ tablespoons Corn Starch
    • 2 cups Whole milk, divided use
    • 1¼ cups Heavy cream
    • ⅔ cup Sugar
    • 1½ tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
    • 2 tablespoons Pure Vanilla extract or vanilla crush
    • 3 tbsps Cream cheese, softened
    • 12 ~ 15 Oreos (or chocolate wafer cookies), crushed or chopped*

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, whisk corn starch with 3tbsp milk and set aside.
    • Combine remaining milk, heavy cream, sugar and light corn syrup in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 4 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved.
    • Turn off the heat. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture.
    • Return to boil and cook on moderately high heat, whisking continuously, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of the spoon, about 3~4 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese and vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool completely. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
    • Once thoroughly chilled, follow your ice cream machine instructions to make the ice cream. Stir in the crushed oreos into the ice cream and enjoy right away or freeze for later.

    Notes

    • For the best texture, use full fat milk.
    • Chill the custard well before churning the ice cream.
    • Make sure to freeze the ice cream container according to your machine instructions. Mine has to be frozen for at least 24 hours.
    • Oreos can be finely crushed as I did. Or you can chop them into big and medium size chunks to give some texture to the dessert.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 197kcal
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    Comments

    1. Priya Srinivasan

      August 24, 2015 at 6:30 am

      Wow!! pavani, superb yaar!! loving it, i want that cone now, lip-smacking good!!!

      Reply
    2. Srivalli

      August 24, 2015 at 11:14 am

      Gosh wish I had it right for myself!..too good Pavani...

      Reply
    3. vaishali sabnani

      August 24, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      This is one flavor that I really enjoy, we have a popular brand which sells cookies and cream , and it is delicious, but Pavani, your ice cream looks better than the store one also. Must give it a try.

      Reply
    4. Sarita

      August 25, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      Cookies ice cream must have tasted great! Nice recipe.

      Reply
    5. sneha datar

      August 30, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      Irresistible cookies ice cream.

      Reply
    6. Sowmya :)

      October 21, 2015 at 12:36 am

      Looks delectable....lovely clicks!

      Reply
    7. Mayuri Patel

      May 27, 2018 at 5:44 pm

      Pavani, its bed time and your clicks are tempting me!!!! I've tasted cookies and cream ice cream once and loved it. I was wondering if I could use honey or maple syrup instead of corn syrup?

      Reply
    8. Toni Dash

      August 31, 2020 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      This is so good and delicious!! Everyone loved this treat!

      Reply
    9. Kathryn Donangelo

      August 31, 2020 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      I never knew ice cream could be so delicious without eggs! Cookies and cream is my all time favorite and this was so amazing!!

      Reply
    10. Angela

      August 31, 2020 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      Great consistency and great taste. A recipe everyone loved.

      Reply
    11. Traci

      August 31, 2020 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      Fun, easy, and delicious! Love it that this is eggless too. Thanks for sharing another winner!

      Reply
    12. Shelley

      August 31, 2020 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      So brilliant to use cream cheese and corn starch as an egg substitute - I didn't know that could work, but it's both smart and delicious! My ice cream maker doesn't get used enough, and now I have a wonderful new reason to fire that baby up! You're so right - cookies and cream is ALWAYS a huge fave!

      Reply

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