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Mint Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Irresistibly Creamy Mint Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Recipe

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This Mint Cookies and Cream Ice Cream is a homemade delight, featuring real peppermint and crunchy Oreo pieces.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 cup whole milk Low-fat milk can be used but may alter texture
  • 4 large egg yolks Egg substitute can be used but may affect flavor
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure for better flavor
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Use to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
Visual Appeal
  • 3-5 drops natural green food coloring Optional
Crunch and Flavor
  • 2 cups crushed Oreo cookies About 20 Oreos; any chocolate sandwich cookie can be used

Equipment

  • ice cream maker
  • Medium saucepan
  • Heatproof Bowl
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and whole milk and heat until 165°F.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar until thick and pale.
  3. Slowly pour hot cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously.
  4. Return mixture to saucepan and cook over low heat until it thickens to 165°F.
  5. Strain the custard through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl set over ice, then refrigerate.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract, peppermint extract, salt, and food coloring, if desired.
  7. Pour cooled custard into the ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  8. Add crushed Oreo cookies in the last 30 seconds of churning.
  9. Transfer ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for about 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best texture, consume within 1-2 weeks and store in a shallow airtight container to minimize ice formation.

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