Description
Dive into the playful world of Cookie Monster with this homemade Cookie Monster Ice Cream! Packed with crumbled cookies and a stunning blue hue, this treat isn’t just delicious—it’s a feast for the eyes. Perfect for kids’ parties or as a nostalgic treat for those who are young at heart, this ice cream is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cupsheavy cream
- 1 cupwhole milk
- 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
- 1 tbspvanilla extract
- Blue food coloring (gel for best color)
- 1 cupcrushed chocolate chip cookies
- 1/2 cupcrushed Oreo cookies
- Mini chocolate chip cookies for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice Cream Base:In a large mixing bowl,whisktogether heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is completely dissolved.Add blue food coloring a little at a time, stirring until you achieve a bright, Cookie Monster-blue color.
- In a large mixing bowl,whisktogether heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add blue food coloring a little at a time, stirring until you achieve a bright, Cookie Monster-blue color.
- Churn the Ice Cream:Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Mix in Cookies:A few minutes before the ice cream is done churning, add in the crushed chocolate chip and Oreo cookies.
- A few minutes before the ice cream is done churning, add in the crushed chocolate chip and Oreo cookies.
- Freeze:Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and smooth the top with aspatula.Garnish with mini chocolate chip cookies, then cover and freeze until firm, about 4-6 hours.
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and smooth the top with aspatula.
- Garnish with mini chocolate chip cookies, then cover and freeze until firm, about 4-6 hours.
- Serve and Enjoy:Once firm, scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy the delightful, cookie-packed treat!
- Once firm, scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy the delightful, cookie-packed treat!
Notes
For a more vibrant color, ensure to use a gel-based blue food coloring.
If you don’t have an ice cream maker, see the FAQ section for alternative methods.
Nutrition
- Calories: Approx. 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 3g
