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Cookie Monster Ice Cream Recipe

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This Delightful Cookie Monster Ice Cream recipe is a fun and colorful treat combining a creamy blue ice cream base with crunchy, cookie mix-ins for a playful texture. Perfect for cookie lovers, it features a smooth, homemade ice cream made with heavy cream, milk, and a hint of vanilla, combined with crushed chocolate chip and Oreo cookies. Topped with whipped cream and mini cookie crumbles, this dessert offers a sweet adventure that’s both visually appealing and delicious.

Ingredients

Ice Cream Base

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream (can substitute with coconut cream for a dairy-free version)
  • 1 cup Milk (can substitute with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free alternative)
  • 3/4 cup Sugar (consider using a sugar substitute if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract (no substitutions recommended for flavor)
  • 2-4 drops Blue Food Coloring (start with a drop and adjust to desired hue)

Cookie Mix-ins

  • 1 cup Crushed Chocolate Chip Cookies (can replace with any favorite cookies)
  • 1 cup Crushed Oreo Cookies (interchangeable with any sandwich cookie)

Optional Toppings

  • 1 cup Whipped Cream (adds an extra festive touch)
  • 1/2 cup Mini Cookie Crumbles (for decoration and crunch)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ice Cream Base: Whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Add Food Coloring: Gradually add blue food coloring drops, whisking continuously until the ice cream base reaches your desired shade of blue.
  3. Churn Ice Cream: Pour the colored mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes until it achieves a soft-serve consistency.
  4. Incorporate Cookie Mix-ins: During the last 5 minutes of churning, add the crushed chocolate chip cookies and crushed Oreo cookies to the ice cream to evenly distribute the cookie pieces.
  5. Freeze for Firmness: Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4-6 hours to allow it to firm up fully.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Scoop the ice cream into bowls and top with whipped cream and mini cookie crumbles to add texture and festive appeal.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and milk with almond or oat milk.
  • Adjust the amount of blue food coloring gradually to achieve your preferred color intensity.
  • You can use any kind of cookies as mix-ins; chocolate chip and Oreos are suggested, but feel free to experiment.
  • Using a sugar substitute is possible for a lower-sugar alternative; ensure it is suitable for freezing and mixing in cold liquids.
  • Churn time might vary slightly depending on your ice cream maker model.
  • If you do not have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the mixture and stir every 30 minutes to reduce ice crystals for a similar texture.

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