Description
Creamy Ice Cream Dream is a rich, homemade vanilla ice cream swirled with crunchy cookie crumbs. This easy-to-make dessert is creamy, customizable, and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings all year round.
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cookie crumbs (from your favorite cookies)
Optional: colorful sprinkles and whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, and sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2–3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (about 20–25 minutes) until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a container, layering in cookie crumbs as you go.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Serve in bowls or cones, topped with sprinkles and whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Try different cookies like Oreos, peanut butter, or snickerdoodles.
- Add mix-ins like mini chocolate chips, jam swirls, or chopped nuts for variation.
- Use airtight containers and store in the coldest part of the freezer for best texture.
- Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping.
- For dairy-free, substitute with full-fat coconut or almond milk and dairy-free cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes (churn time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg