Had a bunch of mint flavoured Oreo cookies, usually Oreos don’t last in my house, for some reason no one was attacking these ones so before they got stale I figured I’d use them up!
You can add mint extract if you desire more of a minty flavour, I used a splash of vanilla instead since I don’t usually have mint extract on hand. For the cookies, I cut them in quarters, Oreos can make ice cream look not so pretty if you crush them; you may if you desire.
I did use food colouring for this recipe, I wanted it green like mint chocolate ice cream.
You will need an ice cream maker for this recipe; make sure your bowl is frozen for 24 hours.
What you will need:
- 1 and 3/4 cups whipping cream (35% fat)
- 1 cup 2% or 3.25% milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- dash of salt
- green food colouring
- small splash of vanilla or mint extract
- 8-10 mint cream filled cookies such as Oreos + more for topping
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream, milk, sugar, salt and extract. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Add food colouring to the ice cream batter. Pour into the ice cream bowl and churn for 20-25 minutes.
While the ice cream is churning, cut up cookies in quarter pieces. When ice cream has thickened and turned into ice cream, gently stir in the cookie pieces.
Transfer into a freezer safe container and freeze for one hour before serving. Top with extra cookie pieces when serving. Enjoy!
Stays fresh in the freezer for one week.