Mint Oreo Ice Cream

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Mint Oreo Ice Cream combines a creamy mint ice cream base with chopped Mint Oreo cookies for a classic mint and chocolate flavor in every scoop.

As a New Englander, I’ve always had a soft spot for Ben & Jerry’s. I’ve even visited their factory in Vermont. Sharing my adaptation of their Mint Oreo Ice Cream recipe felt like a fun fit for this ice cream social.

What You Need to Make It

This homemade Mint Oreo Ice Cream recipe uses a simple base made with eggs, sugar, cream, milk, and mint extract. Chopped Mint Oreo cookies are added after churning to keep their texture and cookie crunch.

You’ll need:

• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons mint extract
• 2/3 cup Mint Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped

You’ll also need an ice cream maker. I use a KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment, mixing the base in my KitchenAid bowl before transferring it to the frozen ice cream bowl attachment to churn.

How to Make It

1. Start by coarsely chopping the Mint Oreo cookies and refrigerating them until they are ready to add to the ice cream.
2. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until they become light and fluffy. Slowly add the sugar and continue whisking until the mixture is fully combined. Add the heavy cream, whole milk, and mint extract, then whisk until the ice cream base is blended.
3. Transfer the mixture to your ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Once the ice cream has thickened, stir in the chilled Mint Oreo pieces. Continue freezing until the ice cream reaches your preferred serving consistency.
5. This recipe makes a generous quart of homemade ice cream.

Tips for Making Homemade Ice Cream

• Freeze your ice cream bowl ahead of time. If you’re using a KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment or another freezer bowl machine, make sure the bowl is completely frozen before churning.
• Mint or peppermint? Mint extract has a milder flavor, while peppermint extract gives the ice cream a bolder mint taste. Use your favorite.
• Keep the cookies cold. Refrigerating the chopped mint Oreos before adding them helps keep the pieces firm when they are mixed into the ice cream.
• Add the cookies after the ice cream thickens. Stirring in the mint Oreo pieces near the end of churning helps distribute them throughout the ice cream while keeping their texture.
• Let homemade ice cream soften before scooping. After freezing, allow the container to sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make serving easier.

More homemade ice cream favorites:

• Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
• Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
• Mocha Madness Ice Cream

I’m joining an amazing group of bloggers for an ice cream social, and I can’t wait for you to see all of the delicious ice cream recipes everyone is sharing. Check out their creations linked below the recipe card!

Mint Oreo Ice Cream

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs *see note
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons mint extract
• 2/3 cup mint Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. Place chopped Mint Oreos in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the sugar and continue mixing until fully combined.
3. Add the heavy cream, whole milk, and mint extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
4. Transfer the mixture to your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Once the ice cream has thickened, add the chilled chopped Mint Oreos. Continue churning until the cookies are evenly distributed.
6. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm enough to scoop.

Notes

Adapted from the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream & Dessert Book.

• This recipe uses uncooked eggs. If you prefer, substitute pasteurized eggs or a pasteurized egg product. Young children, older adults, pregnant women, and anyone with a weakened immune system should avoid foods made with raw or undercooked eggs.
• Mint extract has a milder flavor, while peppermint extract gives the ice cream a bolder mint taste. Use your favorite.

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