Cookie Monster Ice Cream
Cookie Monster Ice Cream is a fun and colorful dessert inspired by the beloved blue character from Sesame Street. This vibrant blue ice cream is packed with chunks of chocolate chip cookies, Oreo cookies, and a hint of vanilla, making it a perfect treat for cookie lovers. Its whimsical appearance and deliciously indulgent flavor make it a hit at parties, especially with kids!
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blue food coloring
- 1 cup chocolate chip cookies crumbled
- 1/2 cup Oreo cookies crumbled
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a few drops of blue food coloring to achieve a vibrant blue color.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes.
- During the last 5 minutes of churning, fold in the crumbled chocolate chip cookies, crumbled Oreo cookies, and chocolate chips.
- Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Scoop and serve your fun, Cookie Monster-themed ice cream!
Notes
- Use blue food coloring to achieve the signature Cookie Monster look.
- You can substitute different types of cookies like chocolate chunks or fudge cookies for variety.
- For an extra crunchy texture, add cookie pieces just before serving to avoid them getting too soft.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can use a no-churn method by folding whipped cream into condensed milk.