No Churn Cookie Monster Ice Cream
This No Churn Cookie Monster Ice Cream recipe is a bright blue, creamy dream that’s loaded with chunks of chocolate chip cookies and Oreo cookies—perfect for birthday parties, summer afternoons, or just because. With no need for an ice cream maker, this no churn recipe comes together in minutes and delivers all the nostalgia of your favorite ice cream shop treat. It’s a fun twist on churn vanilla ice cream, inspired by Sesame Street’s beloved blue monster. Made with sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, and your favorite cookies, it’s a guaranteed hit with cookie lovers of all ages. Plus, that bright blue color is a showstopper!
You could adapt the recipe, but it’s designed as a no churn recipe, so an ice cream maker isn’t necessary.
Yes! This homemade cookie monster ice cream is just as creamy and fun as what you’d find in an ice cream shop, with the added bonus of knowing exactly what’s in it.
Absolutely! Swirl in marshmallow fluff or hot fudge before freezing for extra indulgence.
Store in the freezer in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap. Best eaten within 1 month for optimal texture and flavor. Avoid repeated thawing and refreezing.
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Ingredient Notes
- sweetened condensed milk: Adds sweetness and helps create that smooth, creamy ice cream texture without an ice cream machine.
- sea salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances flavor.
- vanilla extract: Gives the base a rich, classic vanilla ice cream base flavor.
- Blue gel-based food coloring: The iconic Cookie Monster color. Gel-based coloring creates a vibrant blue without thinning the mixture.
- heavy whipping cream: Whipped into stiff peaks, this adds air and creaminess to the mixture—no churn ice cream recipes magic.
- Oreo cookies: For that crunchy, chocolatey cookies ‘n’ cream vibe.
- Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies: Adds familiar sweetness and chewy-crunch texture. Use a mix of mini and regular for variety.
No Churn Cookie Monster Ice Cream
- In a large bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk, sea salt, vanilla, and a few drops of blue food coloring. Add enough coloring to make it darker than you want the final result to be.
- In a separate bowl or stand mixer, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer or hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the blue milk mixture into the whipped cream in batches to keep it light and fluffy.
- Chop Oreo cookies and Chips Ahoy cookies, setting aside a few for topping. Fold the rest into the mixture.
- Transfer to a loaf pan lined with parchment paper or use a freezer-safe container. Sprinkle reserved cookie pieces on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze 4–6 hours, or until firm.
No Churn Cookie Monster Ice Cream
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Ingredients
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Blue gel-based food coloring
- 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 15 Oreo cookies divided
- 15 Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies divided (you can use a combination of regular or mini)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk, sea salt, vanilla, and a few drops of blue food coloring. Add enough coloring to make it darker than you want the final result to be.
- In a separate bowl or stand mixer, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer or hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the blue milk mixture into the whipped cream in batches to keep it light and fluffy.
- Chop Oreo cookies and Chips Ahoy cookies, setting aside a few for topping. Fold the rest into the mixture.
- Transfer to a loaf pan lined with parchment paper or use a freezer-safe container. Sprinkle reserved cookie pieces on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze 4–6 hours, or until firm.
Nutrition
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