Mint Oreo Ice Cream Recipe (2024)

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This creamy, delicious homemade mint oreo cookie ice cream recipe takes just 5 minutes to prepare. Make it in your ice cream maker for the ultimate easy dessert recipe. Mint cookie ice cream is always a family favorite.

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Creamy and delicious mint oreo ice cream recipe is a family favorite! It only takes a few minutes to stir this mint oreo cookie ice cream mixture and pour into your ice cream maker! No cooking involved! Keep your saucepan put away because this ice cream recipe has no eggs, no hand mixers! This is a delicious Ben & Jerry’s copycat that I love even more than their ice cream.

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Why You’ll Love This Ice Cream

  • Flavor: This rich and creamy ice cream is better than store bought! The mild mint flavor isn’t overpowering. This ice cream in mint chocolate chip ice cream’s better sibling!
  • Nutrition: Under 350 calories per serving.
  • Time: Prep time takes only 5 minutes! No cooking involved.
  • Equipment: This recipe requires an ice cream maker. Optional: Freeze in a loaf pan for easy scooping.
  • Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten Free (use gluten free Oreos)
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Ingredients

Full ingredients and step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.

Milk: This recipe calls for whole milk and heavy whipping cream. I highly recommend using those and not substituting for a different kind of milk.

Sugar: Use granulated white sugar.

Vanilla Extract: If you have it on hand, don’t skip it! Vanilla adds an important flavor to this ice cream.

Peppermint Extract: The peppermint extract provides the mint flavor, not the color. Measure this carefully because a little bit goes a long way. If you add too much it’ll taste more like toothpaste than ice cream.

Salt: This recipe calls for just a pinch of salt. I like how it adds to the flavor but you can omit this if you’re avoiding salt.

Food Coloring: Green food coloring is 100% optional.

Oreos: Use regular oreos or substitute for Gluten Free oreos or even mint oreos if you prefer. I do not recommend double stuff oreos.

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Instructions

Full step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below. You can print or save to Pinterest for later.

Prep: Gather your ingredients. The green food coloring is completely optional! Just don’t forget the mint extract! This recipe does not have eggs so there’s no need to cook before churning.

Mix: Mix all your ingredients, except your oreo cookies together by whisking in a medium sized bowl. Pour the ice cream mixture into your ice cream maker. Churn ice cream according to your ice cream maker’s instructions.

Freeze: Mix your oreo crumbles into your ice cream in a large bowl. The chopped oreo cookies should still be in large-ish pieces. Freeze for 4+ hours. Use a freezer-safe container covered with an air-tight lid or plastic wrap.

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Tips For The Best Mint Cookie Ice Cream

There are a few things you’ll want to make sure you do to ensure the tastiest ice cream.

  1. Use the kind of milk listed. Do not substitute for alternative milks. This recipe hasn’t been tested to use with coconut milk or soy milk, etc.
  2. Measure your mint extract. I now a lot of us play fast and loose with vanilla extract but make sure you measure your mint. A little mint goes a long way!
  3. Whisk your ice cream mixture together well to combine all the ingredients before pouring into your ice cream maker.
  4. Chop your oreos into generous sized pieces. Finding a big chunk is part of the fun of eating mint cookie ice cream. When mixing your oreos into your ice cream, make sure you get to the bottom of the pan! Mix them in really well.
  5. Freeze for at least 4 hours, longer if you can. Ice cream will continue to harden the longer it freezes.

Serving

Serve in a bowl, on an ice cream cone, make into an ice cream cake or just eat it right out of the container with a spoon!

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Storing

Store this mint oreo cookie ice cream in a freezer-safe dish that has a lid, or a loaf pan covered in plastic wrap. Make sure there isn’t a lot of air above the ice cream to prevent freezer burn. If your ice cream doesn’t go to the top of the container you can put a little freezer paper or plastic wrap on top of the ice cream to prevent the freezer burn if you’re going to store for a long time. Store for up to 3 months.

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Common Questions

How many calories are in a serving of mint ice cream?

This ice cream has 345 calories per serving.

Do they make mint oreos?

Yes! You can also use mint oreos in this recipe if you’d like.

Can I eat the ice cream right out of the ice cream maker?

Yes, absolutely! The ice cream will be the consistency of soft serve and will still be delicious. I prefer to freeze it to harden but you can definitely eat it right away if you prefer.

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Homemade Mint Oreo Cookie Ice Cream


Author Andrea

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Freeze Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours 35 minutes minutes

This creamy, delicious homemade mint oreo cookie ice cream recipe takes just 5 minutes to prepare. Make it in your ice cream maker for the ultimate easy dessert recipe. Mint cookie ice cream is always a family favorite.

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 8-10 Oreo cookies gluten free or original
  • 2-3 drops green food coloring optional

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, stirr together milk, heavy whipping cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, peppermint extract and food coloring. Add food coloring until you get your desired tone of green.

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  • Pour mixture into your ice cream maker and follow it's instructions to freeze the ice cream. Time varies depending on your ice cream maker.

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  • Crunch up the Oreo cookies.

  • When ice cream is finished, stir oreo chunks into the ice cream.

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  • Freeze for 4+ hours to harden the ice cream.

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  • Scoop and serve!

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Notes

Color:

You do not need to add green food coloring! Feel free to omit this. It does not affect the taste at all.

Storing:

I like to pour the ice cream into a bread pan or similar sized dish before freezing. This makes it easy to make nice scoops with your ice cream scoop. Make sure you cover tightly before freezing to prevent freezer burn.

Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1064IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Jillian says

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    This reminds me of the Ben and Jerry’s ice cream.

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FAQs

What mint is used in mint ice cream? ›

Most fresh mint sold in grocery stores is spearmint, but you can also use peppermint in this ice cream recipe. In fact, many mint ice creams are made with peppermint rather than spearmint. Just keep in mind that since peppermint has a higher menthol content, you'll want to use a bit less of it.

What is oreo mint? ›

OREO Mint Flavored Creme Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are the classic OREO cookies you've always loved with a cool, delicious twist. These chocolate cookies are filled with a sweet mint flavored creme, creating the perfect balance of rich and refreshing.

What are the ingredients of ice cream? ›

Ice cream is a frozen dessert typically made from milk or cream that has been flavoured with a sweetener, either sugar or an alternative, and a spice, such as cocoa or vanilla, or with fruit, such as strawberries or peaches. Food colouring is sometimes added in addition to stabilizers.

Are mint and peppermint extract the same? ›

Mint extract is a mixture of spearmint and peppermint, whereas peppermint extract is just that. Whether you prefer the subtle flavor of spearmint or the in-your-face flavor of peppermint, we have a recipe to suit your taste.

How does mint ice cream get its flavor? ›

In some cases the liqueur crème de menthe is used to provide the mint flavor, but in most cases peppermint or spearmint flavoring is used. Food coloring is usually added to make it green, but it may be beige or white in "all natural" or "organic" varieties.

Who makes Oreo mint ice cream? ›

Mondelēz International-owned brand Oreo has introduced a new permanent addition to its frozen treats portfolio with the launch of Oreo Mint tub. Inspired by the brand's mint cookies, the Oreo Mint ice cream features a mint-flavoured base and contains real pieces of Oreo cookies mixed in.

Are mint Oreos double stuff? ›

Double Stuf Oreo (introduced in 1974) have about twice the normal amount of white creme filling. Available in original, peanut butter, golden, heads or tails, cool mint, chocolate creme, as well as an original gluten free version. In the UK they are called Double Creme Oreo and are currently only available in original.

What is ice cream with Oreos in it called? ›

Cookies and cream ice cream. Alternative names. Cookies 'n cream, cookies 'n creme. Type.

Can you buy mint Oreos? ›

Oreo Mint Sandwich Biscuits - ASDA Groceries.

Did Lady Gaga make Oreos? ›

Lady Gaga teamed up with Oreos to launch a “Chromatica”-themed cookie to celebrate her latest album. The cookies are pink, green and vegan. Musicians partnering with brands is nothing new, and these collaborations are often met with mixed opinions.

What are the 3 most important ingredients of ice cream? ›

If you have ever made ice cream, you already know what goes into it, ingredients such as milk, cream, and sugar. But there is one main ingredient that you may not have thought about, probably because you can't see it—air.

What type of mint is used in mint chocolate? ›

Peppermint is the type we most commonly associate with mint chocolate, especially when it comes to hot chocolate. But spearmint, wintergreen and crème de menthe can all create a vibrant blend.

What kind of mint is culinary mint? ›

Fresh spearmint is used more frequently in cooking, because it does not contain menthol, the oil that produces that distinctive “cooling” sensation (peppermint contains menthol in abundance). In general, look for fresh mint with perky leaves and stems, with no black or dried spots or wilted parts.

Can I use peppermint extract instead of mint? ›

Because of the difference in menthol concentration, they are not ideal substitutes for one another despite having similar properties. As a result, spearmint is more commonly used in sweet and savory applications, while peppermint is more often found in sweet desserts, especially around the holidays.

What is the difference between peppermint and spearmint? ›

While peppermint's menthol content is a whopping 40 per cent, spearmint contains just 0.5 per cent. Therefore peppermint is especially pungent and even spicy, hence the 'pepper' in its name. Spearmint, on the other hand, contains a compound called carvone, which gives it a much subtler, sweeter flavour.

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