Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
This Ninja Creami cookies and cream ice cream is an Oreo lovers’ treat made with just a few simple ingredients! This homemade Oreo ice cream is made with sweet and bold vanilla ice cream mixed with crushed Oreo cookies. It’s a creamy and deliciously indulgent treat!
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My family is just as in love with the Ninja creami ice cream machine as I am! We almost always have sorbet on hand and love to make homemade ice cream every week as a fun weekend treat.
This ninja creami cookies and cream ice cream is actually based on my ninja creami vanilla ice cream recipe and right before serving we blend in some crushed Oreos. So it has the perfect mix of creamy and bold vanilla ice cream flavor mixed with chocolatey Oreo cookies.
It’s a cookie and cream dream dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
If it’s your first time using the Ninja Creami, it’s a machine that you can make ice cream, sorbets, gelato, milkshakes, and more with. It’s very simple to use and most ninja creami recipes only require a handful of ingredients to make – 5 – 6 tops.
The ice cream base is made by mixing all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl and then pouring everything into the pint container.
After waiting almost a whole day for the mixture to freeze, your ice cream is then shaved inside the machine until you have a very smooth and creamy frozen dessert.
It takes like 2 minutes for the machine to blend everything and this recipe is very simple to make. The hardest part is waiting for everything to freeze, but it is definitely worth the wait!
Recipe Ingredients
Whole Milk and heavy cream – are used together to give your ice cream the perfect creamy consistency.
Cream cheese – softened to room temperature or gently heated. It is used to make your ice cream is even creamier.
Cane sugar – for sweetness. You can use regular white sugar instead if you like.
Pure vanilla extract – to give a rich flavor. You can also use vanilla bean paste for a stronger vanilla flavor.
Salt – just a pinch is used to enhance the other flavors.
Oreo cookies – 4 – 5 cookies broken in half.
How to Make Ninja Creami Oreo Ice Cream
All ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step one. In a medium-sized bowl add softened cream cheese and cane sugar. Mix with a spoon until there aren’t any streaks or chunks of cream cheese. This is important because otherwise, you will have chunks of cream cheese in your ice cream.
Step two. Next, slowly whisk in the milk a little at a time until everything is well combined. Then add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue whisking until everything is well incorporated.
Step three. Now, pour the ice cream base into a pint container. Top with a lid then place on a level surface to freeze for 22 – 24 hours.
Step four. Remove the lid then insert the pint container into the Ninja Creami outer bowl and then into the machine. Press the ICE CREAM button then allow it to run through the cycle. It usually takes under 2 minutes.
Step five. Remove from the machine, then using a spoon make a hole in the middle of the ice cream about 1 inch wide all the way to the bottom of the container. Next, fill the hole with the broken Oreos. Return the container back to the machine then press the MIX-IN button.
Step six. Serve your ice cream in an ice cream cone, topped with crushed Oreos, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Variations
Use golden Oreos or your favorite Oreo flavor for a different ice cream flavor.
Serve with mini chocolate chips, more crushed Oreo cookies, or whipped cream.
Recommended Tools
Ninja Creami Ice Cream machine, this is the one that I have.
Extra Ninja Creami pint containers, I HIGHLY recommend getting a few more containers because 24 hours is a LONG time to wait to make another batch of ice cream.
Ice cream storage containers, I love to store any leftovers in these reusable containers.
Ice cream scoop, (similar)
Pro Tips
It’s really important to mix the cream cheese with the sugar before trying to mix it with the other ingredients. Otherwise, you’ll end up with cream cheese chunks in your ice cream, which isn’t what we want! You could also try heating up the cream cheese first then combining it with the sugar.
If your ice cream turns out crumbly after spinning the first time, then run it through the RE-SPIN cycle with a splash of cream or milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
After mixing in the Oreo cookies, your ice cream will have a very soft texture. If you want it a bit firmer, place your pint container back into the freezer for 30 minutes – 1 hour before serving.
How To Store/ Make Ahead
Make ahead. You can make and freeze the ice cream base several days in advance. Then just pull it out whenever you want to blend.
Storing. I like to store any leftovers in these reusable freezer-safe containers. It can last in these airtight containers for several weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions —
Your ninja creami ice cream can turn out icy if your recipe doesn’t have enough heavy cream or sugar in it. Both of these ingredients are important for giving your ice cream the perfect creamy ice cream consistency.
It’s recommended to freeze the ice cream base for at least 24 hours to make sure the mixture is completely frozen because if not, it can possibly damage your machine. The most important thing is that the mixture is completely frozen, often times I blend it after 22 hours and it’s just fine.
The processes are pretty different. For the ninja creami you freeze a blended ice cream base (or you can use whole canned fruit for sorbet), until is completely frozen. The machine will “shave” the ice cream base at a very high speed until it turns into a creamy frozen dessert.
On the other hand, with a traditional ice cream machine you will pour your chilled mixture into a chilled bowl while it churns the mixture causing very small icy particles to form. It is very creamy and has a nice soft-serve texture.
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Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Equipment
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ⅓ cup cane sugar
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 - 5 chocolate Oreo cookies broken in half
Serving ideas
- Sugar cones or waffle cones
- More crushed oreo cookies
- Mini chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl combine softened cream cheese and sugar together with a spoon until well mixed and there aren’t any streaks or chunks of cream cheese.
- Slowly whisk in the milk making sure everything is well incorporated. Now add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until combined.
- Pour the ice cream base into a pint container. Top with a lid then freeze the container on a level surface for 22 - 24 hours.
- The next day, remove the lid then insert the pint container into the Ninja Creami outer bowl and then into the machine. Press the ICE CREAM button then let it run through the cycle - this should take under 2 minutes to complete.
- Remove the container from the machine then using a spoon make a hole in the middle of the ice cream 1 inch wide all the way to the bottom of the container. Press the broken Oreo cookies into the hole. Return to the machine then press the MIX-IN button and let it run through the cycle.
- Scoop and serve your Ninja Creami Oreo Ice Cream by itself or with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
All nutrition information is automatically generated and should be only used as a rough estimate. This recipe card may contain affiliate links.
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