Ninja Creami Cookie Monster Ice Cream Recipe
Ninja Creami Cookie Monster Ice Cream is a fun, colorful dessert inspired by the beloved Cookie Monster. It starts with a creamy base made from milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk (or sugar), and blue food coloring. After freezing the mixture for 24 hours, the Ninja Creami machine transforms it into a smooth ice cream. Crushed chocolate chip cookies and Oreos are then mixed in for a cookie-loaded treat. The ice cream can be served with extra cookie crumbles or toppings and stored for later enjoyment, with customization options like different cookies or flavors.
Equipment
- Ninja Creami Machine The primary appliance used to churn and create the ice cream.
- Mixing bowl For combining the base ingredients before freezing.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: To measure out ingredients accurately.
- Whisk or Spoon - For mixing the base ingredients thoroughly.
- Pint Container - A Ninja Creami-compatible pint container for freezing the ice cream base.
- Freezer To freeze the mixture for at least 24 hours.
- Spoon or Ice Cream Scoop: For serving the finished ice cream.
- Knife and Cutting Board: For chopping cookies if needed.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk (or alternative milk like almond or oat)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (or 1/3 cup granulated sugar)
- 1/4 teaspoon blue food coloring (adjust for desired color)
- 1 cup chocolate chip cookies, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crumbled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Whisk together 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 teaspoon blue food coloring, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour into a pint container and freeze for 24 hours.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Remove the frozen mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes. Process in the Ninja Creami on "Ice Cream" mode until smooth.
- Add Cookies: Create a hole in the ice cream and add 1 cup chopped chocolate chip cookies and 1 cup crumbled Oreos.
- Mix In Cookies: Return the pint to the Ninja Creami and select "Mix-In" mode to combine the cookies evenly.
- Serve: Scoop into bowls or cones and garnish with extra cookie crumbles if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Freezing Time: Ensure the ice cream base is frozen for a full 24 hours to achieve the best texture. Skipping this step can result in a slushy consistency.
- Room Temperature: Let the frozen pint sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before processing in the Ninja Creami. This helps soften the mixture for smoother churning.
- Mix-In Options: Feel free to customize the mix-ins by adding different types of cookies or candy. Adjust the amounts to suit your preference.
- Storage: Store any leftover ice cream in the Ninja Creami pint container in the freezer. If it hardens too much, let it sit out for a few minutes and re-spin in the Ninja Creami for a creamy texture.
- Color Adjustment: Adjust the amount of blue food coloring to achieve your desired Cookie Monster shade. You can also use natural alternatives if preferred.