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    Home » Ice Cream and Sorbet » Cookies and Cream Ice Cream {gluten-free}

    LAST UPDATED: August 15, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: April 2, 2017 By Toni Dash 39 Comments

    Cookies and Cream Ice Cream {gluten-free}

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    Ice cream lovers you’ll love this homemade Cookies and Cream Ice Cream that’s also gluten-free! Easy to make (in a machine or not), it tastes like cookie dough ice cream with delicious chocolate chip cookie chunks in a vanilla ice cream base.

    Cookies and Cream Ice Cream with cones on top

    This post is sponsored as part of Boulder Locavore’s ongoing partnership with Udi’s Gluten Free. All opinions are my own.

    Ice cream sort of goes into hibernation I’ve found. Those ice cream shops that are pulsing with throngs of confection-seeking consumers go dormant when the mercury hits below a given point. The same stores spring to life again when the sun beams and the temps hit close to 60 no matter what time of year. I start to dream up new flavors of ice cream to make at home and this latest is an all-time favorite:  Cookies and Cream Ice Cream {gluten-free}.

    Cookies and Cream Ice Cream in cones and small bowls

    When we became gluten-free over 10 years ago, the exit of certain foods were remarkably noticeable. Saying goodbye to Cheerios and Oreo McFlurries were huge for my daughter who was five at the time. The stripping of traditional wheat pasta from our dinner table was a blow to my husband, who was not going gluten-free but still suggested we become a gluten-free kitchen. My son was 2 at the time and still not talking much so weathered it the best of all.

    Cookies and Cream Ice Cream in a green container with ice cream scoop

    For me it was in the summertime when we’d go out for ice cream. I had been a committed vanilla lover ever since I started eating ice cream as a child. That all changed with the onset of Cookies and Cream ice cream somewhere in my late single digits or teems. It completely won me over. Despite all the advances over the recent years of fabulous gluten-free products, I have not found ‘GF’ Cookies and Cream ice cream.

    Well my friends, that day is done. Today I’m excited to share my homemade recipe for Gluten-Free Cookies and Cream Ice Cream. I dare say even as a devotee of the original, I like this version better. Most varieties of cookies and cream use chocolate sandwich cookies. They are great but I used gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies from Udi’s Gluten-Free. These cookies were made for this recipe.

    Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies chopped on a green cutting board

    The cookies are plump and chewy, holding that texture after freezing. So when you enjoy a cone (you can find gluten-free ice cream cones now!) or a dish, the cookies have a wonderful ‘bite’, soft and chewy. It tastes like a cookie dough ice cream. YUM! My kids are over the moon about this recipe and I think you’ll love it too.

    Homemade gluten-free Cookies and Cream Ice cream in gluten-free ice cream cones and small dishes with an ice cream scoop.

    I have had this ice cream machine for a number of years and it’s very easy to use. It’s an affordable appliance and I think it’s one of thos appliances that once you have it you’ll find great ways to use it. I also discovered this ice cream container which I really like (it’s in a photo above too). Its size makes it easy to store in the freezer on a shelf or in the door. Most importantly there is space between the outside of the containter and the insert where the ice cream is so the ice cream stays frozen without getting overly hard.

    There are plenty of ice cream recipes here on Boulder Locavore for you to try too! I’ve included a conventional way to freeze the ice cream without a machine as well. I’ve received several messages asking for the brand of these gluten-free ice cream cones. They are made by Goldbaum’s (these are ‘sugar cones‘).

    Cookies and Cream Ice Cream in polka dot bowls with cones on top

     

    Cookies and Cream Ice Cream with cones on top

    Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

    This gluten-free recipe for Cookies and Cream Ice Cream is always a favorite. It tastes almost like a cookie dough ice cream with a wonderful creamy texture and chewy cookie bites. The total time reflects 4 hours for chilling before processing in an ice cream maker than allowing the ice cream to chill overnight before eating (for best consistency).
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 16 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 12 1/2 cup servings (1 1/2 quarts ice cream)
    Calories: 203kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
    • ¾ cups Granulated Sugar
    • 1 cup Whole Milk
    • 1 whole Vanilla Bean , slit lengthwise
    • 1 package Udi’s Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies cookies cut into ½-inch squares; regular soft chocolate chip cookies can also be substituted
    • Ice Cream Maker (see Notes below for instructions to make without a machine)

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the cream, sugar and milk. Stirring often, heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add the vanilla bean. Place in the refrigerator to chill fully (at least 3 hours) or overnight.
    • When fully chilled, scrape the inside of the vanilla bean into the ice cream base mixture and discard the pod. Whisk to blend.
    • Pour the chilled ice cream base into an Ice Cream Maker. Process ice cream in an ice cream maker per the manufacturer’s instructions. To prepare the ice cream without a machine, refer to the Notes section below.
    • Line the bottom of a large 1.5-2 quart freezer-safe ice cream container with some of the chopped cookies. Layer on 1/3-1/2 of the ice cream; repeat until all the ingredients are in the container.
    • With a large mixing spoon, fold the ingredients in together so the cookies are well mixed into the soft ice cream. Seal and place in the freezer overnight.

    Notes

    Cookies: gluten-free or regular soft chocolate chip cookies can be used.
    Without a machine: Place some of the chopped cookies in a shallow freezer-proof pan. Alternate layering the ice cream and cookies. Allow to almost freeze, and stir to incorporate the cookies. Repeat the freeze/stir process a few times to ensure a consistent texture.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 49mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. brianne says

      April 05, 2017 at 10:21 am

      What a yummy treat! It’s finally feeling like spring and we always look forward to ice cream!

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    2. Jeanine says

      April 04, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      Oh my heavens! This looks amazing. I haven’t had cookie dough ice cream in a really long time. I have to give this a try!

      Reply
    3. Amanda Love says

      April 03, 2017 at 10:53 pm

      It sounds so amazing. I love chocolate chip cookies in ice cream and it’s even more awesome because it’s gluten free.

      Reply
    4. Veronica Solomon says

      April 03, 2017 at 10:02 pm

      This looks so yummy delicious, and the best part is that it is gluten free

      Reply
    5. valmg @ Mom Knows It All says

      April 03, 2017 at 9:23 pm

      My youngest is gluten-free. He’d really enjoy this, as he generally has to stay away from mainstream ice cream flavors like this one.

      Reply
    6. Fariha says

      April 03, 2017 at 9:01 pm

      You had me at cookies and cream! I’ve never made my own ice cream before but this recipe is a must try.

      Reply
    7. Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says

      April 03, 2017 at 7:39 pm

      Who can argue with cookies and cream? Or ice cream for that matter? This recipe looks amazing. We are going to have to try it.

      Reply
    8. Victoria Sconion says

      April 03, 2017 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      I love cookies and cream, but because I don’t see many gluten free ones its not something I indulge in often. This is a great recipe to make at home with the kiddies.

      Reply
    9. gingermommyrants says

      April 03, 2017 at 7:05 pm

      I am always looking for new gluten free treats to try. I will have to give this a try on the weekend. It looks so delicious I am sure it will be a hit.

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