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

    LAST UPDATED: August 15, 2018 โ€ข 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.

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    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

     

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    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 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 16 hours hours 15 minutes 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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    1. Shauna says

      April 03, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      I love being able to tailor recipes to accommodate allergies. And gluten-free is always a win-win with cookies and cream ice cream.

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    2. Amy says

      April 03, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      Ok, so this ice cream looks phenomenal! I love this flavor and love how you presented it!

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    3. Mandee Suchland says

      April 03, 2017 at 5:12 pm

      I LOVE your gluten free recipes! They always turn our great, and it widens the variety for my son since he cant eat gluten.

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      • Toni Dash says

        April 03, 2017 at 5:25 pm

        Your comment makes me happier than I could ever say Mandee!

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    4. Jennifer says

      April 03, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      That looks great! I don’t have gluten issues, but I have a friend who does. She’s always bummed out that she can’t have her favorite foods anymore. I can’t wait to make this for our next girls night.

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    5. Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says

      April 03, 2017 at 2:13 pm

      These look absolutely delightful! My nephews are GF, so I know this will be an awesome treat for them this weekend at my daughter’s birthday party!!!

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    6. Pam Wattenbarger says

      April 03, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      This sounds like something my daughter, who has celiac, would love. She loves Udi’s chocolate chip cookies.

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    7. Liz Mays says

      April 03, 2017 at 1:43 pm

      Oh this sounds so good. I think it’s going to heat up soon and some homemade ice cream like this would be perfect. My daughter could have some too since it’s gluten free.

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    8. Melissa says

      April 03, 2017 at 1:10 pm

      Ice cream is my weakness so even though I am not gluten free this looks so good. I am lazy so I don’t think I will be making ice cream which is probably so much better and fresh.

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      • Toni Dash says

        April 03, 2017 at 1:16 pm

        Even we lazy folks can make this Melissa LOL! It’s SO fast and easy! Promise.

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    9. Tara says

      April 03, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      I enjoy ice cream, especially in the summer. Being able to make your own and knowing what is in it is great.

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    10. Stacie says

      April 03, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      I love ice cream and I couldn’t imagine not being able to enjoy my favourite flavour. There are so many more gluten-free products now than there used to be.

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