About the Recipe
Even when it's cold outside, my family always enjoys a fresh batch of homemade ice cream! This recipe is a family favorite and is simple to make with only 6 ingredients! This recipe produces amazing flavor - but with no artificial ingredients or preservatives found in commercial ice-cream.
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Ingredients
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
4 egg yolks
10 Oreos
Preparation
Step 1
Over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, milk and sugar. Stir occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is lukewarm.
Step 2
Place egg yolks in a bowl and whisk until fully broken up.
Step 3
Slowly pour the egg yolks into the saucepan mixture - continuing to whisk while incorporating the ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 8-10 minutes. The mixture should be thick and coat the back of a clean spoon. Do not allow the mixture to boil, otherwise the mixture could curdle. If mixture does curdle, start over.
Step 4
Add the vanilla and stir.
Step 5
Pour the mixture in your ice cream maker, and allow to freeze for 10-15 minutes
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Step 6
While mixture is freezing, place Oreos in a freezer back and crush with a rolling pin. Crush to a fine texture then stop your ice cream machine and pour crushed Oreos into the ice cream mixture. Continue to freeze for 40-45 minutes or until desired consistency is achieved.
Store any you did not eat right away in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 3 weeks. But trust me it will not last that long!