An easy no-churn ice cream recipe bursting with cool mint flavor and loaded with crushed Oreo cookies and dark chocolate chunks! A creamy No Churn Mint Oreo Ice Cream perfect for summer!
Mint chocolate chip ice cream was one of my favorite ice cream growing up and this modern version is even better thanks to the addition of Oreo cookie pieces!
This refreshing and delicious no-churn ice cream recipe gets its super creamy texture by combining fresh whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk. If you are a huge fan of mint and chocolate, be sure to check out our Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- No Ice Cream Machine Needed - This no-churn ice cream is made by combining sweetened condensed milk with whipped cream.
- So Easy To Make - Only requires 6 ingredients and the prep is only 15 minutes!
- Naturally Colored - This ice cream gets its green color by using ceremonial matcha powder! Don't worry. You will not taste it at all!
- Amazing Texture - Creamy ice cream with crisp cookies and crunchy chocolate chunks are the perfect combination!
No Churn Mint Oreo Ice Cream Ingredients
This no-churn Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream only requires 6 simple ingredients! Matcha powder is optional and is only used to add color.
Ingredient Notes
- Heavy Cream - Cold heavy cream is whipped to stiff peaks.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk - It's usually in a tin can. You can can find it in the baking isle of your grocery store, not in the refrigerated section.
- Peppermint Extract - Make sure to use peppermint extract and not peppermint oil. I used McCormicks and the taste is great!
- Vanilla Paste or Vanilla Extract - Adds another layer of flavor.
- Matcha Powder (optional) - This is totally optional as we're only using a bit to color the ice cream. Feel free to use green food coloring or omit completely.
- Chocolate - You can use chocolate chunks, chips or peices.
- Oreo Cookies - The star of the show! Crush oreo cookies will be folded into the ice cream.
*See recipe card for quantities.
No Churn Mint Oreo Ice Cream Instructions
Here are step-by-step photos and instructions on how to make this no-churn Mint Oreo Ice Cream! Please find the detailed instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post.
Step 1 - In a medium bowl, add condensed milk, peppermint extract, vanilla and matcha powder or green food coloring (if using) and whisk until combined. Set aside.
Step 2 - Add cold heavy cream into a large bowl and with a hand mixer, whisk until you get stiff peaks. Then pour the condensed milk mixture in and whisk for another minute or so or just until combined.
💡Tip
Matcha powder can be quite clumpy. To fully dissolve the powder, mix it with the peppermint extract first, then combine with the condensed milk and vanilla!
Step 3 - Add chocolate pieces and crushed Oreo cookies and gently mix to combine.
Step 4 - Quickly transfer ice cream mixture to a freezer-safe container (I used a loaf pan). Top with more crushed Oreo cookies and then cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely frozen. Serve and enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations
- Oreo Cookies - Jazz up your ice cream even more by adding mint Oreo cookies, mint Milano cookies, thin mints or chocolate chip cookies!
- Chocolate - Try Andes, mint M&M candies, cookies n' creme chocolate pieces or white chocolate chips.
- Coloring - If you don't have matcha powder or green food coloring, you can completely omit it. It will taste exactly the same!
Storage
- It's best to enjoy the ice cream right away, however, it can last up to 2 months if properly stored. Make sure to store in an airtight container!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
Keep everything cold. Freeze your beaters and a large mixing bowl for 10 minutes before beating the cream. Also, pre-freeze your ice cream container.
Store ice cream in airtight container. To prevent ice crystals from forming, place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the ice cream and keep in an airtight container.
Keep the Oreo cookie pieces on the larger side. If you have too many small pieces or crumbs, the ice cream runs the risk of getting muddled.
Freeze ice cream for at least 4 hours. No-churn ice cream tends to be softer than churned ice cream, so it's important to give it enough time to firm up.
Dissolve Matcha Powder in Peppermint Extract - If you would like to color the ice cream naturally, matcha powder is perfect as it will not add any flavor to the ice cream. Matcha powder can be quite clumpy. To fully dissolve the powder, mix it with the peppermint extract first, then combine with the condensed milk and vanilla!
Go Easy on the Peppermint Extract - Every peppermint extract differs in flavor depending on the brand, so start with 1 teaspoon and then add a little more to taste. I used McCormick's Peppermint Extract (not an affiliate link) and found that 1 ½ teaspoons was the perfect amount.
FAQs
Churned ice cream has air whipped into it, which gives it a smooth, fluffy texture. No-churn ice cream recipe replicates creamy texture by incorporating whipped cream, which allows us to get that airiness without the churning process.
No. There is only 1 teaspoon of matcha powder. Not enough to detect any matcha flavor.
Peppermint extract contains more menthol than mint extract, therefore has a stronger flavor.
I have never used mint extract in baking before, so I'm not sure. I have heard that mint extract tends to taste like toothpaste. However, if you do try it with mint extract, please let me know how it turned out for you.
If stored properly no-churn ice cream can last for up to 2 months. Always store in an airtight container.
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📖 Recipe
No Churn Mint Oreo Ice Cream
INGREDIENTS
- 14 Oz (397g) Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Peppermint Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Paste or Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Matcha Powder or a few drops of Green Food Coloring optional
- 1 Pint (447g) Heavy Cream
- ¾ Cup (113g) Chocolate Chunks or Chips
- 10 Whole Oreo Cookies
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add condensed milk, peppermint extract, vanilla and green food coloring (if using) and whisk until combined. Set aside.14 Oz (397g) Can Sweetened Condensed Milk1 ½ Teaspoons Peppermint Extract1 Teaspoon Vanilla Paste or Extract1 Teaspoon Matcha Powder or a few drops of Green Food ColoringIf you are using matcha powder to color the ice cream, combine it with the peppermint extract first, then combine everything together.
- Add cold heavy cream into a large bowl and with a hand mixer, whisk until you get stiff peaks.1 Pint (447g) Heavy Cream
- Pour the condensed milk mixture to the whipped cream and whisk for another minute or just until combined.
- Add chocolate pieces and crushed Oreo cookies and gently mix to combine.¾ Cup (113g) Chocolate Chunks or Chips10 Whole Oreo Cookies
- Quickly transfer ice cream mixture to a freezer-safe container. Top with more crushed Oreo cookies and then cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or until completely frozen. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you are using matcha powder to color the ice cream, combine it with the peppermint extract first. Matcha powder is quite clumpy, so combining it with the peppermint extract will help dissolve it completely.
Zoey says
This ice cream is so good!!! I don't have an ice cream churning machine, so I love this no churn recipe. Thank you!!
Lisa says
Hi Zoey, thank you so much for trying it! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
Liz says
This recipe is clear and easy to follow. And most importantly - super yummy!! I added mint oreos as Lisa suggested. Soooooo good.
Lisa says
Hi Liz! I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! It's one of my favorite no-churn ice creams. Thank you so much for trying it! 😊