If you follow us on Twitter, you’ll see that I’ve been talking about ice cream non-stop the past couple weeks. Actually, if you follow any food-minded people on Twitter, you’ll see them talking about ice cream. Because it seems like everyone is talking about making their own ice cream lately. So far, I’ve seen about 35 recipes for ice cream, sorbet, etc. that I have to make… But before I got started, I needed an ice cream maker. I decided that instead of buying another appliance to keep on my shelf, I would simply get the KitchenAid attachment. And. I. Love. It.
When I saw the recipe for Mint Oreo Ice Cream on GrapeSugar’s blog, I decided to make it my first homemade ice cream. It is eggless, involves 7 ingredients, and sounded amazing. Then, right before I made it, I got the genius idea to videotape myself making it. Don’t laugh too hard; it was 90 bazillion degrees and I was just hanging out working before I randomly decided to do the video. Also, it was my first time editing a video… ever. I kind of feel like it’s going to be a new obsession. Anyway, watch and see how super easy making this ice cream was!!
Mint Oreo Ice Cream:
- 2 C heavy cream
- 2 C 1% milk (use 2% or whole if you want creamier ice cream)
- 1 C sugar
- 1/2 t salt
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 1 t peppermint extract (or mint)
- 4-6 drops green food coloring (if you want!)
- 1 C crushed Oreo (about 6-8 cookies)
I explain all the instructions in the video, but just briefly: Whisk togther the heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, mint, and sal (and food coloring if you want it) t in a bowl (not the ice cream bowl… that should be in the freezer). Now pour the mixture into your ice cream bowl and follow your ice cream maker’s instructions.
I let mine run for 20 minutes, then I put the Oreos (ahem, chocolate sandwich cremes) in and continued until they were blended. Then, put the mixture in a different bowl and stick it in the freezer for probably at least 6 hours (I left mine in overnight).
Watch for more!
Mint Oreo Ice Cream from Chels and Sues on Vimeo.
I hope you didn’t laugh at me too much. And I hope I didn’t ramble too much. Moral of the story is, if you have a KitchenAid stand mixer, you must buy the KitchenAid ice cream attachment and make this ice cream because it’s the easiest thing you’ll ever do. And when you sit there on your couch eating ice cream that you made yourself you’ll think “This is awesome, like I can’t even believe that this was so easy to make,” as I say so eloquently at the end of the video. You know, right before “Alright guys, we need to eat fast ‘cuz it’s melting.”
I took a couple photos of my final product, but not many because a) I’m really bad at multi-tasking and if I’m videotaping, I tend to forget the other camera, b) my sister and Adam were over for dinner and when I have guests, I’m really bad at taking photos of my food, and c) the ice cream was rapidly melting and there was no time for photos.
The ice cream was AMAZING. I could tell I used 1% milk (instead of something creamier) because it melted a bit fast in a watery way. But to be honest, the ice cream didn’t stick around quite long enough for that to matter. I just want to make pints of this at a time and eat one every night.
OK guys, now I need your ideas on what I should make next with my ice cream machine. Ice creams, sorbets, anything!! I have a feeling I’ll be using this at least once a week this summer!
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WOW. I don’t have an ice cream maker but maybe this will convince my husband that I NEED the kitchen aid because then I’ll NEED this attachment
This looks amazing!
I have this mixer, now I so want the ice cream add on. Yours turned out beautifully and the video is adorable
Do you read Dishing Up Delights? Esi has made some awesome ice cream/sorbets:
http://dishingupdelights.blogspot.com/search/label/ice%20cream
Hey! Great Job! The video is fun, makes me want to try one! Glad it turned out well! Isn’t it such an obsession once you start? I have found that 20 minutes is a guideline, but it varies based on how warm it is in your apartment, and is very dependent on humidity. When it’s ready, the ice cream is usually all the way at the top of the machine, and the machine does a little clicking sound. It won’t be as melty afterwards. Thanks for linking to me! Have a great weekend!
I have been dying to do this Mascarpone Ice Cream and Roasted Peaches recipe but my ice cream maker is kaput. I hope you guys try it out because it looks divine!!
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/roasted-peaches-with-mascarpone-ice-cream
this looks aaamazing!
My college roomate had an ice cream maker and made Twix Caramel ice cream with little chunks of Twix bar mixed in. It was heaven!I am a little afraid to have the ability to make my own ice cream.I might eat nothing else!
What a great ice cream flavour!
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I always get mint oreo blizzards at DQ so this is right up my ally – yum!! This would be dangerous because I’d eat the whole batch in no time
I just had some delicious store bougth Mint Choco yesterday, but homemade is even tastier. I think if I buy a ice cream maker I may end up eating too much this summer. lol
i loved your video! i actually have the cuisinart icecream maker… ive only used it once and just today i thought that i need to bust this puppy out again. it takes up a lot of space in the freezer- but i feel like if i have it in there, ready for me, then ill be more inclined to whip up one of these delicious recipes!
thank you for informing me there was an ice cream maker attachment! i can’t believe i didn’t know that but i need to get it so i can make this delicious mint oreo ice cream!
Such a cute video! I think you did a great job! And I LOVE the tip that kitchen aids can have an ice cream attachment. I’ve been planning on getting a kitchen aid and that gives me all the more reason to go for it! Ice cream all summer
Oh my goodness the video is so cute! And I had no idea Kitchen Aid had an ice cream attachment. Definitely going to invest in that. I’ve tried the 101 Cookbooks recipe for frozen yogurt on my roommate’s ice cream maker and if you’re at all into the froyo I highly recommend it!!
Peach and ginger ice cream!!!! You guys gotta try it. Awesome video by the way.
Oh my, homemade ice cream would be heaven I’m sure!! I would make something hard-to-find in stores. The other week I saw a recipe for goat cheese ice cream with raspberry sauce that I think would be glorious!
you gals are getting closer and closer to being martha everyday! this is quite the feat! looks deliciousssssssss! i wonder if adding coffee would be equivalent to COFFEE ice cream… tis my fav!
Wow! This looks soo good! I can’t believe it’s an eggless recipe. Love it! Actually, my first ice cream maker recipe was an eggless one too — a strawberry one that is probably still my favorite. I was thinking of getting mint at the farmers’ market this weekend and making mint chip ice cream. Cute video!
YUM! This looks amazing. I live in TN, so I will definitely be cooling off with a lot of homemade ice cream this summer. I have the Cuisinart ice cream maker and LOVE it! It’s sooo easy!
Hey ladies! I’m so jealous! I’ve been wanting to do a red wine sorbet, or a blood orange sorbet, two of my faves. But Susie, if you do pear sorbet, you have to bring me some! It is my favorite, the perfect between course palate cleanser and it is sooo hard to find in boston! it basically just takes like frozen pears. YUMMO. So summery. Xo, ladies.
ooh, summertime!! i’m all about the mixer attachment, too
i have been meaning to try my pistachio-coconut milk ice cream again, or a tart fro yo remake!
I absolutely LOVE my Kitchen Aide Mixer AND my ice cream maker attachment!!!!! I make ice cream at least once a week and can’t wait to try this one. I think my favorite so far would be Cake Batter Ice Cream, like at Cold Stone Creamery.
This was the BEST ice cream. It was my first attempt at homemade ice cream so I was a little nervous on how it would turn out. It was incredibly easy to make and it tastes AMAZING! My husband told me I can not make this ice cream again for a while because he ate almost the whole thing in one sitting!