I've tested a lot of Ninja Creami bases trying to find the one that actually tastes rich without turning heavy, this is the one I keep coming back to. Heavy cream, cream cheese, and condensed milk blend into a base that's smooth and creamy on its own, then real Oreo chunks get mixed in after spinning, not just cookie flavor stirred through.
No egg, no gums, no pudding mix. If your kids beg for the same ice cream flavor on repeat, this is the one that earns it.
If you love classic Creami flavors, my Ninja Creami Mango Ice Cream and Ninja Creami Dole Whip are worth trying next.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No cooking or egg custard
- Creamy texture every time
- Simple, easy-to-find ingredients
- Kid-approved (and adult-approved too)
- A great base for extra mix-ins
- Cheaper than buying specialty ice cream
This Recipe Is for the 24 oz Ninja Creami Deluxe
This recipe is written for the 24 oz Ninja Creami Deluxe pint. If you’re using the standard 16 oz Ninja Creami pint, make about ⅔ of the base (or pour the extra into a second pint and freeze it for later).
Ingredients
- Heavy whipping cream: Gives the ice cream its rich, creamy body. Stick close to the amount in the recipe card, too much fat can make the texture greasy instead of smooth.
- Milk: I use 2%, but any milk or milk alternative works.
- Vanilla extract: Classic cookies-and-cream flavor.
- Cream cheese: Makes the texture extra smooth.
- Sweetened condensed milk: Adds sweetness and creaminess.
- Oreo cookies: Crushed and ready for the Mix-In setting.
See recipe card for quantities.
Easy Swaps & Add-Ins
- Dairy-free: Oat milk or almond milk both work in place of regular milk.
- Extra texture: Add mini chocolate chips along with the crushed Oreos.
How to Make Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
- In a blender, combine the heavy whipping cream, milk, vanilla extract, condensed milk, and cream cheese. Blend until smooth. Pour into a Ninja Creami pint container, staying below the max fill line.
- Place the pint on a flat, level surface in the freezer and freeze for at least 18-24 hours. Once frozen, place the pint into the Ninja Creami machine, attach the pint holder lid, and lock it into place. Select the "Ice Cream" setting and let it process.
- Use a spoon to make a small well down the center of the ice cream. Add 3 or more slightly crushed Oreo cookies into the well. Attach the lid and select the "+Mix-In" setting.
- Scoop the cookies and cream ice cream into bowls and top with more crushed Oreo cookies to your liking.
Topping Ideas
- Extra crushed Oreo cookies
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate syrup or caramel sauce
- Mini chocolate chips
- Brownie bits
- Marshmallows
- Fresh strawberries or bananas
Rose's Tips
- Freeze the pint on a flat, level surface. An uneven freezer shelf can make the base freeze and process unevenly.
- Make a real well before adding the Oreos, not just a dent. A proper well down the center helps the Mix-In setting actually distribute the cookies instead of leaving them clumped in one spot.
- Crush the cookies slightly, not to dust. You want real chunks, not powder, if they're too fine they'll just blend into the base instead of staying distinct.
- Watch the fat content. Heavy cream can turn greasy or butter-like if it's over-processed in the Creami, stick close to the recipe card amounts rather than adding extra for "more creaminess."
- A crumbly texture after the first spin is normal. Hit Re-Spin, and add 1-2 tablespoons of milk if it needs help coming together.
- Add the cookies with the Mix-In setting, never before freezing. Mixing them into the base early means they'll just dissolve into the frozen mixture instead of staying as chunks.
How to Store Leftovers
Cover the pint with the lid and keep it in the freezer. It's best eaten within 1-2 weeks for the smoothest texture.
Once it's fully refrozen, it'll be hard again. Run it through the Ninja Creami on the Ice Cream or Re-Spin setting to bring it back to scoopable, or let it sit out for 5-10 minutes first the way you would with a fresh batch.
Recipe FAQs
While Oreo cookies are the classic choice, you can experiment with other types of cookies like chocolate chip or fudge cookies for different flavors.
Yes, but only slightly. A light crush helps the pieces mix in evenly during the Mix-In cycle, crush them too much and they'll turn to powder instead of staying as real chunks.
Absolutely! Substitute dairy milk and cream with plant-based alternatives like almond milk or coconut milk to create a dairy-free version.
If the ice cream is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving, or use the respin function on your Ninja Creami to soften it.
Yes, you can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less condensed milk or using alternative sweeteners to taste.
More Ninja Creami Recipes to Try
- 10 Kids-Approved Ninja Creami Ice Cream Recipes
- Ninja Creami Mango Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami Dole Whip
- Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream
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Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker Deluxe
- 24 ounce Ninja Creami Pint Container
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Milk: I used 2% milk. Any type of milk or milk alternative can be used such as oat milk, or cow's milk, depending on your dietary preferences.
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoon Cream Cheese
- ½ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 3 pieces Oreo Cookies
Instructions
- In a blender heavy whipping cream, milk, vanilla, condensed milk and cream cheese. milk, sweetener and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Pour the blended mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, making sure it does not exceed the max fill line.¾ cup Heavy Whipping Cream, 1 cup Milk: I used 2% milk. Any type of milk or milk alternative can be used, 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, ½ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk, 2 Tablespoon Cream Cheese
- Place the pint container in the freezer and freeze for at least 18-24 hours. After freezing, remove the pint container from the freezer and place it into the Ninja Creami machine. Attach the pint holder lid and lock it into place. Select the "Ice Cream" setting and let the Ninja Creami process the mixture.
- Place 3 or more slightly crushed Oreo cookies in the center of the Creami container. Attach the pint holder lid and lock it into place. Select the "+MixIn" setting.
- Scoop the cookies and cream ice cream into bowls and top with more crushed Oreo cookies to your liking.3 pieces Oreo Cookies
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Notes
- If it looks crumbly after the first spin, don’t worry. That’s normal. Hit Re-Spin and it usually turns perfect.
- Need it creamier? Add a tiny splash of milk (like 1–2 tablespoons) before re-spinning. A little helps a lot.
- Don’t mix the Oreos in before freezing. They get weird and soggy. Add them after spinning using the Mix-In button so you get real chunks.
- The cream cheese matters. You won’t taste “cream cheese,” it just makes everything smoother and less icy.
- Crush the cookies, but not into dust. You want chunks you can actually bite into.
- Serving leftovers: Let the pint sit out for 5 minutes, or just run Re-Spin again to bring it back to that fresh-made texture.
- Want it extra Oreo-loaded? Add more cookies and run Mix-In again.
