Cookies & Cream Gelato

Directions

1. 1Warm the milk and cream until steaming.
2. 2Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale, then temper with a little hot dairy.
3. 3Return to the pan and cook gently to 165-175F, then stir in the vanilla.
4. 4Strain, cool completely, pour into a Creami pint under the max line, and freeze flat for 24 hours.
5. 5Spin on the GELATO preset, Re-spinning with a splash of milk if crumbly.
6. 6Add the broken cookies to a center well and run the Mix-In program before serving.

Tips

• Freeze your pint completely solid for at least 16-24 hours, flat on a shelf, before running the Ice Cream program; partial freezing will give you a crumbly texture instead of creamy.
• If your gelato comes out grainy or powdery after spinning, add a splash of whole milk or heavy cream and re-spin immediately to smooth it out.
• Chill your finished gelato pint in the freezer for 30 minutes before inserting into the Creami for the smoothest scoop, especially in a warm kitchen.

Variations

• Swap half the Oreos for crushed amaretti cookies and add a quarter teaspoon of almond extract to the base for a nuttier twist.
• Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter, less rich gelato that still freezes and spins well in the Creami.

FAQ

Can I use a different cookie instead of Oreos?

Yes, any crunchy cookie works: gingersnaps, shortbread, biscotti. Just crush them fine so they don't jam the Creami during spinning. Avoid super soft cookies that turn to paste when frozen.

Why won't my pint freeze solid after 24 hours?

Your freezer may not be cold enough (aim for 0 degrees F or below) or the pint isn't sitting flat. Check that it's level and give it a full 24 hours; overly thick pints can take up to 30 hours.

Can I make this without egg yolks to skip the raw egg risk?

You can use pasteurized egg yolks from the grocery store, which are heat-treated and safe raw. The yolks create richness and help the base freeze smoothly in the Creami, so skipping them entirely will make the texture icier.

How long does the frozen pint keep in my freezer?

Keep it frozen solid up to 2 weeks for best flavor and texture. After that, freezer burn starts to affect how it spins in the Creami and the taste flattens out.

Nutrition

Per serving · makes about 2 servings · estimated