The bright, fun color and flavor of Cookie Monster ice cream is a delightful dessert like Korean strawberry milk, White Rabbit candy ice cream, taro ice cream, honeydew popsicles and mango popsicles. It is inspired from the iconic Sesame Street character, Cookie Monster, which brings his love for cookies to your freezer. Besides, it features a bright blue vanilla base and loaded with cookie chunks, this Cookie Monster ice cream recipe is perfect for kids and adults. Let’s learn how to make this homemade Cookie Monster ice cream with step by step photos, tips and a video.
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What is Cookie Monster ice cream?
Cookie Monster ice cream is a delightful dessert. It is tied to the beloved character from "Sesame Street", Cookie Monster, with his iconic blue fur and love for cookies. It has been a staple of children's television. This Cookie Monster ice cream captures the vibrant blue color and cookies.
Recently, Cookie Monster ice cream has gained popularity on social media platforms because of the vibrant blue color and cookies mix-ins make it a favorite subject for social media posts. There are so many different home recipes and unique presentations.
Why is Cookie Monster ice cream blue?
Cookie Monster ice cream is blue primarily to match the color of the Cookie Monster character from the children's television show "Sesame Street." Making the ice cream blue creates a visual connection to the character and it is clear that the ice cream is inspired by Cookie Monster.
The blue color is eye-catching and appealing, especially to children. It stands out in ice cream stores and grocery store freezers that draw attention and generate excitement. Also, the blue color provides a creative canvas for various mix-ins like chocolate chip cookies or Oreos to enhance the visual and textural appeal of the ice cream.
What flavor is blue Cookie Monster ice cream?
Blue Cookie Monster ice cream typically has a flavor of cookie mix-ins. The base of flavor is vanilla and a sweet cream base. The highlights of cookie pieces without overwhelming them.
Besides, the cream base offers a smooth and creamy backdrop that lets the flavor of the cookie pieces shine through. The blue coloring is purely for visual appeal and does not affect the flavor.
What are the ingredients for homemade Cookie Monster ice cream?
In this homemade Cookie Monster ice cream recipe, the ingredients are heavy whipping cream, sweet condensed milk, vanilla extract, blue food coloring, chocolate chips cookies and Oreo.
What kind of blue food coloring do you use?
I used the basic and classic blue for this Cookie Monster ice cream recipe. If you want to use other healthy alternatives, you can use natural blue food coloring like Watkins blue food coloring, blue spirulina powder or butterfly pea flowers powder.
If you use Watkins blue food coloring, you may need a whole small bottle 0.3 fl oz. But, the texture is slightly different.
What kind of cookies are in Cookie Monster ice cream?
Usually people use chocolate chips cookies and Oreo. However, you can customize it with any type of cookie you like.
Can I make Cookie Monster ice cream at home without an ice cream machine?
Yes, you can easily make this Cookie Monster ice cream recipe at home. Start with a heavy whipping cream base, add blue food coloring, and mix in your favorite cookies. Then, freeze it until firm before serving.
Substitutions and Variations:
Are there any healthier versions of Cookie Monster ice cream?
Yes, you can use reduced-sugar ice cream, natural blue coloring (like blue spirulina powder and butterfly pea flowers powder. ), whole grain or gluten-free cookies, and even Greek yogurt or dairy-free ice cream bases.
What natural ingredients can be used to color the ice cream blue?
If you like or prefer to use natural food coloring. You can try to use blue spirulina powder, butterfly pea flowers powder or Watkins blue food coloring.
Is there a dairy-free version of Cookie Monster ice cream?
Yes, you can use dairy-free ice cream bases made from almond milk, coconut milk, or cashew milk, and add blue coloring and cookie mix-ins.
What mix-ins work well with Cookie Monster ice cream?
Besides cookies, you can add chocolate chips, sprinkles, fudge or caramel swirls, nuts, or even small fruit pieces for added texture and flavor.
Storage:
How to store homemade Cookie Monster ice cream?
Place a layer of plastic wrap on the surface of the ice cream, this helps prevent ice crystals from forming on the surface. Also, use an airtight container to prevent the ice cream from absorbing other flavors in the freezer.
How long can this Cookie Monster ice cream recipe last?
You can freeze homemade ice cream for 1-2 weeks for the best flavor and texture. However, over time it may develop ice crystals or become less creamy. Therefore, consume it as soon as possible.
Cooking tips for how to make Cookie Monster ice cream:
Coloring:
- Blue food coloring: You can use gel or liquid food coloring. If you want more natural food coloring, you can try to use blue spirulina powder, butterfly pea flowers powder or Watkins blue food coloring.
- Adding food coloring: Add a teaspoon of blue food coloring then mix it well with a spatula or electric mixer. Add more or less coloring as needed to achieve the desired blue. If using natural colorings like blue spirulina powder or butterfly pea flowers powder, mix in gradually until you get the right color.
Cookies:
- Cookies: The choice for cookies are chocolate chips cookies and Oreo.
- Crush or break the cookies into bite-sized pieces. Fold them into the blue ice cream to ensure they are evenly distributed. Also, you can freeze the cookies for 10-15 minutes before mixing them in to prevent them from becoming too soft or soggy in the ice cream.
Mixing & Freezing:
- Mix-ins: You can use other add-ins like chocolate chips, sprinkles, fudge swirls, or caramel to enhance flavor and texture.
- Fold them in gently to avoid over-mixing.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- After that, place the container in the freezer for at least 6-8 hours, or until the ice cream is firm.
- Remember to let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping because it is easier to serve.
FAQs:
To prevent blue food coloring staining, use gloves when mixing in the coloring, and be cautious when serving to avoid spills. Also, wash hands and any surfaces immediately after contact with the coloring.
Yes, there are some ice cream stores and grocery stores that offer their own versions of Cookie Monster ice cream.
Sure, you can skip the blue food coloring if you like. The coloring is just for visual presentation and attraction.
Instructions for how to make homemade Cookie Monster ice cream:
Beating cream:
1. Pour 1 cup of heavy whipping cream into the mixing bowl.
2. Use an electric mixer to beat the heavy whipping cream until it thickens.
Sweetened cream:
3. After that, pour ½ cup of sweet condensed milk into the cream.
4. Next, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix it well.
Adding color:
5. Add 1 teaspoon of classic blue food coloring into the cream mixture. You can reduce or increase the amount of coloring to your preference. (You can use natural blue food coloring like Watkins blue food coloring, blue spirulina powder or butterfly pea flowers powder. If you use Watkins blue food coloring, you may need a whole small bottle 0.3 fl oz. But, the texture is slightly different.)
6. Mix the blue food coloring well, but not over mixing it.
Adding cookies:
7. After, use your hands to break the 6 Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies and 6 Oreos into small chunks. (You can freeze the cookies for 10-15 minutes before mixing them in to prevent them from becoming too soft or soggy in the ice cream. This is optional.)
Mixing:
8. Put ½ of the cookie chunks into the blue cream mixture. Use the spatula to fold and mix with the cream mixture.
9. The following step, pour the cream mixture into a container and use the spatula to level it off.
Freezing:
10. Add the rest of the cookie chunks on the top of the blue cream mixture. Then, cover it with a plastic wrap and freeze it for 6-8 hours.
11. When the Cookie Monster ice cream is done, remove the plastic wrap.
Serving:
12. Leave the ice cream on the countertop for 1-2 minutes because it is easier for scooping out and serving.
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Cookie Monster Ice Cream
Equipment
- 1 Electric mixer
- 1 Freezer
Video
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup Sweet condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Blue food coloring
- 6 pieces Chocolate chips cookies (Chips Ahoy)
- 6 pieces Oreo
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of heavy whipping cream into the mixing bowl.
- Use an electric mixer to beat the heavy whipping cream until it thickens.
- After that, pour ½ cup of sweet condensed milk into the cream.
- Next, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix it well.
- Add 1 teaspoon of classic blue food coloring into the cream mixture. You can reduce or increase the amount of coloring to your preference. (You can use natural blue food coloring like Watkins blue food coloring, blue spirulina powder or butterfly pea flowers powder. If you use Watkins blue food coloring, you may need a whole small bottle 0.3 fl oz. But, the texture is slightly different.)
- Mix the blue food coloring well, but not over mixing it.
- After, use your hands to break the 6 Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies and 6 Oreos into small chunks. (You can freeze the cookies for 10-15 minutes before mixing them in to prevent them from becoming too soft or soggy in the ice cream. This is optional.)
- Put ½ of the cookie chunks into the blue cream mixture. Use the spatula to fold and mix with the cream mixture.
- The following step, pour the cream mixture into a container and use the spatula to level it off.
- Add the rest of the cookie chunks on the top of the blue cream mixture. Then, cover it with a plastic wrap and freeze it for 6-8 hours.
- When the Cookie Monster ice cream is done, remove the plastic wrap.
- Leave the ice cream on the countertop for 1-2 minutes because it is easier for scooping out and serving.
Notes
Cooking tips for how to make Cookie Monster ice cream:
Coloring:
- Blue food coloring: You can use gel or liquid food coloring. If you want more natural food coloring, you can try to use blue spirulina powder, butterfly pea flowers powder or Watkins blue food coloring.
- Adding food coloring: Add a teaspoon of blue food coloring then mix it well with a spatula or electric mixer. Add more or less coloring as needed to achieve the desired blue. If using natural colorings like blue spirulina powder or butterfly pea flowers powder, mix in gradually until you get the right color.
Cookies:
- Cookies: The choice for cookies are chocolate chips cookies and Oreo.
- Crush or break the cookies into bite-sized pieces. Fold them into the blue ice cream to ensure they are evenly distributed. Also, you can freeze the cookies for 10-15 minutes before mixing them in to prevent them from becoming too soft or soggy in the ice cream.
Mixing & Freezing:
- Mix-ins: You can use other add-ins like chocolate chips, sprinkles, fudge swirls, or caramel to enhance flavor and texture.
- Fold them in gently to avoid over-mixing.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- After that, place the container in the freezer for at least 6-8 hours, or until the ice cream is firm.
- Remember to let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping because it is easier to serve.
Tracy O.
Amazing!