This Circus Animal Cookie Ice Cream is a simple, no-churn recipe that will bring back all those great childhood memories with those colorful, fudge-covered cookies.
Just 4 ingredients & a few minutes is all it takes to prepare this tasty treat. Watch the eyes of your guests widen as you serve them this ice cream with their favorite childhood cookie mixed in. A crowd-pleaser for sure.
I love going back to the nostalgic things that make me smile. Remember circus animal cookies? Those adorable pink & white, fudge & sprinkle covered cookies were my mother-in-law’s favorite.
We would always bring her bags of them when we would visit. It would make her day. When we thought they were going out of business years ago, we bought them in bulk.
Well, I’m sure glad they didn’t go out of business, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to make this no-churn Circus Animal Cookie Ice Cream.
Honestly – it made me smile with each & every bite. It’s so easy to make & you know I love easy. The hubs ran out to the store & I was able to whip up a batch & get it in the freezer before he got back.
Then later that night when we wrapped up dinner he looked at me (like he does every night) & asked, “so what do you have for dessert?” I was able to surprise him with this ice cream & boy was he happy.
Here are some commonly asked questions
Can I use half and half?
Unfortunately, no. You will need the full fat of the heavy cream to make this ice cream recipe.
Can I use a sweetened condensed milk substitute?
I have not personally tried it, so I can’t say how that would turn out. I’m not really sure how a straight sugar substitute would work or how that would change the end result with less liquid. I don’t recommend it.
How long can I store this in the freezer?
You can safely store your homemade ice cream in the freezer for up to one month before it is time for you to make a new batch.
Why did my ice cream become so icy rather than smooth?
If your ice cream became icy rather than creamy and smooth, this means that the mixture froze too slowly, allowing large ice crystals to form throughout. In the future, you may want to try pre-cooling your ice cream in the refrigerator before attempting to mix it in the ice cream maker.
I love those cookies & then add them to ice cream & well…. then you have perfection.
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How many can this serve?
This recipe makes about 8 servings, depending on how large or small your scoops are. But it should serve approx 8 people with 1-2 scoops each.
Can this recipe be doubled?
You can, and we do it often. Just be aware of the space in your bowl during the whipping process.
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HOW DO YOU MAKE Circus Animal Cookie Ice Cream?
- Combine the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract to a small bowl & stir to combine.
- Add the heavy cream to a large mixing bowl and whip on high for several minutes until stiff peaks form.
- Reduce the speed on your mixer to low and slowly add the vanilla mixture.
- Once combined, slowly fold in your cookies.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze at least 6 hours before serving. (preferably overnight.)
Can I use a hand mixer?
Yes, absolutely, that will work just fine. It will take a bit longer than a stand mixer, but just be patient.
To make Circus Animal Cookie Ice Cream you will need…
- sweetened condensed milk
- vanilla extract
- heavy cream
- Circus Animal Cookies
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This ice cream with anicam cookies recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made homemade ice cram before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this dessert recipe.
- mixer
- sweetened condensed milk
- vanilla extract
- circus animal cookies frosted
- ice cream cones
- Ice Cream Scoop
- spatulas
- Reusable BPA-Free Freezer Containers
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Circus Animal Cookie Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 pint heavy cream (2 cups)
- 3-4 cups Circus Animal Cookies some whole/ some broken in half
Instructions
- Combine the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract to a small bowl & stir to combine.
- Add the heavy cream to a large mixing bowl and whip on high for several minutes until stiff peaks form.
- Reduce the speed on your mixer to low and slowly add the vanilla mixture.
- Once combined, slowly fold in your cookies.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze at least 6 hours before serving. (preferably overnight.)
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Taste of the Frontier cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
