Homemade Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich

Today, I will show you how to make these drool-worthy, refreshing Oreo ice cream sandwich recipes. It’s made with an uber-crunchy Oreo cookie base, a soft and creamy chocolate ganache layer, and finally, a rich vanilla ice cream filling.

This combination of textures and flavors creates a deliciously sweet dessert that everybody will become obsessed with! It’s easy, and although it takes a little while to make, worth every minute!

If you’re looking for more ice cream recipes, try my Ice Cream Coffee or this Fried Ice Cream Recipe.

Do I Need An Ice Cream Maker?

This is always the question I get asked first when making homemade ice cream: do you need an ice cream maker?

In short, no! This is not a churned ice cream and the base liquid will set unagitated. While this does mean the ice cream won’t be as fluffy, it will help the Oreo ice cream sandwich hold its shape a lot better.

Ingredients You Need

For Oreo Crust

• oreo cookies
• unsalted butter

For Chocolate Ganache

• semi-sweet chocolate chips
• heavy whipping cream
• salt
• vanilla extract

For Ice Cream Filling

• heavy cream
• vanilla extract
• sweetened condensed milk
• crushed Oreos

How To Make Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches

Blend the Oreo. Line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper. Set Aside. Blend Oreo cookies into fine crumbs; set aside ½ cup.

Mix the Oreo and Butter. Combine crushed Oreos with melted butter to form a crumbly mixture. Spread half of the Oreo crust in the pan and freeze.

Make the Chocolate Ganache. Mix chocolate chips, salt, and vanilla in a bowl. Heat cream until steaming; pour over chocolate. Wait 5 minutes, then whisk into a smooth mixture. Pour half of the ganache over the crust; freeze.

Whip and Mix. Whip cream and vanilla until peaks form; fold in condensed milk and reserved Oreos.

Layer the Cream and Ganache. Spread whipped Oreo cream over the ganache layer; freeze for 5 hours. Pour the remaining ganache over the cream; top with reserved Oreo crumbs. Freeze for an additional 3 hours or overnight.

Lift sandwiches using parchment paper; slice into squares.

How To Make Vegan Ice Cream Sandwiches

To start, Swap the butter in the crust with margarine or nut butter.

Then replace the whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk in the ice cream base with vegan alternatives. For the whipped cream alternative, I would suggest vegan egg whites or using aquafaba liquid.

Good news – Oreos are vegan! For the ganache, use vegan chocolate and plant-based cream like coconut cream.

How To Make Dairy-Free Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches

To make your Oreo ice cream sandwich dairy-free is a lot easier than making it vegan.

Simply substitute the melted butter, whipping cream, whipped cream, and chocolate.

You can use easy alternatives like margarine, aquafaba liquid, and dairy-free or vegan chocolate. There are, of course, many other alternatives you can use. These are just the easiest to find.

What Else Can I Add To These Ice Cream Sandwiches?

There are three main changes I make to this delicious Ice Cream Sandwich recipe:

Change The Oreo Cookie Crust

While Oreo cookies are delicious enough, I often swap them out for a different kind or even flavor.

For example, if I were to make peanut butter ice cream sandwiches, I would use peanut butter cookies or Peanut Butter Oreos. Try using cookies with a filling that will help bind the crust together. (Can’t get enough of cookies? Try my Hot Cocoa Cookies or this Molten Chocolate Lava Cookies.)

Change The Ice Cream Flavor

The ice cream base is pretty easy to make and only requires whipped cream, vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk, and Oreo cookie pieces. This creates a neutral base that is easy to manipulate.

I sometimes add 1/4 – 1/3 cup cocoa to give it a more chocolatey taste. You can also add smooth peanut butter.

Adding different flavors of extracts is also pretty easy and helps increase versatility. I would remove the vanilla extract from the recipe to be safe. You can use orange extract (with some orange zest), peppermint extract, cherry extract – the list goes on and on.

Add Toppings Or Garnishes

You can dip the sides of the Oreo ice cream sandwich into sprinkles, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips to add some texture and more flavor. (Or better yet, try this Deep-Fried Oreo Ice Cream.)

How To Store Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches In The Freezer

You can wrap your ice cream sandwiches in plastic wrap, then place them inside an airtight container. Store these sandwiches inside the freezer for up to 3 months.

To add an extra layer of protection against freezer burn, wrap the container or individual sandwiches with foil as well.

Tips And Tricks For Making The Best Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches

• You HAVE to line the baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper. This helps get the ice cream sandwich out of the baking sheet much more easily. Do not use plastic wrap because it will tear when you lift the ice cream sandwich. Also, don’t use aluminum foil because it will give the ice cream a metallic taste and might discolor it.
• Make sure that the Oreo cookies are finely crushed to get a flat “cookie” layer. If the Oreo cookie pieces are too chunky, your crust mixture won’t hold together well.
• Always use heavy whipping cream when you are making ice cream. First, the high-fat content makes the ice cream much more creamy and gives it a luxurious mouthfeel. Secondly, cream with a fat content over 30% helps prevent ice crystals from forming in the mixture. This is especially important for this recipe, which doesn’t require churning.
• This recipe for ice cream sandwiches is a lengthy one, but not a labor-intensive one. Be patient and wait for the Oreo layers, ganache, and ice cream layers to set before adding the next layer.

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