You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream…..especially if it is Cookies and Cream Key Lime Ice Cream! It is the perfect dessert for adults and kids alike!
This is a super delicious dessert. It is full of refreshing citrus lime mixed with sweet cream, a touch of sugar and chunks of crushed vanilla cream cookies. A perfect summer twist on traditional cookies and cream ice cream.
Best part is that you do NOT need ice cream churning equipment to get the job done. Yet you still get the creamy sweet goodness of traditional ice cream. All you need is a stand mixer or hand held mixer with a whisk attachment, and a freezer.
This is a great dessert to serve after a delicious Mexican Dinner! Pairs perfectly with margaritas, chips and salsa and enchiladas!
Key Limes
Now I KNOW that I used the words “key lime” in the title of this dessert, yet it doesn’t call for key limes specifically. It is really just to convey the flavor of traditional key lime pie.
Key limes are not something I am interested in chasing down. Especially when this dessert is just as delish with regular old limes.
However, if you are able to find Key Limes, by all means use them. But don’t beat yourself up if you have to use a standard lime! It’s what I use and everyone loves it♥
How to Make No Churn Cookies and Cream Key Lime Ice Cream
Whisk the heavy whipping cream with a stand mixer or hand held mixer with the whisk attachment, on medium high speed, until you have stiff peaks.
What Are Stiff Peaks
Stiff peaks is when you pull the beater out of the cream and the mound that pulls out holds its shape and has a sharp tip.
Lower the blender speed to medium low and sprinkle in the powdered sugar, drizzle in the sweetened condensed milk, pour in the lime juice, and the lime zest. Once it is all incorporated stop whisking.
In a large plastic baggie, crush the cookies until you have smaller bite size pieces. Do not crush it to dust, you will want some cookie chunks in your ice cream. A rolling pin, smooth meat mallet, or small frying pan will all work great to pound the cookies into pieces.
With a spatula fold the cookies into the cream mixture.
Pour the mixture into a glass or metal loaf pan. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the freezer.
Freeze for 6+ hours.
Done!
Cookies and Cream Key Lime Ice Cream Toppings
Here are six options for topping your Key Lime Ice Cream:
- Bare Naked! Just keep it as is, simple and delish.
- A little dollop of whipped cream...
- Sprinkle on some extra lime zest…
- Add some rainbow sprinkles…
- Crush the extra cookies and sprinkle over the top…
- Get super crazy and do all four….
More No Bake Dessert Recipes
Cookies and Cream Key Lime Ice Cream – No Churn!
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream - (cold)
- 3 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoon lime zest - (about 2-3 limes)
- ½ cup fresh lime juice - (4-5 limes)
- 10-12 vanilla creme cookie sandwiches - (example: Vanilla Oreos)
Instructions
- Using a stand mixer or hand held mixer with the whisk attachment, on medium high speed, whip the cold heavy whipping cream until you have firm peaks. Firm peaks are when you pull the whisk out of the cream and a peak with a sharp tip forms and holds its shape. This will take 2-3 minutes.2 cups heavy whipping cream
- Turn the mixer to low speed and sprinkle in the powdered sugar.3 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Next slowly pour in the sweetened condensed milk, whisk until it is combined, about 20 seconds. Add the lime juice and lime zest. Whisk for an additional 20 seconds. Set aside.14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoon lime zest, ½ cup fresh lime juice
- Place the cookies in a large sealable plastic baggie. Crush the cookies- using a rolling pin, smooth meat mallet, or small frying pan works great. Do not crush it to dust, just to smaller bite sized pieces. Like the size of a nickel or dime.10-12 vanilla creme cookie sandwiches
- With a spatula fold the cookies into the cream mixture.
- Gently pour/scrape the mixture into a freezer safe glass or metal loaf pan. Cover and freeze for 6+ hours.
Serving
- Scoop the frozen ice cream out into serving bowls or ice cream cone. Add toppings of your choosing: whipped cream, sprinkles, lime zest, crushed cookies, or whole cookies.
Sarah Hoffman says
This sounds like heaven. Love love key lime pie and ice cream are both big favs.
Liz says
My family loved and helping make this! Totally tastes just like key lime pie!
Susie says
AWESOME!!! I’m so glad you loved it. Thank you so much for letting me know.
Blogtastic Food says
Omg this post is making me salivate!! Love it (:
Susie says
Thank you… the flavor is drool worthy!
Vicky says
We will definitely be making this! My kids love making ice cream though ours usually involves shaking a jar forever. This looks a lot easier!
Susie says
This is much easier than shaking or rolling a jar. But, the kids can definitely still help. I have a list in the post about what the kids can help with (or what my kids like to help with anyways). I hope you enjoy it!
Pam says
Oh, wow! This looks perfect for the warm weather. I just got my first stand mixer for Christmas and am on the lookout for new ways to use it, so thank you for that too!
Susie says
I use my stand mixer for this recipe. It makes it soooooo easy! You can set the cream to whip while you crush the cookies. Perfect time saver. I hope you enjoy it! Let me know.
Beth says
I have been pretty well rendered speechless! I can’t believe you did cookies and cream AND lime! It must totally taste like a key lime pie!! My favorite! Yum! I am giving this a try ASAP!
Susie says
Thank you! It is a crazy good combo!! It tastes just like key lime pie- with the crust mixed in.
Adriana Lopez Martin says
You got me at key lime pie that is my favorite dessert and then in ice cream I am in! Your pictures look scrumptious.
Susie says
I love key lime pie too, so this was the perfect recipe for me! Thank you so much, Adriana.
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
This sounds perfect for the warm weather. Love the sound of key lime ice cream. Sounds so tropical and delicious.
Susie says
It makes me want to go to Florida asap! It is the perfect dessert for summer, bbq’s, and cinco de mayo!