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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Dessert

    Cookies and Cream Key Lime Ice Cream

    Published: May 1, 2018 · Modified: Feb 26, 2020 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 15 Comments

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    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!

    Cookies and Cream Key Lime Ice Cream 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.

    No Churn Key Lime Cookies and Cream Ice Cream in a rectangle pan with limes and cookie chunks on the counter momsdinner.net

    One amazing bonus of this key lime ice cream recipe 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.

    Kid Friendly Key Lime Ice Cream Recipe

    Another amazing bonus of this recipe is that it is super kid friendly- making and eating.

    key lime ice cream with cookies mixed in sitting on a grey plate with spoons and limes to the side

    If you like having your kids help in the kitchen here are some jobs they can help with:

    • Older kids can zest the limes.
    • Juicing the limes, especially if you have one of those hand held juice presses.
    • Measuring and pouring the ingredients into the bowl.
    • If you have a stand mixer, kids love to turn it on and off.
    • Crushing the cookies in the plastic bag.
    • Pouring the cookies and cream mixture into the pan.
    • Licking the whisk!

    Using 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.

    whisk attachment with whipped cream , limes zested and squeezed with a wooden reamer all used to make key lime ice cream

    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. 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.

    whisk attachment with whipped cream sticking to it to show stiff peaks

    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.

    whipped cream with lime zest for making key lime cookies and cream ice cream

    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.

    vanilla oreos crushed up

    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!

    A scoop of No Churn Key Lime Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

    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 squirt 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….

    two bowls of cookies and cream key lime ice cream with a silver ice cream scoop to the side

    Try it… You’ll Like It

    If you are now singing the song from Yo Gabba Gabba in your head “try it, you’ll like it”… you are my people!

    No Churn Key Lime Ice Cream in a silver dish with a spoon

    But really, If you tried it and liked it, let me know!! Drop me a line or let me know in the comments below. If you share a pic of your beautiful face eating this delicious Cookies and Cream Ice Cream tag me @momsdinnerinsta on Instagram or @momsdinner on Facebook. You will make my day ♣

    I hope you give this recipe for Cookies and Cream Key Lime Ice Cream a try in your kitchen.

    Love- Susie

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    No Churn Key Lime Cookies and Cream Ice Cream momsdinner.net

    Cookies and Cream Key Lime Ice Cream - No Churn!

    An easy and refreshing, sweet key lime ice cream with chunks of vanilla cream cookies. No special ice cream making equipment needed (no churn).
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Freeze at least: 6 hours
    Servings: 10 servings
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    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)
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    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.
    • Turn the mixer to low speed and sprinkle in the 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Sarah Hoffman

      May 30, 2020 at 12:17 am

      This sounds like heaven. Love love key lime pie and ice cream are both big favs.

      Reply
    2. Liz

      July 19, 2018 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved and helping make this! Totally tastes just like key lime pie!

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      • Susie

        July 20, 2018 at 9:44 am

        AWESOME!!! I’m so glad you loved it. Thank you so much for letting me know.

        Reply
    3. Blogtastic Food

      May 02, 2018 at 12:07 am

      5 stars
      Omg this post is making me salivate!! Love it (:

      Reply
      • Susie

        May 02, 2018 at 6:36 am

        Thank you… the flavor is drool worthy!

        Reply
    4. Vicky

      May 01, 2018 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Susie

        May 01, 2018 at 12:42 pm

        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!

        Reply
    5. Pam

      May 01, 2018 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      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!

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      • Susie

        May 01, 2018 at 12:31 pm

        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.

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    6. Beth

      May 01, 2018 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      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!

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      • Susie

        May 01, 2018 at 12:30 pm

        Thank you! It is a crazy good combo!! It tastes just like key lime pie- with the crust mixed in.

        Reply
    7. Adriana Lopez Martin

      May 01, 2018 at 10:40 am

      5 stars
      You got me at key lime pie that is my favorite dessert and then in ice cream I am in! Your pictures look scrumptious.

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      • Susie

        May 01, 2018 at 11:12 am

        I love key lime pie too, so this was the perfect recipe for me! Thank you so much, Adriana.

        Reply
    8. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ

      May 01, 2018 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      This sounds perfect for the warm weather. Love the sound of key lime ice cream. Sounds so tropical and delicious.

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      • Susie

        May 01, 2018 at 11:13 am

        It makes me want to go to Florida asap! It is the perfect dessert for summer, bbq’s, and cinco de mayo!

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