Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Recipe (Dairy-Free & Coconut-Free!) (2024)

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By Alisa Fleming on Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

It’s common to see 2nd editions of popular books, but often they are just an image update. When I decided to do a new edition of Go Dairy Free, I wanted to make it a total overhaul. After all, I’ve learned a lot in the last 10 years. Why shouldn’t I share more knowledge and delicious recipe hacks? One thing that I discovered was how to make delicious dairy-free frozen dessert that doesn’t taste like coconut! This dairy-free cookies and cream ice cream recipe uses that secret.

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Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Recipe (Dairy-Free & Coconut-Free!) (2)Adapted from the brand new Vanilla Ice Cream recipe in Go Dairy Free 2nd Edition, this cookies and cream ice cream is made withRipple Pea Milk Beverage. Why pea milk (that name always makes me giggle!)?

For starters, it’s richer than most dairy-free milk beverages with both a good dose of plant-based fat and protein. These ingredients help tremendously in the making of a good dairy-free ice cream.

It’s also an emulsified milk beverage. This means that it stays quite fluid, but it also has the ability to emulsify easily with more oil. Oil doesn’t freeze, so it aids in creating a soft, creamy consistency. This eliminates the need for ingredients like eggs, nuts, and coconut. And the combination of milk beverage and oil is fairly neutral in taste. So it ends up tasting like the ice cream flavor you are making, not the base!

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Ripple Pea Milk Beverage has become a staple in my ice cream making. I used the Unsweetened Original in this dairy-free cookies and cream recipe, but the Unsweetened Vanilla would also be delicious. Or, you could use a sweetened version and simply reduce the sugar.

Also, I used dairy-free, gluten-free sandwich cream cookies to make this recipe. They tend to be a little more crumbly than your average “just dairy-free” sandwich cream cookies. So I added quite a few chocolate crumbs, and the more I stirred the darker and more chocolaty my cookies and cream ice cream became. You might see more vanilla ice cream streaks than I did if using wheat-based, dairy-free cookies.

Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Recipe (Dairy-Free & Coconut-Free!) (4)This post is sponsored by Ripple Foods. But as always, the recipe, photo, and opinions are all my own. I chose to make this cookies and cream ice cream recipe because Ripple really IS the milk beverage I’ve used to create several coconut-free, allergy-friendly ice cream recipes!

Special Diet Notes:Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.

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Dairy-Free Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

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This recipe is adapted from my book, Go Dairy Free 2nd Edition. Please note that the Prep time does not include churning and chilling times. It reflects hands-on time only. If you have a smaller ice cream maker, you can halve all of the ingredients to make just 1 quart.

Author: Alisa Fleming

Serves: about 2 quarts

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Ripple Unsweetened Dairy-free Pea Milk Beverage (original or vanilla)
  • ⅔ to ¾ cup sugar (see Sweetness Note below)
  • ½ cup non-GMO canola oil or other neutral-tasting oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla flavoring or paste
  • 1/16 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum (corn-free is available)
  • 20 chocolate sandwich cream cookies, chopped into pieces (gluten-free, if needed; see Cookie Note below)

Instructions

  1. Pour about half of the milk beverage into your blender and add the sugar. Blend for 1 minute, or until the sugar dissolves.
  2. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil through the lid opening (keep your hand around the opening as it might splatter!). Continue to blend for 1 minute.
  3. Add the rest of the milk beverage, vanilla, and salt, and blend for 15 seconds.
  4. Add the xanthan gum and blend for 1 minute.
  5. Place the blender jar in your refrigerator and refrigerate for 2 hours or longer.
  6. Give the mixture a quick 10 second blend.
  7. Process the mixture in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions.
  8. Once the churning is complete, stir in the chopped cookies.
  9. Pack the ice cream into a freezer-safe container, and freeze for 2 hours for soft set, or 4 or more hours for firm.

Notes

Sweetness Note: ⅔ cup made it sweet enough for our tastes, but ¾ cup will give it that extra sweet oomph and will help keep prevent ice crystals. Keep in mind that the mixture will taste less sweet once it is frozen.

Cookie Note: It can be hard to locate sandwich cream cookies that are gluten-free AND top allergen-free, since most brands contain soy. So I created a quick "cheat" recipe for making your own Top Allergen-free Better-than-Oreo Cookies.

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FAQs

What can I use instead of coconut milk in ice cream? ›

9. Heavy cream. Heavy cream is made by scraping fat from fresh milk and is especially common in high-fat foods like creamy soups, sauces, and ice cream. It's much higher in fat than coconut milk and can replace it in equal quantities in most recipes ( 12 ).

What is the best non-dairy milk to make ice cream? ›

Kaminsky says that you'll get the best results from dairy-free counterparts that are higher in fat such as canned coconut milk. She typically uses almond milk as her base, but other non-dairy milks can work (steer clear of rice milk because it tends to be too watery).

What is ice cream without dairy called? ›

Updated: Jun 13, 2021. You might be surprised to learn that sorbet, Italian ice, sherbet, dairy-free ice cream and vegan ice cream are all different kinds of delectable, frozen treats.

Is non-dairy coconut ice cream healthy? ›

It's true that coconut contains a healthier type of saturated fat, but it's still not doing you any major health favors. Both frozen yogurt and coconut milk ice cream are packed with added sugar, so portion control is key when you feel like treating yourself.

What can I use instead of coconut milk dairy free? ›

If you don't like the taste of coconut milk (or some people also avoid coconut milk as it has a high fat content) then you could use either soy milk or almond milk as alternatives.

What is the best substitute for cream of coconut? ›

The Best Coconut Cream Substitutes
  1. Coconut Milk. I rarely buy coconut cream these days because I prefer to just keep one type of coconut product in my pantry and coconut milk is more versatile. ...
  2. Whipping Cream. ...
  3. Nut Butter or Tahini. ...
  4. Greek Yoghurt. ...
  5. Canned tomatoes or passata. ...
  6. Home Made Coconut Milk.

How do you thicken non-dairy ice cream? ›

Plant-based fats are the best way to thicken vegan ice cream. Coconut cream, full-fat coconut milk and coconut oil will give the creamiest and thickest results. Cornstarch and tapioca starch can also be used to thicken but the end result will be a little more icy and a little less creamy.

What makes non-dairy ice cream creamy? ›

The secret is nothing more than coconut milk. Full-fat, creamy coconut milk. Other vegan milk substitutes, like almond milk or soy milk, just don't cut it when it comes to ice cream. You need the fattiness and unctuousness that can only be found in a can of coconut milk.

What milk does Ben and Jerry's non-dairy use? ›

You dared us to go dairyless—and we did! Our Non-Dairy flavor creations are made with almond milk, 100% certified vegan, and boldly loaded with chunks and swirls. You'll get Ben & Jerry's euphoria in every bite. These flavors deliver everything… but the cow.

What is the healthiest non dairy ice cream? ›

Pints made with milk from almond, soy, cashew, or other nuts tend to be lower in saturated fat and calories than those made with coconut cream or milk. Keep in mind that the nutritional content will depend on the flavor and what ingredients have been added.

Are Oreos dairy free? ›

SUMMARY. Oreo cookies are made without any animal products. However, the company that makes them says these cookies are made in facilities that handle milk. As a result, there may be traces of milk in Oreo cookies.

What is the healthiest ice cream I can eat? ›

We asked dieticians, nutritionists and doctors to recommend the healthiest ice creams sold at grocery stores, and they provided these eight suggestions, all available nationwide.
  • Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream.
  • Halo Top Ice Cream.
  • Talenti Gelato.
  • Arctic Zero Ice Cream.
  • Alec's Ice Cream.
  • Cado Avocado Frozen Dessert.
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What is the healthiest form of ice cream? ›

Gelato (also the Italian word for ice cream) is usually considered a healthier option than soft serve and hard ice cream. The refreshing dessert is specifically made with a higher proportion of milk to cream, creating less fat than traditional ice cream, says Mary Sabat, a nutritionist and owner of BodyDesigns by Mary.

What is the best substitute for coconut milk? ›

What's a good substitution for coconut milk? Soy milk, yoghurt,nuts milk,thickened milk can be used as a substitute for coconut milk. If you want to thicken the gravy you can also use groundnuts,cashewnut and even ground water melon seeds.

What milk can I use instead of coconut milk? ›

In recipes where the fat content doesn't compromise texture, you plant-based beverages, such as coconut milk beverage, almond, cashew, macadamia, oat, soy or hemp, to substitute for traditional coconut milk. These plant-based beverage options would be best for smoothies, coffees and specialty drinks.

How do you thicken non dairy ice cream? ›

Plant-based fats are the best way to thicken vegan ice cream. Coconut cream, full-fat coconut milk and coconut oil will give the creamiest and thickest results. Cornstarch and tapioca starch can also be used to thicken but the end result will be a little more icy and a little less creamy.

What happens if you use coconut cream instead of coconut milk? ›

Can You Replace Coconut Cream with Coconut Milk? The good news about coconut cream and coconut milk is that although they may be different consistencies, they're very similar. You can use coconut cream in place of milk if you dilute it with additional water. Different coconut cream brands vary on fat content.

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