Homemade ice cream is one of my favorite treats, especially in the summer time. Of course I love ice cream all year long, but there is just something about a big bowl of homemade ice cream on a hot day.

This Strawberry Cookies and Cream Ice Cream is easy recipe to make without an ice cream maker and is a fun twist on a classic flavor. The perfect summer dessert!

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced + a few more for topping
• 10 to12 Golden Oreos crushed
• 3 to 4 Tablespoon Strawberry jam 
• 2 to 3 drop red food color optional 

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mash the strawberries really well or  you can use a food processor to crush strawberries.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, or using a hand mixer, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes.
3. Using a spatula, stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla and red food color.
4. Add in the mashed strawberries and stir in a few times. Then stir in the crushed Oreos, reserving a few for the top layer.
5. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or metal container, top with a few pieces of crushed ores and a couple slices of strawberries if desired. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and freeze 4-6 hours, or overnight.