Cookies 'n Cream Ice Cream*****

By Gigirox

This is also a good basic vanilla custard recipe without the oreos.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 8 egg yolks
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 4 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 20 crushed Oreo cookies

Details

Servings 10
Adapted from recipezaar.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
1-Heat half and half until very hot (not boiling), stirring often.
2-Mix egg yolks and sugar until well blended and slightly thickened, very gradually blend in hot half and half.
3-Add mixture to a medium sauce pan and cook over medium heat until steamy and bubbles form around edge, stirring constantly. Do not boil.
4-Once hot, pour into a large bowl and stir in whipping cream, vanilla, and salt.
5-Cover and chill thoroughly.
6-Add to ice cream maker per your manufacturer's instructions, stir in crushed oreos during last stage of freezing.