Sweet strawberries mingle with crunchy golden Oreos whispering of summer in this lusciously smooth Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream.
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
The experience of holding a bowl filled with ice cream strawberry shortcake is one that you won’t soon forget. Initially, my brother didn’t believe me when I told him that we’d be using golden Oreos to make this ice cream.
But, they’re an easy hack to get that fabulous shortbread flavor. Cake doesn’t retain its form well in ice cream, and it often either gets mushy or turns into a brick. Oreos bring wonderful texture to this ice cream, too.
As far as I’m concerned, strawberry shortcake ice cream is the best of both ice cream-loving worlds with its combination of classic strawberry flavors and generous cookies and cream chunks throughout each serving.
I’ve enjoyed strawberry shortcake ever since I was a little kid. Although we didn’t have it often, I can remember my Aunt Judy making it for us when we visited and it always made me grin.
This dessert includes a healthy dollop of nostalgia for me, reminding me of summertime travels and the Fourth of July.
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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Recipe
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:
- frozen strawberries
- cornstarch, sugar, and salt
- heavy cream and whole milk
- vanilla extract
- golden Oreos
- whipped cream
The most popular question I get is whether it’s possible to make ice cream without a machine. The answer is YES. You can make ice cream without a machine. Find the full directions here!
Place the frozen strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until the berries have softened, stirring occasionally. This should take about 5 to 10 minutes.
When the berries have mostly thawed, increase the heat to medium. Smash them a bit with a potato masher, then stir constantly while the liquid simmers until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and cool completely before placing in the refrigerator to chill. Whisk together the cream, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Pour into the ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Scoop the churned ice cream into a freezer container, adding a spoonful or two of the strawberry sauce along with each scoop of the ice cream. Scatter the cookie pieces throughout the ice cream while transferring it to the container.
Swirl very lightly with a knife and place in the freezer until ready to serve. Serve with any remaining strawberry sauce on top. Add a dollop of whipped cream as well, if desired.
Fresh strawberries may be used to make the sauce for this recipe. If using fresh berries, reduce the cooking time accordingly. As soon as they begin to break down and the sauce thickens, remove it from the heat.
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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
Ingredients
Strawberry Sauce Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen strawberries about 3 cups
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Ice Cream Ingredients
- 1¾ cups heavy cream
- 1¼ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean, scraped
- 1½ cups golden Oreos quartered, about 12 Oreos
- whipped cream for serving, if desired
Instructions
Strawberry Sauce
- Place the frozen strawberries, ⅓ cup sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Set the heat to medium-low, stirring occasionally, until the berries have softened. This should take between 5 and 10 minutes.
- When the berries have mostly thawed, increase the heat to medium. Mash them a bit with a potato masher and stir constantly while the liquid simmers and the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat and cool completely before placing in the refrigerator to chill until needed.
Ice Cream Instructions
- Whisk together the cream, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Pour into the ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Scoop the churned ice cream into a freezer container, adding a spoonful or two of the strawberry sauce along with each scoop of the ice cream. Scatter the cookie pieces throughout the ice cream while transferring it to the container.
- Swirl very lightly with a knife and place in the freezer until ready to serve. Serve with any remaining strawberry sauce on top. Add a dollop of whipped cream as well, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Lea says
Sounds so delicious. I do not have an Ice Cream machine so I might have to rely on my no churn recipe but add in the strawberry sauce!
Mary Younkin says
I’m sure the ice cream will be delicious however you make it, Lea. Enjoy!