Confetti Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Beat the heat this summer with our easy-to-make Confetti Cookie Dough Ice Cream! This frozen treat is made without an ice cream machine and is loaded with colorful sprinkles and cookie dough bites. It's the perfect way to cool down and satisfy your sweet tooth.

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• Confetti Ice Cream
• Why You'll Love This Recipe
• Main Ingredients 
• How To Make Confetti Cookie Dough Ice Cream 
• Storage Recommendations
• Tips and Tricks 
• FAQs 
• More No Churn Ice Cream
• Recipe

Confetti Ice Cream

One of my favorite kitchen hacks is making ice cream with only four simple ingredients. This base can be used to create any flavor combination you desire.

A few years ago, I added cookie dough bites and sprinkles to our no churn vanilla ice cream. Cookie dough is one of my favorite flavors, and adding sprinkles makes this treat a fun addition to birthday parties and summer picnics.

I was pleasantly surprised to find out that McDonald's had released a new confetti cookie dough McFlurry in 2023. Unfortunately, it was only available in Canada, so I couldn't try it.

If you're sad that this tasty flavor isn't in the US, make my easy confetti ice cream recipe instead. Who needs the Golden Arches when you can make this creamy and delicious treat at home?

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Amazing texture. The combination of cream cheese and whipped cream gives it a smooth and creamy texture like soft serve ice cream.
• No churn recipe. You don't need an ice cream maker to make it. Simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl and freeze.
• Loaded with mix-ins. Cookie dough pieces and colorful sprinkles make the creamy dessert festive and perfect for summer.

Main Ingredients 

• Heavy Cream - keep it chilled so it can whip into stiff peaks. Please keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to mix it up.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk - canned sweet milk sweetens the mixture without needing sugar.
• Cream Cheese - gives the homemade ice cream a creamy taste and texture. Set it out 20-30 minutes beforehand so it is soft enough to beat into the milk.
• Vanilla Extract - adds a rich flavor to the frozen dessert. For the best taste, choose a pure extract, not flavoring.
• Cookie Dough Bites - make the bites beforehand. Remember to heat treat the flour to reduce the risk from raw flour. Another option is to buy edible cookie dough from the store and roll it into balls.
• Sprinkles - I used jimmies and confetti sprinkles in the ice cream and on top. The confetti sprinkles will slightly change the color of the ice cream, but it still tastes fantastic. If you want a pure white ice cream, use jimmies!

How To Make Confetti Cookie Dough Ice Cream 

Making homemade, no-churn ice cream is simpler than you think. All you have to do is mix, stir, and then freeze.

1. Make the cookie dough. Beat butter and sugar in a small bowl until creamy. Slowly add flour and vanilla and mix again. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and then roll the mixture into 56 tiny balls.
2. Whip the cream. Pour the cold whipping cream into a chilled bowl. Beat on medium to high speed until stiff peaks form and the mixture resembles whipped cream. Refrigerate.
3. Create the ice cream mix. Beat the cream cheese, then slowly mix in the milk and extracts. Once creamy, fold in the whipped cream, then slowly stir in sprinkles and bites.
4. Freeze until solid. Pour the mixture into a cold, freezer-safe pan or container. (I like to use a metal loaf pan.) Top with lots of sprinkle goodness and more cookie bites, then cover and freeze for 5-6 hours or until solid.

Storage Recommendations

Store the confetti ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer. A metal loaf pan can also be used. Just be sure to tightly cover it with 2-3 layers of plastic wrap.

Tips and Tricks 

• Chill your bowl. To achieve a light and fluffy whipped cream, freeze your mixing bowl and wire attachment for 15 minutes before beating the cream. The lower temperature produces more volume, resulting in stiffer peaks that last longer.
• Use cold ingredients. Make sure your heavy cream is cold before whipping it. This helps it hold its shape better and creates a creamier texture.
• Fold ingredients in gently. When adding your flavorings and mix-ins to the whipped cream, fold them gently to avoid deflating the mixture.
• Freeze it properly. Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and smooth the top. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap or a lid to prevent ice crystals from forming on the surface.
• Experiment with other flavors. Don't be afraid to experiment with different extracts and mix-ins. The best thing about no-churn ice cream is that it is easy to customize, so let your imagination run wild!

FAQs 

More No Churn Ice Cream

• Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream
• Fluffernutter Ice Cream
• Caramel Snickers Ice Cream
• Marshmallow Ice Cream
• Pineapple Dole Whip

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This recipe and post were first published in July 2018. They were updated and then republished in May 2024.