Get ready to treat yourself this summer with our Cappuccino Ice Cream. This simple, no-churn ice cream is taken to the next level with coffee, Oreo cookies, and hot fudge. It's a delicious flavor that everyone will enjoy on a hot day.
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Oreo Cappuccino
A few years ago, I told our kids that I was making two-ingredient ice cream and needed ideas for mix-ins. Right away, our youngest son yelled out, "Cappuccino." When he was little, he used to sneak sips of my coffee, so it didn't surprise me that he wanted coffee ice cream.
Our daughter loves cookies and cream ice cream, so she suggested Oreo cookies. I mixed cookie crumbles and hot fudge ice topping into the caffeinated base because their ideas sounded good.
The next day, the entire container of cappuccino ice cream vanished in less than an hour. My kids claimed it was the best homemade ice cream they had ever tasted. To this day, we still make it every summer!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- This easy ice cream recipe does not require an ice cream maker. It can be made without ice, salt, or churning.
- It's a delicious flavor combination. The blend of coffee flavor, crunchy cookies, and sweet hot fudge creates a fantastic summer treat.
- It's simple to create gourmet-flavored ice cream in seconds. Mixing the ice cream takes about 10 minutes and 4-6 hours to freeze solid. Enjoy customizing the base with your preferred toppings or mix-ins.
Main Ingredients
These are the simple ingredients needed to create this cappuccino ice cream recipe.
- 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.
- Coffee - Make coffee by mixing instant coffee powder with the cream, or use instant espresso powder for a stronger taste.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk - The canned sweet milk sweetens the mixture without needing sugar.
- Hot Fudge - You can use homemade or store-bought fudge for this treat. Just make sure to heat it slightly so it swirls better.
- Oreo Cookies: For the fudge swirl, you will need about 5-6 cream-filled cookies chopped into bite-sized chunks.
BruCrew Tip: Use the leftover Oreos to make cookies and cream cookies or an Oreo shake.
How To Make Cappuccino Ice Cream
Homemade, no-churn ice cream is a breeze to make. Just mix, stir, and freeze.
- In a large bowl, dissolve instant coffee in heavy whipping cream. Beat on high until light and fluffy.
- Fold the sweetened condensed milk gently into the whipped cream with a rubber spatula.
- Heat the dark chocolate hot fudge in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. Then stir the cookie chunks into the warm fudge.
- Spoon half of the ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container. Then top it with half the cookie mixture and swirl gently with a knife. Repeat the layers again, swirling gently so the ice cream is not overmixed. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Storage Recommendations
Store this delicious ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer. You can also use a metal loaf pan, but be sure to cover it tightly with 2-3 layers of plastic wrap.
Tips and Variations
- 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.
- Do not overheat the fudge! You are only warming it up slightly so that it will swirl into the ice cream base more easily. If it is too hot, it will melt everything.
- Swirl carefully. When adding the cookies and fudge, use a butter knife or a skewer to create swirls. Do not swirl too much because it will turn into brown ice cream.
- Freeze it properly. Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and then smooth out the top. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap or a lid to prevent ice crystals from forming on the surface.
- Love Hershey's Cappuccino Crunch? Add ½ cup toffee bits to the ice cream mixture before swirling the fudge.
- Make a brownie sundae. Add scoops of ice cream to an Oreo brownie, top it with whipped cream, then sprinkle with a few chopped chocolate-covered coffee beans.
FAQs
This easy homemade ice cream uses heavy whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk. You only need a bowl and a mixer. Then, you can personalize the base with your favorite toppings or mix-ins.
The mixture must be in the freezer for at least 6 hours. I recommend making it the day before so it has time to freeze solid.
Yes, there is a small amount of caffeine in this ice cream. Although, one scoop has less caffeine than a cup of coffee.
OTHER NO CHURN ICE CREAM
- Fluffernutter Ice Cream
- Strawberry Lemon Ice Cream
- Marshmallow Ice Cream
- Confetti Cookie Dough Ice Cream
- Brownie Batter Ice Cream
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Recipe
Oreo Fudge Cappuccino Ice Cream
This Cappuccino Ice Cream will be a hit with everyone this summer. Oreos and fudge transform this two-ingredient ice cream into a gourmet flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 1 - 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup Oreo cookie chunks and crumbs
- ½ cup hot fudge ice cream topping
Instructions
- Dissolve the instant coffee in the heavy whipping cream. Beat on high until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream gently with a spatula.
- Heat the hot fudge in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. Do not over heat it. Stir the cookies into the fudge.
- Spoon half the ice cream mixture in a freezer safe container. Drop half the Oreo fudge mixture by spoonfuls onto the top. Swirl very gently with a knife.
- Pour the rest of the ice cream mixture on top and repeat with the rest of the Oreo fudge mixture. Swirl gently, so the ice cream is not over mixed.
- Freeze 6 hours or overnight.
Notes
- 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.
- Do not overheat the fudge! You are only warming it up slightly so that it will swirl into the ice cream base more easily. If it is too hot, it will melt everything.
- Swirl carefully. When adding the cookies and fudge, use a butter knife or a skewer to create swirls. Do not swirl too much; it will turn into brown ice cream.
- 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.
- Love Hershey's Cappuccino Crunch? Add ½ cup toffee bits to the ice cream mixture before swirling the fudge.
- Make a brownie sundae. Add scoops of ice cream to an Oreo brownie, top it with whipped cream, then sprinkle with a few chopped chocolate-covered coffee beans.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 383Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 145mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 1gSugar: 35gProtein: 6g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*This post was first published in August 2013. It was updated and then republished in July 2024.
Gloria @ Simply Gloria
Well, I must say that your kids have great taste! Oreos and coffee are awesome flavors together! See, my kids would dig this too! (=
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Gloria!! I will have to share with my kids all of the sweet comments from this post for sure! 😉
Melanie @ Just Some Salt and Pepper
Looks good! I usually get coffee frozen yogurt with Oreos and brownie bits when I go to the yogurt bar near my house. I think at your son's age my favorite ice cream flavor was coffee, even though I don't think I had ever had an actual cup of it.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Melanie!! That's awesome!! So you know how good this combo is then! 😉
Katie
OH My Goodness! Coffee and Oreos...what more is there to say! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Katie @ thecasualcraftlete.com
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Katie!! 😉
Liz Fourez
Ice cream for breakfast... I'll take it!! Especially this yummy looking recipe! Thanks for sharing girl : )
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks so much Liz!! 😉
Kristen
What a tasty creation - good job kiddos!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Kristen!! 😉
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
I am not the biggest coffee fan, but the Oreo fudge idea must be duplicated in my kitchen. You and your kids make a great culinary team!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks so much Brianne!! 😉
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats
If your kids don't appreciate the coffee flavored treats feel free to bring them my way!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, I will remember that!! 😉
Annie @ Annie's Noms
Yummmmmmmmmmmmy! I'm obsessed with all things coffee at the moment and this just looks perfect!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Annie!! 😉
Happy Valley Chow
Wow that sounds soooo good! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much!! 😉
Trish - Mom On Timeout
Your kids are geniuses Jocelyn - this ice cream looks amazing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Trish!! 😉
Shannah @ Just Us Four
Oh this looks so delicious! I think we'll make it for my daughter's upcoming birthday. She loves oreos.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks so much Shannah!! 😉 I hope you love it as much as we did!
Toodie
Cream is technically a dairy product and dairy for breakfast is a grand idea. 🙂 This looks sooooo good! I may just have to make some tonight! Darn, too bad hubby works nights, huh?
Jocelyn Brubaker
Exactlyyyyy!! Thanks Toodie!! 😉
tanya
Leave it to kids to come up with the best ice cream flavors! I'm with your 9 year old, I'm obsessed with coffee! Looks good Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, I know!! Thanks Tanya!!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting
This sounds heavenly. I have been really into coffee flavored ice cream this summer, I especially love the crushed Oreos!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Julianne!! 😉
Wendy
You definitely have some smart (and culinarily talented) kids, Jocelyn! Excellent creative ice cream flavor palates! 🙂 I am not an ice cream addict but coffee ice cream is in a league all its own. This looks great!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks so much Wendy!! 😉
Tieghan
Ice cream 360 days a year is good with me!! I mean, it is never hot were I love so summer or winter does not really mater!
Your kids are geniuses! This ice cream sounds of the walls good!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks!! You sound just like me! 😉
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I am good with ice cream all year, especially now. It'll be at least 90 for months still. Ice cream into October, please, especially one with the words "oreo" "fudge" and "cappuccino" in it!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, lucky you!! 😉
Ricki @ The Questionable Homesteader
This looks super yummy! It's really hot out today so I could really go for some ice cream right now. And because I'm working hard on my kitchen renovation, I could use the caffeine. Win Win for me.
Thank you so much, I'm going to have to make this really soon.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much!! 😉
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent
Oreo fudge sounds like an awesome combination. I haven't made homemade ice cream yet, but I may have to give this a try.
Jocelyn Brubaker
You should totally try this one! It was seriously the best!!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
I bet this ice cream is amazing! It would not stand a chance in our house either!! My kids always give me the best ideas!
Jocelyn Brubaker
It totally was! Thanks girl!!