Red White and Blue Ice Cream (No Churn Recipe)
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Red White and Blue Ice Cream is super smooth but with an Oreo crunch hidden inside. It’s a velvety vanilla masterpiece just waiting to be served as the perfect patriotic dessert! This creamy ice cream is the perfect dessert for a hot summer day!
Need a patriotic dessert recipe that just screams summer fun? Do you love themes just as much as you love sweets?
Or maybe you just need a 4th of July dessert to bring to a potluck? Whatever the question, this Oreo ice cream dessert is the answer!
This flavorful ice cream is so much fun to make and is perfect for any sweet tooth. The different colors add a fun look, making it a great addition to a July party.
You can easily make this homemade ice cream recipe for Veterans Day, Fourth of July, or anytime that the craving hits.
I have fond memories of enjoying this ice cream mixture many times, which is why I’m so happy to be sharing it with all of you.
The recipe card shows the simple steps to make this festive red, white and blue ice cream – and the good news is that it’s simple to make!
I keep this in my favorite collection of recipes because I love the simplicity of this red, white, and blue treat.
Ice cream making shouldn’t have to be hard, and this homemade vanilla ice cream shows that!
Add some macerated strawberries and fresh blueberries on top for even more red and blue colors!
Red White and Blue Ice Cream
This Oreo ice cream dessert recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare!
It’ll freeze in 5 hours, but it really is the ultimate prep-ahead recipe. You can let sit overnight, or even for a week, before serving.
No ice cream machine, no hassle — just a dreamy delicious dessert to enjoy with all of your loved ones this summer!
This no churn ice cream recipe just goes to show that you don’t need any expensive equipment or machines for a luscious, luxurious, creamy dessert!
If this one isn’t enough to convince you, then you’ll just have to try my cheesecake and strawberry shortcake ice cream recipes too!
You didn’t think that this was the only patriotic recipe that I have up my sleeve, did you? Not even close!
I have not 1, not 2, but 4 perfect party cocktails that you can break out for your Memorial Day or July 4th bash.
Ingredients Notes and Substitutions
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – Very sweet! And it helps to make the red white blue ice cream soft and scoopable.
If you really can’t stand the sweetness, you can use evaporated milk as a substitute.
Want to try something different and dairy free? Consider using coconut cream instead! - Vanilla Extract – Vanilla is super important for adding depth to sweets.
Something else to try: vanilla bean paste! It actually gives a stronger flavor and has a complex sweetness. - Heavy Cream – This is to make our own homemade whipped cream.
Be sure to use very cold cream, or it’ll take forever to whip and won’t keep its shape. - Golden Oreos – The vanilla version of the chocolate cookie we all know and love! It’ll give a delicious crunchy texture to our dessert.
Often there are Oreos with red frosting in the summertime that would be perfect for this, or you can use regular chocolate Oreos if you’d like! - Red, White & Blue Sprinkles – This patriotic dessert just wouldn’t be the same without a healthy dose of colorful sprinkles!
I use ½ cup, but you can certainly use more or less as you like.
Kitchen Tools You Will Need
- Stand mixer, or a large bowl, and an electric hand mixer for making the whipped cream.
- Mixing Bowls – I like to have a variety of sizes on hand, and this set has them all.
- 9×5 Loaf Pan – My go-to container for sweet, frozen treats like this one!
I recommend using a metal pan, not a glass one, because frozen glass tends to shatter as it warms up. - A sturdy silicone spatula can be used for scraping, stirring, and smoothing and is easy to clean too!
Red White Blue Ice Cream FAQ
The flavor of this no churn ice cream is very vanilla! Sprinkles don’t have much of a taste, so the only flavor you’re really going to get comes from the vanilla extract and golden Oreos. This doesn’t mean you can’t use other flavors, though!
Some swirls of strawberry and/or blueberry syrup would be incredibly scrumptious, go well with the vanilla flavor, and fit the theme perfectly.
Not at all! All you need for this incredibly indulgent delight is a mixer (hand or stand) and a little time.
It will ideally last for months in the freezer! However, this is only if stored properly.
Be sure to keep your patriotic dessert in an airtight container, and don’t thaw and refreeze over and over again.
If you plan on eating it over a period of time, I recommend storing in multiple containers to take out only a portion at a time.
Prep Ahead Instructions
This homemade condensed milk ice cream can actually last for weeks and months in the freezer, so you can make it well ahead of time!
If frozen for a long time, then give it some time in the fridge to soften so it is easier to scoop. 30 minutes should do the trick, but it may not take that long.
As for the individual ingredients, homemade whipped cream is good for up to 4 days in the fridge. Just whip it back up with a mixer if it seems a bit deflated.
Oreos can be crushed ahead of time as well!
How to Store Oreo Ice Cream Dessert
Storing is the key to longevity here. A very airtight container is absolutely necessary!
If you want to store your red white and blue ice cream in the loaf pan, then be very thorough in wrapping it with plastic wrap before transferring to the freezer.
Keep leftovers for up to a month max. And if you let it melt, it’s game over — refreezing your Oreo ice cream dessert will just make an icy, semi-frozen, soupy mess.
Enjoy!
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Red White and Blue Ice Cream (No Churn Recipe)
Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 12 Golden Oreos, crushed
- ½ cup red white and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk and vanilla extract; Set aside.
- In a second large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed until you get firm peaks.
- Into the condensed milk mixture, gently fold in 1 cup of the whipped cream until combined. Fold this mixture into the remaining whipped cream until combined.
- Add crushed cookies and sprinkles and gently mix to combine. Pour the mixture into a 9 x-5 x-3-inch metal loaf pan.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 5 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Donna’s Notes
You can use vanilla extract or for more flavor, use vanilla bean paste.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally published May 2022, updated and republished June 2024
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I never thought making homemade ice-cream would be this easy! I can’t wait to mess with new flavors of ice-cream now. My freezer will always be stocked!
I’m eager to try
This red white and blue ice cream recipe is absolutely amazing! It was so easy to make and turned out delicious. definitely a new favorite in our household.
Hi Aubrey!
We’re so glad you enjoyed!!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn
donna’s red white and blue ice cream recipe was a breeze to make! i added some chopped strawberries for extra flavor and it turned out delicious.
Hi Amanda!
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe!!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn