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Have we chatted about Carrian (yes, it’s Cade-her husband here) and I and our guilty pleasure? You’d probably never guess her’s, but mine is pretty easy. I’m all about a thick shake or creamy ice cream. When it’s been a long week, the kids are finally in bed and we get to veg out out together we occasionally like to snag something from our favorite local spot, JCW’s and watch a movie together. I don’t need to anymore though, Carrian’s cookies and cream frozen custard ice cream is my new favorite!

And I am not just saying that because I’m her awesome husband, it really is the best! Oh, and I guess I should first mention what her guilty pleasure is, though if you’ve been reading for a while now you may remember her JCW’s french fries. Yeah, hot, salty french fries are her favorite guilty pleasure for late night movie dates with me. I actually love them too, just not as much as a shake or her creamy ice cream.

And speaking of ice cream, the reason Carrian calls it frozen custard and I say ice cream is because she cooks 6 egg yolks into it which makes it very thick and creamy. Sometimes when you eat homemade ice cream it is a little more loose and thin and can even seem a little more icy which although the flavor can be fantastic it’s texture isn’t our favorite. You just need to be careful not to overcook it but practice makes perfect or always keep a little thermometer on hand to test your temp. And then of course make sure you load the baby up with oreo cookies because there’s nothing worse than buying cookies and cream ice cream and fighting over the 3 baby chunks of cookie that actually appear in there. The more the merrier!
Is Frozen Custard the Same As Ice Cream?
Frozen Custard Is Not Exactly the Same as Ice Cream.
Both ice cream and Frozen Custard are made with milk, cream and sugar.
The added ingredient in frozen custard, that gives the creamy smooth texture is pasteurized egg yolks.
Will Ice Cream Stay Frozen In a Cooler?
Ice cream will not stay frozen in a cooler if you are using ice.
Ice is not cold enough to freeze food.
You will need to use dry ice to keep ice cream frozen in a cooler.
Is Half and Half The Same As Evaporated Milk?
In most recipes, half and half can be substituted with evaporated milk.
Half and half is 50% milk and 50% cream.
It is higher in fat and lower in protein and sugar than evaporated milk.
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- Copycat Pinkberry Chocolate Crunch Sauce
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches dipped in Milk Chocolate
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- All our ICE CREAM RECIPES here!





How many quarts does this recipe make?
Hi Amanda! It makes about 2 quarts. Enjoy!
I suppose there is not any way to make this without an ice cream machine is there?
I made this last night….then had it for breakfast, and next up is lunch!
That’s what I like to hear!
I WANT THIS ICE CREAM SO BAD! It’s so perfect-luscious and creamy and delicioussss
Do you know of any way to make it dairy free with soy milk or another nut milk? I love (LOVE) cookies and cream ice cream but since I’m allergic to dairy I haven’t eaten ice cream in years.
Oh my goodness. I need some. RIGHT NOW.
This looks so wonderful, I need to make it now!
Omgosh that looks so yummy!
Thanks so much! Hope you like it!
How fun of your husband to guest post! These ice cream look amazing! I’ll take a bowl, please!
I am a total fan of homemade custards and ice creams. I can eat either and be happy as long as it’s homemade. I must try your cookies and cream recipe. I know it’s simply to die for.
I rarely think my recipes are the “best” as I know there are so many amazing ones out there, but this one I totally think is the best I’ve ever had! Hope you like it!