Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 4 egg yolks (well beaten)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 4 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy cream (or whipping cream)
• 1 1/2 cups crushed Oreo cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine milk, egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Whisk together till blended well.

2. 2

   Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture barely comes to a boil. Remove from the heat.

3. 3

   Pour the egg mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove any lumps.

4. 4

   Cover and chill till cold. (I usually put the pan in a sinkful of ice water to speed the process.)

5. 5

   Stir in the vanilla and cream.

6. 6

   Pour the ice cream base into an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.

7. 7

   When it has frozen to a soft ice cream consistency, pour in the chunks of Oreos.

8. 8

   Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Place in the freezer to harden for 2-3 hours.