1-Getting started with Oreo Ice cream: Getting started with Oreo Ice cream is all about following simple, clear steps that lead to amazing results. First, gather and measure all your ingredients, making sure the crushed cookies meet any dietary needs you have in mind. This sets the stage for smooth sailing through the process.

2-Preparation of cream mixture: Next, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the 2 cups heavy cream, 2 cups whole milk, and 1 cup white sugar. Heat this over medium heat until it simmers, stirring now and then to dissolve the sugar, but don’t let it boil to avoid any issues. Then, in a separate bowl, whisk the 7 egg yolks with 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until they thicken, which takes about three minutes.

3-Tempering and cooking custard: Now, temper the egg yolks by slowly adding about ¼ to ½ cup of the warm cream mixture while whisking constantly; repeat this a couple of times to keep things even. Pour the tempered egg mix back into the saucepan with the rest of the cream mixture and cook over medium heat, whisking all the while, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon again, no boiling.

4-Finishing Touches and Freezing: Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl to get that silky texture, then cover it directly with plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge until it’s at least 40 degrees F or colder. Once chilled, pour it into your ice cream maker and churn as per the instructions, adding the 1 cup crushed cookies in the last few minutes.

5-Final freezing: Finally, transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight, freezer-safe container and freeze it for several hours until it’s firm and ready to serve. Remember, the total preparation time includes about 20 minutes for prep, 20 minutes for cooking, and around 8 hours for freezing and chilling, making the whole process about 8 hours and 40 minutes.