Nutella Cookie Ice Cream: the no-bake dessert ready in 20 minutes
When the craving for something sweet hits, but the heat makes you not want to turn on the oven, there is only one solution: a cold, delicious dessert with no baking required.
Today I reveal the secret to making a Nutella Cookie Ice Cream that will make you dream, without needing an ice cream maker!
This recipe is the genius idea of combining the irresistible creaminess of Nutella with the crunchiness of cookies, turning a few simple ingredients into a masterpiece to be enjoyed with a spoon, or better yet, a bite.
The beauty of this dessert is its extreme simplicity and swift preparation.
In just a few minutes, you can create a “homemade” ice cream that has nothing to envy from those at the ice cream shop, but with an added bonus: the authentic taste of Nutella.
Just whip the freshest cream, gently incorporate the chocolate cream, and you’re done! The result is a rich, velvety mousse that, nestled between two cookies, becomes the perfect ice cream cookie for any occasion, from snacks to birthdays, to dinners with friends.
It is a summer comfort food, a dessert for young and old that will give you a moment of pure happiness.
One taste is all you need to understand why this recipe has gone viral.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 648.08 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 55.12 (g) of which sugars 39.85 (g)
- Proteins 6.08 (g)
- Fat 44.59 (g) of which saturated 18.86 (g)of which unsaturated 0.87 (g)
- Fibers 4.08 (g)
- Sodium 99.81 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 125 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients NUTELLA COOKIE ICE CREAM
- 1 cup cup whipping cream
- 1 cup g Nutella®
- 8 Digestive cookies
- to taste white chocolate chips
Tools
- Kitchen scale
- Bowl
- Electric whisk
- Spatula
- Parchment paper
- Baking tray
How to prepare Nutella Ice Cream without an ice cream maker
Ensure the cream, bowl, and whisks are very cold for the best results. Pour the cream into the bowl and whip it with the electric whisk until soft and fluffy.
Using a spatula, add the softened Nutella (at room temperature) to the whipped cream. Gently mix with upward movements, to not deflate the cream, until achieving a homogeneous and streak-free cream.
Place 4 cookies on a tray covered with parchment paper. Using a spoon, spread a generous layer of Nutella mousse on each cookie. Cover with the remaining 4 cookies, pressing gently to form your ice cream sandwiches.
Decorate the edges of the ice cream sandwiches with white chocolate chips. Place the tray in the freezer for at least 3 hours, or until the ice cream is well set.
INGREDIENTS NOTES AND SUBSTITUTIONS
Cream: For a firmer and more resistant texture, use fresh whipping cream with at least 35% fat. Make sure it is well chilled to whip it perfectly.
Cookies: Digestive cookies are ideal for their texture and shape, but you can also use cookies like Pavesini, Ladyfingers, or other dry cookies.
Nutella: For a perfect mousse, Nutella needs to be soft. If it is too solid, you can slightly warm it in a bain-marie or microwave for a few seconds.
Storage
The ice cream sandwich should be stored in the freezer, wrapped individually in plastic wrap or in an airtight container, to prevent absorbing odors. It keeps perfectly for up to a month.
Alternatives and Variants
With hazelnuts: Add some toasted hazelnut pieces to the mousse before assembling the cookies.
Other spreads: Instead of Nutella, you can use a pistachio spread, white chocolate spread, or peanut butter.
With cocoa powder: For a more intense variant, you can add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to the whipped cream before adding the Nutella.
Uses and Pairings
The ice cream sandwich is perfect as an after-meal dessert, a delicious snack, or a refreshing treat to offer guests. It pairs beautifully with a cold coffee or a glass of milk.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
1. Why didn’t my mousse become firm?
The main reason is that the cream wasn’t cold enough. Make sure to refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before use and chill the utensils as well.
2. Do the cookies become too soft?
After a few hours in the freezer, the cookies will soften slightly but won’t become soggy, maintaining a pleasant, easy-to-bite texture.
3. Can I make the ice cream sandwich without Nutella?
Absolutely! You can use homemade chocolate cream or replace Nutella with the same amount of another spread.
