Cookies 'n Cream Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 8 egg yolks
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 4 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 20 crushed Oreo cookies

Directions

1. 1

   Heat half and half until very hot (not boiling), stirring often.

2. 2

   Mix egg yolks and sugar until well blended and slightly thickened, very gradually blend in hot half and half.

3. 3

   Add mixture to a medium sauce pan and cook over medium heat until steamy and bubbles form around edge, stirring constantly. Do not boil.

4. 4

   Once hot, pour into a large bowl and stir in whipping cream, vanilla, and salt.

5. 5

   Cover and chill thoroughly.

6. 6

   Add to ice cream maker per your manufacturer's instructions, stir in crushed oreos during last stage of freezing.