Gluten Free Oreo Ice Cream Cupcakes
Gluten Free Oreo Ice Cream Cupcakes are layered frozen treats made with gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies, creamy ice cream, and a rich fudge topping. These no-bake cupcakes are fun, festive, and perfect for warm weather celebrations or make-ahead desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes (including freezing)
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 24 gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., gluten-free Oreos)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 quart gluten-free vanilla or cookies and cream ice cream (softened)
- 1/2 cup gluten-free hot fudge sauce (plus more for topping, optional)
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- Optional toppings: crushed gluten-free cookies, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Crush gluten-free cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand in a zip-top bag.
- Mix the cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined.
- Press about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner to form a crust.
- Scoop softened ice cream over each crust, smoothing the tops with a spoon or spatula.
- Freeze for 1–2 hours until ice cream is firm.
- Spoon a thin layer of fudge sauce on top of each frozen cupcake and spread gently.
- Return to the freezer for at least 1 more hour until fully set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and optional toppings like crushed cookies or sprinkles.
- Serve immediately or keep frozen until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Let the ice cream soften slightly before scooping for easier assembly. Cupcake liners make removal easier—avoid skipping them unless necessary.Customize with different ice cream flavors or toppings to suit the occasion.Let cupcakes sit at room temp for 5 minutes before serving for best texture.Use certified gluten-free products for all components to ensure the recipe remains gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/gluten-free-oreo-ice-cream-cupcakes/
