The Ultimate Homemade Dairy Queen Oreo Blizzard

I worked at Dairy Queen in high school and college. This was one of the most popular Blizzards. I have to say, the Oero Blizzard was always my go-to. Here, I am sharing the recipe with you so you can recreate this ice cream treat at home.

homemade Dairy Queen Oreo Blizzard in a glass

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Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Basic Oreo Blizzard:

  • Vanilla ice cream – Provides the creamy base that mimics DQ’s signature soft serve
  • Oreo cookies – Deliver the classic chocolate cookie flavor and distinctive texture

Optional Mix-ins for Variations:

  • Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – Provide rich peanut butter chocolate combination
  • Magic Shell chocolate topping – Creates chocolate chips throughout when frozen
  • M&M’s – Add colorful crunch and chocolate flavor
  • Butterfinger pieces – Contribute peanut butter crispiness
  • Mint Oreos – Offer refreshing mint flavor for a seasonal twist
Oreo blizzard ingredients

How to Make a Blizzard at Home

  • Allow the ice cream to soften at room temperature until it just begins to melt. 
  • Place ice cream into a blender.
  • Blend until the ice cream becomes soft and looks like pudding, you want to see creamy vanilla ice cream in the blender.
  • Add half of the crumbled Oreo pieces and pulse once or twice. 
  • Pour the blended ice cream into a glass.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cookie crumbs on the top of the Blizzard.
homemade Dairy Queen Oreo Blizzard in a glass

Homemade Dairy Queen Oreo Blizzard: 2-Ingredient Nostalgic Treat

Create the iconic Dairy Queen Oreo Blizzard at home with this simple 10-minute recipe that perfectly captures the thick, creamy texture and crunchy cookie pieces of the original.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dairy Queen Oreo Cookie Blizzard, Oreo Blizzard
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 1157kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups vanilla ice cream softened
  • 6 Oreo cookies crushed

Instructions

  • Allow the ice cream to soften at room temperature until it just begins to melt. 
  • Place ice cream into a blender.
  • Blend until the ice cream becomes liquefied.
  • Add half of the crushed Oreo cookies and pulse once or twice. 
  • Pour the blended ice cream into a glass.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cookie crumbs on the top of the Blizzard.

Notes

The key to an authentic DQ Blizzard texture is not overblending the mix-ins. You want visible pieces of cookies throughout, not completely pulverized. Also, never add milk to your homemade Blizzard—this will make it too thin and ruin the signature thickness that allows the original to be turned upside down.

Nutrition

Calories: 1157kcal | Carbohydrates: 144g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 648mg | Potassium: 942mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 113g | Vitamin A: 1665IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 523mg | Iron: 6.6mg
oreo blizzard and oreo cookies in a cookie jar
Can vanilla ice cream be substituted for frozen yogurt or non-dairy ice cream?

Yes, you can make the changes as you need. Simply let the frozen yogurt or non-dairy ice cream melt and become soft before you use it.

Can DQ Blizzards also be made with a stand mixer or food processor if I don’t have a blender?

Unless you need to make Blizzards for the whole family, I don’t recommend a stand mixer. It shouldn’t be necessary to bring out the stand mixer. I would also suggest that you avoid the food processor; it would pulverize the mix-ins too much.

I hope you give this classic DQ Blizzard a try! You can make one of these any time of year! Only your imagination limits the possibilities for mix-ins. You may want to try mixing in chocolate chip cookies, frosted animal cookies, chewy brownie pieces, the candy bar of your choice. You really can make DQ’s blizzards at home! Share in the comments your favorite flavor combination!

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  1. Regina

    Does Dairy Queen really use vanilla ice cream? This may seem like an ignorant question, but I normally do not like vanilla ice cream at least by itself. I figured it was vanilla but maybe they added some things to it as it tastes more like milk or cream:

      • Saphiraice

        Their soft serve is ice milk, which when ran through the machine freezes it to soft serve consistency. It has less milk fat and is a bit healthier tgan regular ice cream. I worked at DQ ehen i was in high school..

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