Make the Ultimate No-Bake Oreo Icebox Cake!
Layers of Oreo cookies and a luscious chocolate whipped cream filling make up this rich Oreo icebox cake.
Ready for the ultimate Oreo dessert?
The simplicity of just whipping up some heavy cream and adding a couple of layers of Oreo cookies inside a springform pan is the ultimate easy summer dessert idea. I love that the kids can help make this versatile and appealing summer treat, and there’s no baking involved!
This delicious icebox cake is made with classic Oreo Cookies and chocolate-flavored whipped cream filling. Once everything is in the fridge overnight, the cookies soften, and it taste more like a “cake”. The result is a rich and creamy dessert that tastes fancy, yet is super easy to make!
It has a rich chocolate mouse taste and everyone will LOVE it.
Does this no-bake Oreo dessert go in the freezer or the fridge?
Truthfully, I have tried either and a mix of both. It’s up to your preference. If stored in the fridge, the cake will be softer almost like a no-bake cheesecake texture. If you store it in the freezer it’s more like a frozen ice cream cake. If frozen, you’ll need to allow some time to soften to be able to cut it.
We sometimes freeze the leftovers and then let it thaw for a few minutes to serve again! Yum!
Oreo Icebox Cake
yield: 8 SERVINGS
prep time: 20 MINUTES
cook time: 4 HOURS
total time: 4 HOURS 20 MINUTES
Creamy layers of chocolate Oreos and whipped chocolate filling onlinee together for an easy summer dessert!
Ingredients
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 40 Oreo cookies, divided
Directions
1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, cream cheese, and cocoa powder using an electric mixer.
2
In a 10-inch springform pan, spread a small layer of whipped cream filling.
3
Arrange 16 cookies into a single layer.
4
Spread half of the remaining whipped mixture evenly on top of the cookies.
5
Add another layer of 16 cookies, followed by the other half of the remaining whipped cream filling, and spread evenly.
6
Crush 8 cookies in a food processor (or crush in a plastic storage bag), and sprinkle over the top of the cake.
7
Place cake in the fridge for about 4 hours or overnight until cookies are softened.
8
Use a knife to run around the edges of the springform pan, and remove the ring. Drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired, and serve.
Additional Notes
Recipe adapted from Delish.online
Extra tips for making this easy Oreo icebox cake:
- I used a 10-inch springform pan for this dessert. Once chilled, I ran a knife around the edges, so the sides onlinee off easily for serving. It makes for a beautiful presentation, too.
- There are so many variations of this dessert idea you could make. You could use chocolate chip cookies, and omit the cocoa powder for a vanilla filling. Using the Lemon Oreos and adding lemon zest to the filling would be fantastic, too. The possibilities are endless!
- Can I use Cool Whip instead of whipped cream? I think you could experiment with that! If you have made this using Cool Whip, let us know.
- This is a perfect make-ahead dessert for parties! You can even prep this a day ahead of time since it stores well when covered in the fridge or freezer.
This “cake” is a chocolate masterpiece!
Oh my goodness, my kids loved this dessert. I enjoyed the chocolate creamy onlinebo with the Oreos so much. The texture is like a thick, rich, chocolate whipped cream, with yummy, softened Oreos. What a perfect idea for a fun warm-weather dessert, or perhaps a summer birthday! YUM!
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