Cookies and Cream Icebox Cake Recipe
If you love cookies and cream, you will adore this Cookies and Cream Icebox Cake Recipe.
Ingredients
- 20 Oreo cookies or similar chocolate sandwich cookies
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Crush the Cookies
- Put Oreos in a food processor. Grind until fine crumbs. Or use a zip bag and rolling pin.
Make Whipped Cream
- In a bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture
- Beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Fold in whipped cream gently.
Layer Cookies and Cream
- Spread a layer of crushed cookies at the bottom of the dish. Top with cream mixture.
Repeat Layers
- Continue layering cookies and cream. Finish with cream on top for a smooth look.
Chill the Cake
- Cover dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
Garnish Before Serving
- Crush a few Oreos and sprinkle on top before slicing. Add chocolate drizzle if desired.
Slice and Serve
- Use a sharp knife to cut. Serve chilled for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing.
- Chill your mixing bowl for fluffier whipped cream.
- Crush cookies finely for soft layers.
- Let the cake chill overnight for best results.
- Don’t overmix whipped cream into cream cheese, keep it light.