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A thick slice of Oreo Cookies and Cream Icebox Cake showing alternating dark cookie layers and white cream filling.

Oreo Cookies and Cream Icebox Cake

I remember making this Oreo Cookies and Cream Icebox Cake for a family gathering when I did not have much time. We crushed the Oreos together, mixed the cream, and assembled the layers. The smiles after dinner made the effort worthwhile. This has become my favorite dessert for warm weather.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 469
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
For the Cake Layers
  • 30 whole Oreos Standard size pack is enough.
  • 12 crushed/chopped Oreos For topping.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer with whisk attachment
  • 8x8 baking dish or pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer or a stand mixer with the whisk attachment.
  2. Start on low speed, increasing the speed as the mixture thickens. Beat until stiff peaks form, which takes about 7 to 8 minutes.
  3. In an 8x8 baking dish or pan, place a single layer of whole Oreos to cover the bottom. You may need to cut some Oreos to fill gaps.
  4. Spread half of the whipped cream over the layer of Oreos and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Add another layer of Oreo cookies on top of the cream.
  6. Spread the remaining whipped cream over the second layer of cookies and smooth the top.
  7. Cover the pan with a lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours, or overnight for best results.
  8. Top the icebox cake with the crushed Oreos right before you serve it.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 778IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For the best taste and texture, do not substitute Cool Whip for the homemade whipped cream. Cool Whip does not thicken or stabilize as well in the refrigerator. If you want extra Oreo cookies on top for garnish, buy a family-size pack. You can drizzle chocolate syrup or sauce over each slice if you wish.

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