Classic Oreo Icebox Cake
This Classic Oreo Icebox Cake is one of those desserts that looks impressive… but takes almost no effort to make. Layers of Oreo cookies soften into a cake-like texture overnight while the whipped cream turns everything into a cold, creamy dessert people always go back for seconds of.
Perfect for summer cookouts, birthdays, holidays, or honestly just because it’s Tuesday and you want dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 family-size package Oreo cookies
- 2 8 oz whipped topping thawed
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: chocolate syrup or crushed Oreos for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in one container of whipped topping until fully combined and fluffy.
- In a 9x13 baking dish, spread a thin layer of the cream mixture on the bottom.
- Add a layer of Oreo cookies across the bottom of the pan.
- Spread part of the cream mixture over the Oreos.
- Repeat the layers:
- Oreos
- Cream mixture
- until everything is used up.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping.
- Crush a few extra Oreos on top or drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but overnight is best so the cookies soften into that cake-like texture.
Notes
Tips
Overnight chilling makes a huge difference.
Double Stuff Oreos make it even more rich and creamy.
Want extra chocolate flavor? Add a thin layer of chocolate pudding between layers.
This dessert is even better the next day.
Overnight chilling makes a huge difference.
Double Stuff Oreos make it even more rich and creamy.
Want extra chocolate flavor? Add a thin layer of chocolate pudding between layers.
This dessert is even better the next day.