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Oreo Icebox Cake

Published June 1, 2023 by Lauren Vavala

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A serving of Oreo icebox cake with text overlay.
A serving of Oreo icebox cake with text overlay.
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Hey, Oreo lovers, this easy-to-make dessert recipe is for you! It’s a rich, creamy, old-fashioned Oreo icebox cake that is filled with Oreo cookies and a homemade cheesecake ice cream.

A slice of Oreo Icebox Cake with the cake cut into showing Oreo cookies inside.

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If Oreos and cheesecake are two of your favorites, then you’re really going to love this Oreo Icebox Cake recipe. Since the cream layer is made with cream cheese, it resembles a light cheesecake with an airy, mousse-like texture.

When you add the Oreos, the combination tastes just like cookies and cream ice cream. This is definitely a sweet, creamy cake everyone is sure to enjoy.

If you love no-bake cakes, then try my No-Bake Nilla Wafer Cake – it’s very similar but without as much chocolate. 

Why This Recipe Works

This is such an easy cake to make that your kids can help.

It’s so delicious and shows off so well that it’s perfect for parties and celebrations, especially in the summer.

This Oreo icebox cake is versatile too. Swap it out with different flavors of Oreo cookies. Try it with golden, mint, or even double chocolate.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make an Oreo Icebox Cake on a white background with text overlay.

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 90 Oreo cookies

The entire recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

Set the cream cheese out about an hour ahead of time to let it come to room temperature.

Create!

Cream cheese mixture in a glass bowl.

Add the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle. Beat on medium-high speed until smooth. Set aside. You can transfer this mixture to another bowl, if you need to reuse the mixing bowl for the next step.

Whipped cream in a glass bowl.

Whip the heavy cream on high speed with an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until stiff peaks form.

Cream cheese and whipped cream mixture in a glass bowl.

Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.

Cream cheese mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Spread about 1/4 cup of the cream mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Cream cheese mixture topped with Oreo cookies in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Place a layer of Oreo cookies across the top of the cream layer, some may need to be broken in half to fit.

Overhead of an Oreo Icebox Cake topped with crushed Oreo cookies in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Spread 1/3 of the remaining cream mixture over the top of the Oreos.

Repeat the layering process with the remaining cream and Oreos, finishing with a layer of crushed Oreos on top.

Cover and refrigerate the baking dish for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight, to allow time for the Oreo cookies to soften.

Present!

A serving of Oreo Icebox Cake on a white square plate with the baking dish of remaining cake in the background and a stack of Oreo cookies on one side.

Slice and serve.

Tips and Techniques

  • You can swap out Oreo cookie flavor. Golden, mint, and lemon Oreo flavors would work great in this recipe.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 to 4 days.
  • This cake can be stored, tightly covered, in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw frozen leftovers, place the cake in the refrigerator overnight.

FAQ’s

What Is An Icebox Cake?

An icebox cake is basically a no-bake cake that is layered with cookies and creamy dairy ingredients. Some versions will include Nilla wafters, others might include condensed milk. Some are even made with fruit. The term icebox used to describe a refrigerator, so this cake is refrigerated. 

Can You Freeze An Icebox Cake?

You normally don’t freeze an icebox cake. It’s usually refrigerated; however, it’s totally fine to store it in the freezer until you’re ready to serve or eat it. It can be frozen for up to one month. 

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Oreo Icebox Cake

Hey, Oreo lovers, this easy-to-make dessert recipe is for you! It's a rich, creamy, old-fashioned Oreo icebox cake that is filled with Oreo cookies and a homemade cheesecake ice cream.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Chill Time 4 hours hours
Total Time 4 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 726kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 90 Oreo cookies

Instructions

  • Add the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle. Beat on medium-high speed until smooth. Set aside. You can transfer this mixture to another bowl, if you need to clean and reuse the mixing bowl for the next step.
    8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whip the heavy cream on high speed with an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until stiff peaks form.
    3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup of the cream mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Place a layer of Oreo cookies across the top of the cream layer, some may need to be broken in half to fit.
    90 Oreo cookies
  • Spread 1/3 of the remaining cream mixture over the top of the Oreos.
  • Repeat the layering process with the remaining cream and Oreos, finishing with a layer of Oreos on top.
  • Cover and refrigerate the baking dish for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight, to allow time for the Oreo cookies to soften.
  • Slice and serve.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • You can swap out Oreo cookie flavor. Golden, mint, and lemon Oreo flavors would work great in this recipe.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 to 4 days.
  • This cake can be stored, tightly covered, in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw frozen leftovers, place the cake in the refrigerator overnight.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 726kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 11mg

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Comments

  1. Jamie says

    June 10, 2023 at 11:55 am

    This is such a great dessert recipe with our all-time favorite Oreo! Definitely looks amazingly delicious! Everything from this recipe is great. An instant favorite especially among our kids!

    Reply
  2. Amy Liu Dong says

    June 10, 2023 at 10:57 am

    Oh my goodness! This Oreo Icebox Cake is so easy and so delicious!
    I will definitely make this at home.

    Reply
  3. Ann says

    June 10, 2023 at 9:52 am

    This cake looks super yummy! My kids would love this! A great summer treat! Thanks for the recipe share!

    Reply
  4. Amy Casey says

    June 6, 2023 at 1:12 pm

    I made this over the weekend and it was a hit!! I loved that I could make it in advance too. Such stress free entertaining.

    Reply

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