Description
This Oreo Icebox Cake is a luscious no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy sweetened cream cheese whipped with heavy cream, sandwiched between chocolate sandwich cookies and fresh raspberries. Chilled until set, it becomes a silky, indulgent treat perfect for summer or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Mixture
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups heavy cream, divided
Fillings and Toppings
- 50 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos), from a 25.5-oz. package, plus more for topping
- 3 (6-oz.) containers raspberries, divided
Instructions
- Prepare cream cheese mixture: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat on low speed until combined, around 30 seconds. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula, then increase speed to medium and beat for 1 more minute until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the cream: Scrape the bowl again, then add 1 cup of the heavy cream and beat on low speed until smooth. Add the remaining 2 cups of heavy cream, increase the mixer speed to medium-high, and whip until soft peaks form, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
- Assemble the base layer: Spoon ¼ cup of the prepared cream mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish, spreading into a thin, even layer.
- Layer cookies and cream: Place a single layer of chocolate sandwich cookies on top of the cream, breaking some as needed to fit the dish. Spread about 1½ cups of the cream mixture evenly over the cookies. Top with raspberries from 2 of the 6-ounce containers, spreading them evenly. Add another 1½ cups of the cream mixture, smoothing it over the raspberries.
- Final layering: Add a final layer of the remaining cookies on top of the cream layer. Spread the remaining cream mixture evenly over the cookie layer.
- Chill the cake: Cover the assembled cake tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the cookies to soften.
- Decorate and serve: Before serving, decorate the top of the cake with crumbled cookies and the remaining raspberries. Use a serrated knife to slice the cake and serve chilled.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps in the cream mixture.
- You can substitute fresh blackberries or blueberries for raspberries if desired.
- Allowing the cake to chill overnight enhances the flavor and softens the cookies perfectly.
- Use a serrated knife for clean slices without crushing the layers.
- This dessert is best served within 24 hours of assembling to maintain optimal texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Oreo icebox cake, no-bake dessert, layered dessert, cream cheese dessert, raspberry dessert, summer dessert
