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Oreo Icebox Cake Recipe

Take your easy icebox recipe up a notch with vanilla bean whipped cream and a dreamy dulce de leche topping.
5 from 11 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: oreo icebox cake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 313kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 14.3 ounce packages Oreos divided
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted
  • 16 ounces Cool Whip approximately 6 cups
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup dulce de leche spread

Instructions

  • Line a 9-inch springform pan with saran wrap in a criss-cross manner so it acts like a sling. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper fitted to the circle. Set aside.
  • In a large food processor, pulse 18 of the Oreos into crumbs. Add the melted butter and process until a paste forms.
  • Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the springform pan, pressing own evenly. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, fold together the Cool Whip and vanilla bean paste.
  • Spread 1/3 of the Cool mixture over the Oreo crumb base. Top with a single layer of oreo cookies. Repeat two more times, ending with a Cool Whip topping. Reserve 3-4 whole Oreo cookies.
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 6 hours but up to 2 days. Cake will get increasingly more spongy the longer it sits, so if you want it to have some texture, opt for less time. If you want a smooth cake, aim for 24 hours.
  • Meanwhile, coarsely chop or break apart the remaining Oreos into large pieces and set aside.
  • Carefully remove the springform sides and using the plastic wrap as a sling, slide the whole cake, parchment and all, to a serving platter.
  • Pour the dulce de leche sauce over the top of the cake and then sprinkle with coarsely chopped Oreos.
  • Slice using a serrated knife and serve immediately.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 303IU | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 5mg