Description
This Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is a delightful no-bake layered dessert combining classic vanilla ice cream sandwiches, creamy cookies and cream ice cream, smooth whipped topping, and crunchy Oreo cookies. Perfect for parties or summery indulgences, it offers a delicious frozen treat that’s easy to assemble and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 18 regular vanilla ice cream sandwiches (unwrapped)
- 1 (48-ounce) container cookies and cream ice cream (3 pints)
- 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping (thawed to room temperature)
- 6–8 regular Oreos, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring there is an overhang on the sides to make removal easier later. If the ice cream is extremely firm, let it soften at room temperature for about 5 minutes but avoid letting it get too soft.
- Add Ice Cream Sandwiches: Unwrap all ice cream sandwiches. Arrange 9 sandwiches evenly on the bottom of the prepared pan. You may need to trim 2 of the sandwiches slightly to make them fit snugly – this ensures a flat base layer.
- Spread Ice Cream: Using a large spoon, scoop half of the cookies and cream ice cream and spread it evenly over the layer of ice cream sandwiches. Press down gently but firmly to create a smooth, even layer.
- Layer More Sandwiches: Place the remaining 9 ice cream sandwiches firmly on top of the ice cream layer, creating a second solid layer of sandwiches.
- Add Remaining Ice Cream: Spread the remaining half of the cookies and cream ice cream over the second layer of ice cream sandwiches. Press down firmly to compact the layers.
- Freeze Layers: Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or foil and place it in the freezer. Allow the layers to freeze and set for about 1 hour until firm.
- Top with Whipped Topping and Oreos: Remove the pan from the freezer and spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the top surface. Crush 6–8 Oreos and sprinkle them generously over the whipped topping for added texture and flavor.
- Freeze Until Firm: Return the assembled dessert to the freezer and let it chill until it is very firm, ideal for at least another hour or overnight for best results.
- Remove from Pan and Slice: Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the cake out of the pan. For clean slicing, dip a sharp knife in hot water, wipe it dry, make one slice, and repeat this warming process between cuts.
- Serve and Store: Serve immediately after slicing. Any leftovers should be covered tightly and returned to the freezer to maintain freshness.
Notes
- To achieve neat slices, warm your knife under hot water before each cut.
- You can customize the cake by using different flavors of ice cream or sandwich cookies.
- Allow ice cream sandwiches to soften slightly so spreading layers is easier but avoid melting.
- Use parchment paper to help remove the cake cleanly from the pan.
