Description
Milk ‘N’ Cookies Icebox Cake is a no-bake layered dessert featuring chocolate chip cookies and a creamy whipped filling made from heavy cream and cream cheese. This easy-to-assemble cake is chilled in the refrigerator until soft and luscious, making it a perfect make-ahead treat for gatherings or a sweet indulgence any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 2 (13-oz.) boxes store-bought chocolate chip cookies
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
Instructions
- Crush Cookies and Infuse Cream: In a large resealable bag, crush 15 chocolate chip cookies using a rolling pin. Transfer most of the crushed cookies to a large liquid measuring cup, reserving some for decoration. Pour heavy cream over the crushed cookies and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to infuse the cream with cookie flavor.
- Strain the Cream: Pour the heavy cream through a strainer into a large bowl to separate and discard the crushed cookies, leaving behind the infused cream.
- Prepare Whipped Cream Mixture: In another large bowl, add softened cream cheese and beat with a handheld electric mixer until fluffy, about 1 minute. Add powdered sugar and continue to beat until smooth. Then, gradually add the cookie-infused heavy cream and beat until soft peaks form, creating a smooth and fluffy mixture.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread a thin layer of the whipped cream mixture on a cake plate. Arrange 8 whole cookies side by side in a circle and place 3 cookies in the center to form the first layer. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top, then add another layer of cookies, alternating placement so cookies are not stacked directly above those below. Repeat layering until you have 6 layers, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Chill and Serve: Top the last whipped cream layer with the reserved crushed cookies for decoration. Wrap the assembled cake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 6 hours until the cake is very soft and set. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For best results, use cookies that soften well without becoming too mushy to maintain layers.
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature before whipping to avoid lumps.
- Ensure the heavy cream is cold for better whipping results.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead to enhance the flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Icebox cake, no-bake dessert, cookies and cream, easy dessert, layered cake, chocolate chip cookie dessert
