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No-Bake Peppermint Oreo Icebox Cake: The Ultimate Holiday Dessert

This No-Bake Peppermint Oreo Icebox Cake is the ultimate easy holiday dessert! A crunchy Oreo crust is topped with a creamy peppermint filling and fluffy whipped topping for a festive, crowd-pleasing treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oreo Crust:
  • 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
For the Peppermint Filling:
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
For the Topping:
  • 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip) thawed
  • 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies for garnish
  • 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Electric Mixer
  • 1 Food processor (or a zip-top bag and rolling pin)

Method
 

  1. Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor to create fine crumbs. Mix crumbs with melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Freeze for 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in the powdered sugar until smooth, then beat in the peppermint extract. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream and 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candies into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  4. Spread the peppermint filling evenly over the chilled Oreo crust. Top with an even layer of the thawed whipped topping.
  5. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to allow the cake to set completely.
  6. Just before serving, sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup of crushed peppermint candies and mini chocolate chips. Slice and serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 4gFat: 30gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in your filling.
Tip 2: Don't rush the chilling time! It's essential for the cake to set properly for clean slices.
Tip 3: Garnish right before serving to keep the peppermint candy pieces crunchy and prevent colors from bleeding.
Keyword christmas dessert,icebox cake,no bake,oreo dessert,peppermint dessert

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