Milk ‘N’ Cookies Icebox Cake Recipe
Milk ‘N’ Cookies Icebox Cake is a no-bake layered dessert featuring chocolate chip cookies and a rich, fluffy cream cheese and whipped cream filling. This easy-to-make treat is chilled in the fridge to meld flavors and soften the cookies, creating a creamy, indulgent cake perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Cookies
- 2 (13-oz.) boxes store-bought chocolate chip cookies
Filling
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
- Crush Cookies and Infuse Cream: In a large resealable bag, crush 15 chocolate chip cookies with a rolling pin until finely broken. Transfer most of the crushed cookies to a large liquid measuring cup and add the 3 cups of heavy cream. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to infuse the cream with cookie flavor.
- Strain the Cream: Pour the heavy cream mixture through a strainer into a large bowl to remove the cookie bits, discarding the strained cookies. This leaves you with a smooth cookie-infused cream.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In another large bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Using a handheld electric mixer, beat the cream cheese for about 1 minute until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Then gradually add the cookie-infused cream, beating until soft peaks form, creating a light and fluffy whipped cream mixture.
- Assemble the Cake Layers: On a cake plate, spread a thin layer of the whipped cream mixture. Arrange 8 whole chocolate chip cookies side by side in a circle, then place 3 cookies in the center. Spread another layer of whipped cream mixture on top, and add a second layer of cookies, making sure to alternate placement so cookies do not sit directly on top of cookies from the previous layer. Repeat this layering process until you have six layers, finishing with a final layer of whipped cream mixture.
- Chill and Serve: Sprinkle the top of the finished cake with some of the crushed cookies reserved from the beginning. Wrap the cake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 6 hours or until very soft. Once chilled and set, slice and serve the Milk ‘N’ Cookies Icebox Cake chilled for a deliciously creamy dessert.
Notes
- Letting the cream infuse with crushed cookies adds a subtle cookie flavor to the whipped cream.
- Be sure to use chilled heavy cream for best whipping results.
- This dessert requires at least 6 hours of refrigeration, preferably overnight, for best texture.
- You can decorate the top with additional cookie crumbs or chocolate chips for added texture.
- Use a sharp knife warmed slightly with hot water for clean slices.
Keywords: Icebox cake, no-bake dessert, chocolate chip cookies, cream cheese dessert, layered dessert, easy dessert