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Black Forest Icebox Cake: The No-Bake Wonder That’ll Save Your Summer (And Your Sanity)

Black Forest icebox cake served for summer entertaining

This no-bake Black Forest Icebox Cake is a decadent layered dessert made with cherry pie filling, creamy whipped topping, chocolate Oreos, and a smooth cream cheese blend. Perfect for holidays or gatherings, it requires no oven and sets beautifully in the fridge.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 42 oz (2 cans of 21 oz) cherry pie filling, divided
  • 16 oz whipped topping (2 containers of 8 oz each), thawed and divided into 3 cups, ¼ cup, and remainder
  • 50 chocolate Oreo cookies (family-size pack, about 20 oz)
  • ⅔ cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer or using a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese, sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract for 1½ to 2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
  2. Fold in 1¼ cups of the cherry pie filling.
  3. Fold in 3 cups of the thawed whipped topping and set aside.
  4. Spread ¼ cup of whipped topping on the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking dish.
  5. Dip half of the Oreo cookies one at a time in the milk and place them over the whipped topping layer.
  6. Spread half of the cream cheese and cherry mixture evenly over the Oreo layer.
  7. Repeat the dipped Oreo layer on top of the cream cheese mixture.
  8. Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the second Oreo layer.
  9. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the top and cover the dish.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.
  11. Before serving, spread the remaining cherry pie filling over the top layer. Slice 4 by 3 (12 slices total) and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
  • Dip Oreos quickly in milk to prevent them from getting too soggy.
  • Best served chilled; leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Find it online: https://fiteatshub.com/black-forest-icebox-cake-recipe/