Description
Golden Oreo Icebox Cake is a no-bake dessert made with layers of vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and Golden Oreos that soften into a cake-like texture after chilling. It’s creamy, easy to prepare, and perfect for summer gatherings or make-ahead entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 (5.1-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
- 34 vanilla sandwich cookies (Golden Oreos or similar)
- 8 vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Fold in the whipped topping until smooth and fully combined.
- In an 8×8-inch dish, arrange a layer of whole Golden Oreos on the bottom, trimming to fit as needed.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the cookies.
- Add another layer of Golden Oreos on top of the pudding layer.
- Spread the remaining pudding mixture evenly over the second cookie layer.
- Sprinkle the crushed cookies over the top layer.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use chocolate sandwich cookies for a deeper flavor.
- Add sliced strawberries or raspberries for a fruity layer.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips or drizzle caramel sauce over the top for extra texture.
- Double the recipe and use a 9×13-inch pan to serve a crowd.
- Homemade whipped cream can replace store-bought whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/9 of 8x8 pan)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
