Easy No-Bake Oreo Flag Icebox Cake Recipe Perfect for Summer Parties
A simple, fun, and impressive no-bake dessert featuring layers of Oreo cookies, whipped cream, and fresh berries arranged in a patriotic flag design. Perfect for summer parties and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 Oreo cookies (standard size)
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Optional garnish: mint leaves or edible flowers
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of chilled heavy whipping cream into a cold mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed for about 3-4 minutes until soft peaks form.
- Separate Oreo cookies into halves carefully to avoid crumbling. Reserve some whole cookies for the star section of the flag.
- Spread a thin layer of whipped cream evenly on the bottom of a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) dish. Arrange Oreo halves in a single layer on top, cream-side down if desired.
- Spread another layer of whipped cream over the cookies, about 1/4 inch thick (about 60 ml). Repeat layering with Oreos and cream until half the cookies and cream are used. Chill for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Create the flag design by layering sliced strawberries in neat rows for the red stripes, whipped cream dollops or smooth layers for the white stripes, and arrange blueberries in the top-left corner for the blue section.
- Place whole Oreo cookies (halved if needed) over the blueberry section to mimic stars. Chill again for at least 2 hours or overnight to let the cookies soften and flavors meld.
- Just before serving, add a few mint leaves or edible flowers for a fresh pop of color. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.
Notes
Keep mixing bowl and beaters chilled before whipping cream for best results. Use fresh, firm berries and pat dry to avoid sogginess. Chill cake overnight for best flavor and texture. Warm knife under hot water before slicing for clean cuts. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut whipped cream and use dairy-free cookies. Gluten-free cookies can be used for gluten-sensitive diets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25
- Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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