No-Bake Oreo Funfetti Icebox Cake Recipe
This No-Bake Oreo Funfetti Icebox Cake is a delightful layered dessert combining creamy funfetti mousse with milk-dipped Golden Oreos, topped with fluffy whipped cream and sprinkles. Quick to assemble and requiring no baking, it’s a perfect, festive treat for celebrations or any time you crave a fun, creamy dessert.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Funfetti Mousse
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream (divided)
- ¾ cups vanilla cake mix (dry)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (divided)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup sprinkles
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ packages (14.3 oz) Golden Oreos
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- Sprinkles for garnish
- Soften Cream Cheese: Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes or soften in the microwave by removing its wrapper, placing it on a plate, and microwaving for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Chill Mixing Equipment: Place your mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for 15 minutes to ensure they are completely cold, which helps in whipping the cream properly.
- Whip Heavy Cream for Mousse: Beat 1 ¾ cups of heavy whipping cream on medium-high speed until it starts to thicken. Gradually add the dry vanilla cake mix and 1 cup powdered sugar, then continue beating until stiff peaks form. Set this whipped cream mixture aside.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat the softened cream cheese on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, then continue beating for another 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and sugar is well incorporated. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream until well combined. Slowly fold in the ½ cup sprinkles as you mix to distribute them evenly.
- Prepare Pan: Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, allowing it to overhang if needed. Secure the springform edges around the parchment paper to hold it in place.
- Layer Oreos: Dip each Golden Oreo cookie in milk briefly on both sides, then line the bottom of the pan with them as neatly as possible.
- Build Cake Layers: Divide the funfetti mousse filling into three equal parts. Spread the first third over the Oreo base layer. Repeat the milk-dipped Oreo layering and mousse spreading two more times, creating 3 layers of Oreos and 3 layers of mousse.
- Prepare Whipped Cream Topping: Place a mixing bowl and whisk back in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill. Beat the remaining 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream on medium-high speed until it starts to thicken. Slowly add ¾ cup powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Decorate Cake: Set aside 1 ¼ cups of whipped cream for piping the cake borders. Spread the remaining whipped cream evenly over the top of the cake. Using a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip, pipe decorative borders along the edges. Garnish the top with additional sprinkles.
- Chill Cake: Refrigerate the assembled icebox cake for at least 4 hours to set. For longer storage, freeze the cake, but refrigerate for at least 2 hours before freezing to allow the Oreos to soften properly and the layers to set.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese at room temperature or briefly in the microwave ensures smooth mixing without lumps.
- Chilling your mixing bowl and whisk helps the cream whip more efficiently and achieve stiff peaks.
- Dipping Oreos in milk softens cookies and melds layers together for a tender texture.
- Allow sufficient refrigeration time to ensure the cake layers set firmly and flavors meld.
- You can freeze the cake for longer storage, but always refrigerate for a couple hours first for best texture.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal of the delicate icebox cake.
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