Layers of Oreo cookies and strawberry cheesecake make this easy Berry Oreo Icebox Cake completely irresistible! It is the perfect picnic cake or "just because you feel like it" cake. Give this sweet treat a try the next time it is too hot to bake.
Oreos and strawberries are the two things that get "stolen" in our house.
I have hiding places for the Oreo cookies, but my children have gotten wise to my ways. It's probably definitely time to find a new hiding place...or learn Jedi mind tricks to keep them out of the "blog" food.
And don't get me started on the strawberries. There are only so many places to "hide" things in a refrigerator. My little fruit monsters sneak fruit like there is no tomorrow. Not that I mind them eating things like these healthy strawberry yogurt parfaits.
This dessert was one of those "must make" dessert ideas. You know the kind that can't wait any longer!
My hubby and I were running errands and happened to stop in Walmart for a few items for his next trip to Haiti. (You can read about our past trip HERE and HERE.)
I can't go in Walmart without going down the cookie and baking aisle. Seriously, I go down it every.single.time. It's not like I don't know what's there...I just HAVE to do it! Perks of having a dessert track mind all the time!
I was really trying to find the new Reese's Oreos, but unfortunately my store is lame. No new Oreos for us!
The Berry Oreos are actually a favorite of mine. I picked up a bag of them...AND then put it back on the shelf. I know...I can't believe that either!!! So of course the next day when my hubby texted me and said he was at Walmart again (yes, we like to make multiple trips and use our gas frivolously) I texted back immediately and asked him to buy 2 packages.
This crazy no bake dessert was slowly taking shape in my head. It was one of those ideas that had to be made that very minute because I couldn't stop thinking about it. Well, the minute he got home with the cookies that is. Most of the time I have a reason or place for a dessert. This time it was purely because I couldn't get this dessert out of my head.
I don't know who's idea it was first to dunk Oreos in milk and layer them with a Cool Whip based mixture...but clearly that person was a genius!!!
For the layers in between the cookies, I made a no bake strawberry cheesecake. Cream cheese, mashed strawberries, a little bit of sugar, and some Cool Whip all whipped together makes a pretty tasty no bake cheesecake.
The dark pink berry Oreos, light pink cheesecake, and white Cool Whip gave this dessert the prettiest neapolitan look when you cut into it. I may have done a happy dance when I cut...ok, when I butchered this cake trying to get a good piece for the pictures. It still tastes good even when hacked to pieces. #lifeofafoodblogger
More fresh berries on top totally made this dessert a winner. You could even use raspberries if you wanted. I had a hard time not eating very much of this yummy berry Oreo icebox cake. Lucky for me, the youth group girls and my kids had it gone in record time!
Hooray for yummy dessert ideas that come to life and are better than you imagined!
Recipe
Berry Oreo Icebox Cake
Layers of berry cheesecake and berry Oreos creates a fun no bake cake that is perfect for hot summer nights.
Ingredients
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- ยผ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups diced strawberries, divided
- 4 cups Cool Whip
- 32 Berry Oreos (1 package + 2 extra cookies)
- ยผ cup milk
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Take 1 cup diced strawberries and smash with the back of a fork. Add to the cream cheese mixture and beat again. Fold in 2 cups Cool Whip.
- Spoon โ of the berry cheesecake in the bottom of an 8x8 pan.
- Dip half the Oreos one at a time quickly in the milk and place in the bottom of the pan.
- Cover with โ of the cheesecake. Repeat with the remaining Oreos.
- Cover with the last โ of cheesecake.
- Cover the top of the cake with 2 cups Cool Whip. Refrigerate for a few hours to set up.
- Top with extra diced strawberries. Cut into 12 squares. Refrigerate remaining cake in a sealed container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 182Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
More Oreo treats from bloggers I love:
Mini Cookies & Cream Cheesecakes from Baked by Rachel
Salted Oreo Peanut Butter Cups from Chocolate & Carrots
Cookies & Cream Donuts from Shugary Sweets
Lindsay Ann @ Lindsay Ann Bakes
What?! Berry Oreos?! I love choco strawberry combo. These look so easy and I just love a little cunch in my smooth and creamy bites!
dina
it looks delicious!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Dina!
Chloe+@+foodlikecake
That looks so good! And it's so pretty!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chloe!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking
We practically live at Walmart... And there isn't even one in our town! The closest one is about 15 minutes away (and yet we have a Target -- go figure), and I can never leave without stopping by the baking and cookie aisles either. They're just so full of inspiration! ๐ Love the idea of an icebox cake, especially with our temperatures threatening to hit 100ยฐ again!
capturing+joy+with+kristen+duke
YUMMERS!!! I'll add this to the list of treats to make from you!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Kristen! ๐
Shawn @ IWYD
I haven't tried those berry Oreos yet.. now I have a good reason to!
Julianne+@+Beyond+Frosting
Look at this! How awesome! I am adding this to my icebox roundup for tomorrow ๐
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
omg I've never had berry oreos! I must find them immediately. Then, after I eat an entire box of them, I shall buy ANOTHER box to make this cake! ๐
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, that sounds like a deliciously wonderful plan! ๐
Shaina
YUM! I haven't had berry Oreos, in fact I don't know if I've ever seen them? But now I will be on the hunt!
Mir
You know, I got my hands on those Reese's Oreos and now I can't stop baking with them. Totally dangerous!
I know what it's like to have Oreo recipes lurking in your head! This one is a beauty! Haven't tried berry Oreos yet, but now I will!
Katy
I love this twist on a classic no bake cake! For a summer birthday baby, I'm always looking for no bake recipes. And I'm glad to hear someone else has hiding spots, too. For us, I have to "hide" certain ingredients that I need for blogging recipes in the back/bottom of the fridge, so my husband doesn't eat them prematurely. To be fair, we've also adopted a shelf (the highest in our pantry that happens to be out of my reach) where we keep Matt's snacks/treats so I can't reach them. It's just better that way ๐
Jocelyn Brubaker
That is too funny! ๐
Marly
Fruit and chocolate pair together so perfectly...especially when Oreos are involved!
marcie
I've never even seen berry Oreos! Strawberries and Oreos sound like a match made in heaven, and I really need to make an icebox cake this summer! That cheesecake layer sounds incredible. ๐
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Marcie!
Stephanie+@+Plain+Chicken
Brilliant! I need a dessert for a dinner party this weekend. This would be perfect - light & delicious!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Did you end up making this cake? ๐
Kate @ Diethood
Oh, well, hellllooooo cake!!! This looks amazing!
Martha @ A Family Feast
I looked at those berry Oreos many times...and never bought them! But - your delicious recipe is inspiring me to give them a try! (So pretty too!)
Jocelyn Brubaker
Definitely try them out! So good! Thanks Martha!
Aimee@ShugarySweets
I love those berry Oreos. This sound so good right now!!!!
Mallory @ Chocolate with Grace
I didn't know there were berry Oreos! This desert looks great! Strawberries and Oreos are some of my favorite things to!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Mallory! ๐
DessertForTwo
This sounds heavenly! Love berries + oreo!
Librarian+Lavender
This cake looks amazing! Who would love oreos and strawberries together, yum! I always like your recipes a lot, because they are so creative!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Lavender!