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Oreo Icebox Cupcakes

Irresistible Oreo Icebox Cupcakes for Effortless Summer Bliss

This no-bake Oreo Icebox Cupcakes recipe is perfect for summer, combining layers of Oreo cookies and whipped cream for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

For the Whipped Cream Layer
  • 2 cups heavy cream Ensure it’s cold for the best results
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar Using powdered ensures a smooth texture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla for a richer taste
For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs Feel free to substitute with any preferred cookie crumbs
  • 12 cookies Oreo cookies The star of this dessert, consider different flavors
  • 0.5 cups milk Whole milk adds extra creaminess
For the Final Touch
  • 1 cup additional heavy cream For topping
  • 0.25 cups additional powdered sugar Mix for a final topping

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • Electric mixer
  • piping bag or ziplock bag
  • Rubber spatula
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Line a 24-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners, doubling up on the liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whip together 2 cups of cold heavy cream, ½ cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  3. Gently fold 1 cup of Oreo cookie crumbs into the whipped cream mixture.
  4. Pipe an even layer of the Oreo whipped cream mixture into each cupcake liner, filling it halfway.
  5. Dip the remaining Oreo cookies briefly in whole milk and place one soaked Oreo cookie gently in each liner on top of the whipped cream.
  6. Pipe another layer of the Oreo whipped cream mixture over the soaked Oreos.
  7. Repeat the milk-dipping process with another layer of Oreo cookies and place them on top of the whipped cream layer.
  8. Cover the muffin pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  9. In a clean bowl, whip together an additional cup of heavy cream with ¼ cup of powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  10. Pipe the fresh whipped cream topping onto each chilled cupcake and decorate with crushed Oreo cookie crumbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes can be prepared a day in advance, making them a convenient dessert option for gatherings.

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