Oreo Ice Cream Cake with Ice Cream Sandwiches

This Oreo Ice Cream Cake is sweet and refreshing, made with just 3 simple ingredients — it’s true! It’s the perfect summertime no-bake treat, with plenty of chocolate and vanilla flavor to go around. Top with more cookies, candies, sprinkles, chocolate sauce, and more! Perfect for a special occasion, birthday cake, or Oreo lover! 

This recipe is so simple! You literally use store-bought ice cream as the basis for this sweet treat! (but you can totally use homemade ice cream if you want!)

And let me tell you – this is perfect for hot summer days. The ice cream base cools, while the Oreo cookie crumb delivers chocolate goodness and crunch in every bite. 

And we can all appreciate simple, no bake recipes that literally make the perfect dessert. Cookie lovers and chocolate lovers will agree that this

Oreo cook is next level yummy. While I tend to keep it as a summer dessert, I really do think that it’s a great recipe for birthday parties, too. 

Because who doesn’t love having an Oreo cake with lots of delicious layers in place of a traditional cake?

It’s like a Dairy Queen ice cream cake and Oreo cookies decided to have the perfect collab – and I’m here for it! 

All you need to get started on this delicious Oreo ice cream cake is listed on the printable recipe card below. Enjoy every bite of this no bake dessert! 

Oreo Ice Cream Cake

This concoction combines your favorite sandwich cookies with your favorite sandwich frozen treat for the most decadent dessert!!

Make ice cream cake with ice cream sandwiches in a few simple steps, then pop it in your freezer — no oven required! 

And with the help of ice cream sandwiches, it’s even easier to make than my tiramisu ice cream cake recipe.

Indulge in more chocolate sandwich cookie goodness with this creamy dessert or my 3-ingredient pudding pops. 

In fact, be sure to check out all of our delicious recipes with Oreo’s!! Perfect for Oreo lovers! 

Ingredients Notes and Substitutions

• Oreos – Use your favorite! Regular, Double Stuf, and even seasonal colors or specialty flavors. 
  It’s such an easy way to truly make this ice cream sandwich cake recipe your own.
  
• Ice Cream Sandwiches – Mini sandwiches are easier to work with. I got the Hood brand ones that are 2×2 inches, and they fit in the pan perfectly. 
  
  You could also use full sized ones and cut them in half if needed. Try different flavors here too — maybe Neopolitan?
  
• Cool Whip – You’ll need this to be soft and spreadable, so thaw it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before assembling your ice cream sandwich cake.
  
  I typically add a pretty thick layer of whipped cream – because why not? 
  
• Toppings – Sky’s the limit! Add more full-size cookies, crush them into smaller pieces, or grab a bag of minis. Your favorite chocolate candy would be delish, too.
  
  You can also add crushed Oreos, hot fudge sauce, chocolate chips, an even layer of cocoa powder, sprinkles, or anything else that you want to put onto this Oreo ice cream cake recipe. 

How To Make An Ice Cream Cake with Ice Cream Sandwiches

Layer everything together and freeze until firm. It doesn’t get much easier than that!

I wanted to keep this ice cream sandwich cake recipe as simple as possible — no one wants extra work (or dishes!) when it’s hot outside. 

However, you can create a cookie crust instead of using whole Oreos as the base.

Do so by increasing the cookie count to 30 and crushing them in a food processor with 4 tablespoons of melted butter. 

Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan, then continue with the recipe as directed.

Tips and Tricks for the Best Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

• Make sure your pan is deep enough.

We’re talking casserole dish depth here, not the typical cake pan! As long as it’s at least 3 inches deep, everything should fit.

• Don’t skip the parchment! 

Not only does it make cleanup easier, but you can lift the entire dessert out of the pan when it’s time to slice.

• Swap the cookies for candy. 

Instead of more Oreos on top of this Oreo ice cream cake, try chopped up Reeses or Andes mints. 

M&Ms or peanuts would be a great way to include some extra crunch in your ice cream sandwich cake.

• Add a little drizzle. 

You can’t go wrong with chocolate syrup or my no-fail caramel sauce. For a fruity twist, try homemade strawberry syrup instead!

Prep Ahead

• Thaw Cool Whip
• Line pan with parchment
• Prepare toppings if needed

Kitchen Tools You Will Need

• 8×8 Pan – Be sure it’s deep enough for all the layers in this Oreo ice cream cake!
• Parchment Paper – Makes slicing and clean up a breeze!
• A sturdy Silicone Spatula can be used for scraping, stirring, and smoothing and is easy to clean too!

Storing Leftover Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Wrap the whole pan tightly with aluminum foil or transfer Oreo ice cream sandwich cake to an airtight container using the parchment paper.

Store in the freezer for up to 7 days so it doesn’t melt. Note that the cookie layers will soften the longer the Oreo ice cream cake sits.

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Recipe FAQ

Enjoy!
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Originally published July 2021, updated and republished March 2025

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