Description
A simple and refreshing no-bake cake featuring crushed Oreos and peppermint flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 (14.3 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. Stir in the melted butter and press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in the peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie crust.
- Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies, if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, add more peppermint extract or crushed peppermint candies.
- You can substitute chocolate cookies with other flavors if preferred.
- This cake can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American