Dessert for 4
Classic Icebox Cake
Whipped vanilla cream layers with crushed chocolate cookies and cocoa, then chills until softly set.
Typical price
$7.97for 4 servings
$1.99 per serving$7.97 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetDessertsSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 25 oz | $5.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.97 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 25 oreo thins
- cocoa powder
Steps
- Chill a 9-inch loaf pan in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
- Beat the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt until stiff peaks form.
- Crush 15 cookies and spread one-third in the chilled pan.
- Layer the whipped cream and remaining cookies, finishing with cream and a dusting of cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate the cake for 20 minutes before slicing.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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