Christmas Cookies & Cream Icebox Dessert
December 22, 2025
This no-bake icebox dessert layers Christmas Tree Cakes with whipped cream, Golden Oreos, and chocolate for an easy holiday treat!
This Christmas Cookies & Cream Icebox Dessert is easy, no-bake, and honestly just really fun to make. Between the Christmas Tree Cakes, whipped cream, Golden Oreos, and chocolate, every layer feels familiar and festive. No oven, no perfection required, just a dessert that everyone keeps going back for.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Vanilla cake layered with fluffy cream
- Golden Oreo crunch without overpowering
- Mini chocolate chips in every bite
- No baking required
- Make-ahead friendly
- Perfect holiday cookies-and-cream flavor
Ingredient Notes
- Christmas Tree Cakes: These are the base of the dessert and give it that classic vanilla flavor. Slice them lengthwise so the layers stack evenly.
- Cream Cheese: Make sure it’s fully softened so the cream mixture stays smooth with no lumps.
- Heavy Cream: This is what gives the filling structure. Whip until thick so the layers hold once chilled.
- Golden Oreos: Lightly crush into small chunks, not fine crumbs. You want texture without overpowering the layers.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: Mini chips distribute better than regular chips and keep the layers balanced.
- Chocolate Syrup: Use a light drizzle. Too much can make the layers slide.
- Holiday Sprinkles: These are just for the top and add a fun, festive finish without affecting texture.
Quick Prep Notes
Does this dessert need a lot of cream filling?
Yes. This recipe uses a generous amount of cream so every layer stays soft and balanced once chilled. Don’t skimp or the cake layers can feel dry.
How crushed should the Golden Oreos be?
Aim for small chunks, not fine crumbs. You want texture in every bite without the cookies disappearing into the cream.
Will the chocolate syrup make it messy?
A light drizzle works best. Too much can make the layers slide, but just enough adds flavor and that cookies-and-cream look when sliced.
Christmas Cookies & Cream Icebox Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 box Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (6 cakes)
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ⅜ cup powdered sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅜ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup Golden Oreos, crushed into small chunks
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Chocolate syrup, for drizzling
- Holiday sprinkles, for topping
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth. Add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract, then whip until thick, smooth, and holding stiff peaks.
- Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides so it’s easy to lift out later.
- Slice each Christmas Tree Cake lengthwise into two flat layers.
- Arrange a layer of cake slices on the bottom of the pan. Spread with a generous layer of the cream mixture, then sprinkle lightly with Golden Oreos and mini chocolate chips. Drizzle a small amount of chocolate syrup over the layer.
- Repeat the layers — cake, cream, Oreos, chocolate chips, and syrup — until the pan is full, finishing with a final layer of cream.
- Top with holiday sprinkles and an extra drizzle of chocolate syrup.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Lift out using the parchment, slice into pieces, and serve chilled. The layers don’t have to be perfect. A little crumble is totally expected and still tastes amazing.
FAQ
How long does it need to chill?
At least 4 hours, but overnight gives the cleanest slices.
How should it be stored?
Covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can I freeze this?
Yes. Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 weeks. Thaw overnight in the fridge before slicing.
Can I swap the Oreos?
Golden Oreos keep it light and vanilla-forward, but classic Oreos work if you want more chocolate.
Is this very sweet?
It’s balanced. The cream layer keeps it smooth and not overly sugary.
Sprinkle of Fun
This is a great dessert to have ready before a night of classic Christmas movies. Slice it straight from the fridge, press play on something you grew up watching, and enjoy a treat that feels fun, familiar, and like being a kid again.
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