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No-Bake Ice Cream Sandwich

No-Bake Ice Cream Sandwich Bars

Foolproof frozen dessert with a cookie crumb crust, creamy whipped filling, and crunchy topping - no oven required! Perfect for beginners and ice cream lovers alike.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Freezing Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Crust
  • 300 g cookies graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or chocolate cookies
  • 100 g unsalted butter melted
Creamy Filling
  • 2 cups heavy cream cold
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 100 g reserved cookie crumbs from crust ingredients

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch Pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Food Processor

Method
 

  1. Prepare Crust: Process cookies into fine crumbs. Reserve 100g for filling. Mix remaining crumbs with melted butter until sandy.
  2. First Layer: Press half of crumb mixture into parchment-lined 9x9 pan. Chill 15 minutes.
  3. Make Filling: Whip cream to stiff peaks. Fold in vanilla, then condensed milk. Gently stir in reserved cookie crumbs.
  4. Assemble: Spread filling over chilled crust. Freeze 2-3 hours until surface is firm.
  5. Top Layer: Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over filling, pressing lightly. Freeze 6+ hours or overnight.
  6. Serve: Lift from pan using parchment. Cut into bars with hot knife. Enjoy immediately or store frozen.

Notes

Cookie Options: Use any favorite cookies - chocolate, vanilla, or gluten-free alternatives.
Make-Ahead: Keeps frozen up to 2 weeks. Wrap tightly in parchment between layers.
For Clean Slices: Wipe knife between cuts and re-chill briefly before serving.