Peppermint Icebox Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

This Peppermint Icebox Cake is a delightful and refreshing dessert perfect for the holiday season. With layers of creamy peppermint filling and chocolate wafers, it makes an ideal choice for Christmas desserts.

The recipe is simple to follow and requires no baking, making it a great addition to your list of Christmas desserts recipes.

No-Bake Peppermint Icebox Cake

This icebox cake features layers of chocolate wafer cookies and a light peppermint cream filling, chilled until set. It takes about 20 minutes to prepare and requires a few hours of chilling, serving approximately 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafer cookies
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes for garnish
Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
Layer the Cake: On a serving platter, spread a thin layer of the whipped cream mixture. Place a layer of chocolate wafer cookies on top, then spread more whipped cream over the cookies. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
Chill: Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
Garnish: Before serving, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top and add chocolate shavings if desired.
Serve: Slice the cake and serve chilled, enjoying the refreshing peppermint flavor.