Bailey’s Mint Oreo Icebox Cake
I accidentally made you a St. Patrick’s Day dessert.
I saw approximately 850 bajillion new Oreo flavors at the grocery store and had to buy them. Like, all of them. I came home with two grocery bags full of cookies to a husband who should not be surprised by this sort of thing anymore. I proceeded to make him taste test each flavor with me to offset the number of “samples” I had to consume. You know, kind of like what you do at a wine tasting so you don’t get drunk? Except for instead of spitting your sample out, you spit it at your husband? Wait.
Well, you get what I mean.
The next day I came in with another grocery bag full of Oreos, prompting my husband to exclaim, “You bought MORE Oreos?” And then I went all Patty Loveless on him.
I considered using my loot to create a giant Oreo pit for swimming. Like a sort-of-gross, sort-of-awesome version of Scrooge McDuck‘s money pit. I might still do that.
But I also decided to make icebox cakes, because they’re both insanely easy and insanely delicious. I made this mint one first, and I put Bailey’s Irish Cream it in for obvious reasons (because Bailey’s should go in all things). Then I realized it was almost St. Patrick’s Day and decided to pretend like I planned this recipe for that occasion. But then I told you about that decision, ruining any chance that you’ll actually believe me? At least there’s still cake.
One year ago: Trashy Krispy Kreme Doughnut & Coffee Tiramisu
Two years ago: Tres Leches Coconut Cake Trifle
Three years ago: Soft Pretzel Dogs (an homage to Auntie Anne’s Pretzels)
Four years ago: Fresh Blueberry Pie
Bailey’s Mint Oreo Icebox Cake
Recipe by: Willow Bird Baking
Yield: 4-6 servings
Who knew 4 ingredients could taste so good? Icebox cakes pack a ton of bang for their buck — they are surprisingly delicious and require barely any effort at all. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream (I used Hazelnut flavor)
1 package mint Oreos
chopped Andes mints (optional topping)
Directions:
Whip the cream, powdered sugar, and Bailey’s Irish Cream together in a chilled bowl to stiff peaks. In a loaf pan lined with parchment paper, layer mint Oreos and Bailey’s whipped cream, starting with Oreos and ending with cream. Cover and refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, invert onto a platter and top with chopped Andes Mints if desired.
lynn @ the actor's diet
March 8, 2014 at 3:33 pm (11 years ago)adore ice box cakes. i wanna make one with my strawberry flavored kit kats!
Laura
March 10, 2014 at 11:53 am (11 years ago)So funny!! I love this simple recipe idea! Now, if only nabisco would make gluten free Oreos. Glutino has some a great GF version, but they don’t have the fun new flavors that nabisco has…..
Lauren
March 14, 2014 at 8:13 pm (11 years ago)Everything about this recipe (and this post) is awesome. My Grandma always made icebox cake for our family holiday gatherings, but I never thought to use Oreos instead of the chocolate wafers. All of a sudden I’m feeling quite inspired to experiment on icebox cake variations 🙂
Jenny @ BAKE
March 15, 2014 at 12:32 pm (11 years ago)this is amazing! what a brilliant St Patricks day dessert! I’m glad you did all that oreo testing!
Connie
March 15, 2014 at 1:10 pm (11 years ago)What can be used to sub for the Bailey? Looks wonderful!
Julie Ruble
March 15, 2014 at 1:30 pm (11 years ago)You can just leave it out altogether and it will still be wonderful 🙂 Or add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or extract of your choice) to flavor your cream. Enjoy!
Ashley
March 21, 2014 at 4:11 pm (11 years ago)This looks amazing!! Will definitely make this ASAP!
Lynn @ Beautiful Cake Pictures
March 23, 2014 at 8:11 pm (11 years ago)Love the ease of just 4 ingredients, my kids loved it! The beautiful photos are what caught my eye to try it and was delicious.
Anton
July 30, 2014 at 5:55 pm (10 years ago)I made this for a friend who was pretty unhappy for various reasons. She loves chocolate mint everything. It was hilarious and well received when I told her I basically dumped all the chocolate mint things I could find together into an icebox style cake.
(The great tragedy of my life was falling in love with a person who doesn’t like chocolate mint! Thank goodness for friends.)
Julie Ruble
July 30, 2014 at 6:10 pm (10 years ago)Hooray! So glad you were able to lift her spirits 🙂