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Gingerbread Icebox Cake

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  • Author: Sophie Collins
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple no-bake dessert with layers of gingerbread cookies and whipped cream.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package (9-12 ounces) gingerbread cookies
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  2. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of a serving dish.
  3. Arrange a layer of gingerbread cookies over the cream.
  4. Spread a layer of whipped cream over the cookies.
  5. Repeat layers until all cookies and cream are used, ending with a layer of cream.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Notes

  • For a softer cake, dip the gingerbread cookies in milk or coffee before layering.
  • You can add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the whipped cream.
  • Garnish with gingerbread crumbs or chocolate shavings before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg