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Easy No-Bake Neapolitan Icebox Cake

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A 10-minute no-bake dessert with layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 36 chocolate wafer cookies (about 1 standard box)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves, seedless if possible
  • 1/4 cup chocolate sauce or fudge sauce, plus more for drizzling
  • Freeze-dried strawberries (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed, then increase to medium-high and whip until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Spread a thin layer (about 2 tablespoons) of whipped cream on the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. Arrange a single layer of chocolate wafer cookies on top of the cream, breaking some to fill gaps (about 6 cookies).
  5. Spread 1/3 of the remaining whipped cream evenly over the cookies (about 1/4 inch thick).
  6. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of chocolate sauce over the cream layer and swirl gently with a knife or toothpick.
  7. Add another cookie layer, pressing down gently. Repeat with another 1/3 of cream, then dollop and spread 1/4 cup of strawberry jam over the cream and swirl gently.
  8. Finish with a final cookie layer, the last 1/3 of cream, and a drizzle of remaining chocolate sauce on top. Create swirls and peaks with a spatula.
  9. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  10. When ready to serve, lift the cake out using the parchment paper overhang. Slice with a sharp knife and garnish with crumbled freeze-dried strawberries if desired.

Notes

For best results, use cold heavy cream and chill the cake for at least 8 hours. Wet the knife between slices for clean cuts. The cake tastes even better on day two.

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