Grandma's Icebox Cake
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4.4
Grandma's Icebox Cake
Description
Grandma's Icebox Cake starts by whisking instant vanilla pudding mix with milk, then allowing it to thicken. The dessert is assembled by layering graham crackers on the bottom of a pan, spreading half the pudding over them, repeating with another cracker and pudding layer, and topping with a final graham cracker layer. A whipped topping is spread evenly on top, and crushed graham crackers are sprinkled over it.
The cake chills in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight, during which the graham crackers absorb liquid and soften, melded with the creamy pudding layers. This process results in a texture between a soft cake and creamy mousse with a mild vanilla flavor. The crushed cracker crumbs provide a topping with a slight crunch.
The dessert is served chilled and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. It offers an easy no-bake option that assembles quickly and highlights the flavors of vanilla pudding and graham crackers without additional baking.
Ingredients
- 10.2 ounce instant vanilla pudding mix box
- 6 cups milk
- 14.4 ounce graham crackers box, approximately
- 8 ounce whipped topping container (Cool Whip
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix with the milk for 2 minutes. Set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan with graham crackers (you may need to use halves or quarters to fill in spots).
- Spread half of the pudding over the layer of graham crackers. Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding, then spread with the remaining pudding. Top with a final layer of graham crackers and spread the Cool Whip evenly over top. Crush 1 graham cracker into crumbs and sprinkle over the Cool Whip.
- Cover and refrigerate until cold and set, about 3 hours, or overnight. Leftovers should be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- It is normal to use only part of the graham cracker box; adjust quantity as needed to fill the pan.
- Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 443mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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