Description
This No Bake Apple Pie Icebox Cake combines the comforting flavors of classic apple pie with the effortless charm of an icebox cake. It’s a simple, no-bake dessert that’s perfect for warm days or any gathering.
Ingredients
- Graham Crackers
- Apple Pie Filling
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Ground Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Optional Additions: Caramel Sauce, Chopped Toasted Pecans or Walnuts, Non-Alcohol Rum Extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Choose your baking dish (8×8 inch, 9×9 inch, or 9×13 inch) and line it with parchment paper.
- Whip the Cream: In a large, chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until stiff peaks form.
- Layer the Graham Crackers: Arrange a single layer of graham crackers at the bottom of your prepared dish.
- Apply the First Cream Layer: Spread about one-third of your whipped cream mixture evenly over the graham cracker layer.
- Add the Apple Pie Filling: Spoon about half of the apple pie filling over the whipped cream and spread it out gently.
- Repeat the Layers: Place another layer of graham crackers on top, then spread another one-third of the whipped cream, followed by the remaining apple pie filling.
- Top with Final Layers: Add a final layer of graham crackers and spread the remaining whipped cream mixture over the top.
- Chill, Chill, Chill!: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours, preferably overnight.
- Garnish and Serve: Carefully lift the cake out using the parchment paper slings, garnish as desired, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Ensure to chill the cake for at least 8 hours for the best texture. Use a sharp knife for clean slices, and consider adding extra spices to enhance flavor.