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RECETTE GÂTEAU GLACÉ - ICE CREAM CAKE

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Icebox Cake

Cultural Context

Icebox cake has its roots in the United States but has become popular in France and other countries, often enjoyed during warm months. This no-bake dessert is a celebration of simple ingredients layered together to create a creamy, indulgent treat. Traditionally made with chocolate wafers and whipped cream, it has inspired countless variations worldwide, often incorporating seasonal fruits or different flavorings.

FrenchFRdessert
240 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
chocolate wafer cookies
heavy cream
sugar
vanilla extract
cream cheese
milk
cocoa powder
fresh berries
chocolate shavings
salt

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Ricotta provides a lighter texture and is often less expensive than cream cheese.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add a unique flavor while brown sugar is usually more affordable.

fresh berries

🥗Healthier: frozen berries

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Frozen berries are often less expensive and available year-round.

1

Whip heavy cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form.

2

Add sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form.

3

In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

4

Gradually mix in milk until well combined and creamy.

5

Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.

6

Prepare a baking dish by layering chocolate wafer cookies at the bottom.

7

Spread a layer of the cream mixture over the cookies.

8

Add another layer of cookies on top of the cream mixture.

9

Repeat layering cookies and cream mixture until all ingredients are used, finishing with cream on top.

10

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

11

Before serving, garnish with fresh berries and chocolate shavings.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Refrigerator CakeChilled Cake
Local Name: Gâteau glacé

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