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Easy 4th of July No-Bake Ice Cream Sandwich Bars

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A simple, festive, and delicious no-bake ice cream sandwich bar recipe perfect for summer gatherings and 4th of July celebrations. Layers of cookie crumbs, creamy ice cream, fresh berries, and sprinkles come together quickly for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 quarts (1.4 liters) vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
  • 30 to 40 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed into fine crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk (optional)
  • 1 cup mixed fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries
  • 1/4 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles or edible stars

Instructions

  1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form, leaving some small chunks for texture. Alternatively, crush cookies in a sturdy plastic bag with a rolling pin. (5 minutes)
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups (about 200 grams) of the cookie crumbs with melted butter and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan to form an even crust layer. (5 minutes)
  3. Soften the vanilla ice cream at room temperature for about 5 minutes until scoopable but not melted. Spread evenly over the cookie crust using a spatula, smoothing gently. (5 minutes)
  4. Sprinkle the remaining cookie crumbs over the ice cream layer. Evenly distribute fresh berries on top, then scatter red, white, and blue sprinkles for decoration. (5 minutes)
  5. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow layers to set.
  6. Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before cutting. Use a sharp knife to slice into bars or squares. Keep frozen until ready to serve.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free sandwich cookies. For dairy-free, use dairy-free ice cream and cookies, and substitute sweetened condensed milk with coconut condensed milk or maple syrup. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Soften ice cream just enough to spread without melting. Warm knife under hot water before slicing for clean cuts. Make a day ahead for best flavor and texture.

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