What You’ll Need
- Vanilla ice cream sandwiches. Use 12 unwrapped sandwiches, six for each layer. Trim a sandwich as needed to fill gaps in the dish.
- Whipped topping. Thaw one 8-ounce tub so it spreads easily over the frozen sandwiches.
- Chocolate fudge sauce. Use 1 cup of thick fudge sauce at room temperature. It should be soft enough to drizzle in ribbons.
How to Swirl the Fudge
Drizzle the sauce over the whipped topping, then draw the tip of a butter knife or skewer through the ribbons with a few light strokes. Leave some white topping visible between the dark streaks for a defined swirl.
How to Slice Ice Cream Sandwich Bars
Freeze the dessert for at least 4 hours, or overnight for firmer layers. Let it soften for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Run a sharp knife under warm water and wipe it dry between cuts to keep the layers neat.
3-Ingredient Ice Cream Sandwich Bars Recipe Card
A no-bake frozen dessert with two layers of vanilla ice cream sandwiches, whipped topping, and chocolate fudge swirls.
- Prep time — About 15 minutes
- Freeze time — At least 4 hours
- Servings — 12
Ingredients
- 12 vanilla ice cream sandwiches, unwrapped
- 1 tub (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup thick chocolate fudge sauce, at room temperature
Instructions
- Lightly coat a freezer-safe 9-by-13-inch glass casserole dish with nonstick spray or a thin film of neutral oil. Wipe away any excess with a paper towel.
- Arrange 6 ice cream sandwiches snugly in a single layer in the dish. Cut pieces to fit any gaps.
- Spread half the whipped topping over the sandwiches. Drizzle ½ cup fudge sauce in thin ribbons and swirl gently with a butter knife or skewer.
- Arrange the remaining 6 sandwiches on top, pressing gently to level them. Spread with the remaining whipped topping, then drizzle and swirl the remaining ½ cup fudge sauce over the surface.
- Cover tightly and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firm enough to slice.
- Let stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into 12 bars with a sharp knife warmed under water and wiped dry. Serve immediately and return any leftovers to the freezer promptly.