Super Easy M&M Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
A colorful, no-bake dessert made with layers of ice cream sandwiches, a creamy Cool Whip and pudding filling, M&Ms, and hot fudge. Perfect for birthdays, summer parties, and easy entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Freezer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
12 ice cream sandwiches (vanilla, chocolate, or Neapolitan)
1 1/2 cups M&Ms (3/4 crushed, 3/4 whole for topping)
1/2 cup hot fudge, plus extra for drizzling
3 cups Cool Whip, thawed and divided
1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
Instructions
- Crush about three-quarters of the M&Ms; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup Cool Whip and the hot fudge until smooth.
- Stir in the dry pudding mix; mix for 2 minutes until fully blended.
- Fold in the crushed M&Ms.
- On a large piece of foil, arrange 4 ice cream sandwiches side by side.
- Spread half of the Cool Whip mixture over the sandwiches.
- Repeat with another layer of sandwiches, the remaining Cool Whip mixture, and a final layer of sandwiches.
- Frost the top and sides with the remaining Cool Whip.
- Sprinkle with remaining crushed M&Ms and press whole M&Ms into the top and sides.
- Wrap the cake loosely in foil and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, drizzle with extra hot fudge or chocolate syrup.
Notes
- Swap M&Ms with peanut butter cups, Oreos, or candy bars for variations.
- Use seasonal M&Ms or sprinkles for holiday themes.
- No need to thaw before serving—slice straight from the freezer.
- Crushing some M&Ms helps them blend into the filling without shifting layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
