Salted Caramel Icebox Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cake Layers

01 - 1 family-size package of Oreo cookies (approximately 36 cookies)
02 - 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
03 - 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

→ For the Salted Caramel Sauce

05 - 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
06 - 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
07 - 1/4 cup of heavy cream
08 - 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt

→ For Garnish

09 - Crushed Oreo cookies
10 - Additional caramel drizzle
11 - A pinch of flaky sea salt

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat while constantly stirring until it melts into a golden amber color. Add the butter, mix well until incorporated, then pour in the heavy cream slowly while whisking continuously. Once the mixture is smooth, remove it from the heat and stir in the sea salt. Let it cool completely.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks are achieved.
03 - Take a 9×9-inch dish and spread a layer of whipped cream on the base. Place a single layer of Oreo cookies over the cream, drizzle with salted caramel sauce, and cover with another layer of whipped cream. Keep layering in this sequence until you’ve used all the ingredients, ensuring the topmost layer is whipped cream.
04 - Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight so the cookies soften into a cake-like texture. Before serving, top with crushed Oreos, additional caramel drizzle, and a pinch of flaky sea salt for garnish.

# Notes:

01 - Want to save time? You can use store-bought salted caramel sauce as a shortcut.
02 - For an added crunch, include chopped pecans or chocolate chips between the layers.
03 - Serve chilled and consider pairing it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!