I’m one for a simple dessert that doesn’t require baking. Magnolia Bakery’s icebox cake book delivers in this area!

I am a big fan of Magnolia’s cupcakes and banana pudding, so this book had my attention. I am most excited for the cookies and cream ice box cake, cheesecakes, and different puddings. The classic pudding recipe is included with base recipes for cakes and cookies.

This will make a perfect gift for any Magnolia lover!

First off, beautiful images! I wish I had the physical copy, because I know the images would be nice and glossy. The presentation is great, and I know any person who has gone to that iconic bakery and gotten their banana pudding would love to know how to make it themselves. I was surpised to find so many different iterations of banana pudding that the author thought of. There are a surprising number of recipes, though a lot of them are very similar to each other. I just got some mini springform pans, and am super excited to try the mini cheesecake recipes in them!I received an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a beautiful recipe book that I cannot wait to try. Each chapter represents a different category from icebox cakes/pies to my personal favorite, cheesecakes and different types of banana pudding. The photos throughout the book are making me so excited to try these recipes. This book would make a great gift for someone special or a great addition to your personal cookbook collection.

Thank you William Morrow Books and NetGalley for a copy of this book.

A beautifully presented collection of warm-weather desserts, including a whole chapter of banana pudding variations and non-banana alternatives. While many recipes don't require baking, they aren't all oven-free. Would make a lovely gift for Mother's Day or a bridal shower. Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for a digital review copy.

I love a beautiful cookbook and this is definitely one! Magnolia Bakery has the best recipes, me first being introduced to their banana pudding recipe years ago. Overall this is a solid dessert cookbook with options for everyone! I like that there was also instructions on how to make basic recipes in order to elevate your skill. This would also make a nice gift.

As summer and warmer temperatures approach, I'm enjoying devouring the icebox recipes featured in this collection. The recipes seem clear, easy-to-follow, and Lloyd includes helpful hints for things like effective liquid measurements and other baking tips at the beginning of the book and as part of chapters. The photographs are beautiful, and I'm motivated to make an icebox pie (the Coconut Cream Pie looks divine) today!

I’ve made a few recipes from this book and while some were difficult my family enjoyed it. My goal is to make all the recipes by summer.

This cookbook features very easy recipes. I highly recommend it; it's worth buying. If you love to cook, this book is for you. The recipes are simple to make

After making Magnolia Bakery’s viral banana pudding and having it be a total hit at a party, I was more than ready to get my hands on more of their recipes. Icebox desserts have such a nostalgic and homemade quality to them; they always remind me of a family specialty you can only find once a year at a sunny cookout. This cookbook is full of delicious and unique options to add to your rotation.

I learned a lot about baking fundamentals like making perfect whipped cream, baking elevated staple desserts, and even saw some recipes you can guarantee that guests have never tried. Photography can make or break a cookbook, and Magnolia Bakery nails this with beautiful imagery for every single recipe. It just makes you want to try everything! It's an easy 5 stars from me.

Here are the 7 recipes that stood out to me.

• Cannoli Icebox Bar: Are you kidding me? As a Sicilian American I am so psyched about this one, the plating with mini ice cream cones is so fun.
• Roasted Strawberry Crisp Pudding: I really want to mess around with this one and add matcha cream. I love the layered presentation in individual glasses.
• Butterscotch Pudding With Snickerdoodle Cookies: I have never seen anything like this but that flavor combination sounds insane. I’m crossing my fingers for this being an early fall favorite.
• Biscoff Swirl Cheesecake With Biscoff Cookie Crust: This looks straight out of a high-end bakery. Rich and elegant. If a home baker served this to me I’d be so impressed.
• Banana Cream Pie: They’ve perfected banana pudding, so I really trust them to knock this one out of the park.
• Apple Crisp Icebox Bar: I’m 100% breaking this out when apple season rolls around in late summer.
• Deep-Dish Peanut Butter Cup Icebox Pie: I’m going to be adding their chocolate ganache recipe as a base layer here.

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins, and Magnolia Bakery for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Great book with great pictures. The recipes are easy to understand and all sound award winning. Can't wait to try these!

Any dessert by Magnolia Bakery is delicious, but an icebox dessert speaks to my heart! In south Mississippi, Icebox desserts are always a hit. Whether at a potluck, shower, funeral or just Sunday lunch. Cool, creamy and full of goodness.

This beautiful book has 100 recipes, with gorgeous photos, and they are easy to make.

I especially appreciated the banana pudding one!

This should be on your shelf now!!

NetGalley/ April 22, 2025 William Morrow/Harvest

This has some great desserts. I cannot wait to try a few! I mean....cold brew banana pudding! Yes, please! I will definitely be buying this after having perused this ARC. The desserts seem pretty easy to make as well. I think sometimes in cookbooks the recipes can be intimidating but this one seems do-able! I mean, it's no bake so how bad can one mess it up??

A beautifully written cookbook! This is a great way to make no bake desserts with a wow factor. The pictures are beautiful and the dishes look delicious. Can't wait to dig into each recipe.

Magnolia Bakery is an institution and this book is an amazing collection of recipes. The instructions are clear for home bakers and the recipes are easily replicated.

This is a great cookbook to get if you love making icebox desserts! It's perfect for the upcoming summer season. The receipts are straightforward and easy to follow. There are a variety of different recipes to try and master icebox desserts.


Thank you to NetGalley and Bobbie Lloyd for letting me read this book!

Full disclosure, I read this right after I did a no added sugar challenge. I wasn't sure if I'd crave it even more or react with "eh I can live without having sweets all the time" and it was somewhere in between.

I have never been to the bakery but have heard great things so wanted to check this book out. Some looked really good and some I went meh. It took me down a nostalgic path where I remember in high school I made these icebox desserts with Nilla wafers and pudding. I was surprised to see that some recipes were pretty similar to that just a little fancier. When I saw box pudding mix, I was like wait what?? But I know there were caveats at the start to say this was a faster option if people didn't want to make everything from scratch. A lot of it felt like just the same thing but slight variations so it didn't feel like there were a ton of different recipes. All the pages could've been condensed down to say you can choose other alternatives like different fruit, spices, toppings or mix ins. With that said, I'm excited to try some and have bookmarked quite a few!

"Indulge in 100 delightful no-bake desserts from the iconic New York bakery. Explore classic treats like banana pudding; icebox cakes, pies, and cheesecakes; as well as all-new icebox sweets from Magnolia Bakery's Chief Baking Officer Bobbie Lloyd.

Magnolia Bakery, once a small corner shop in New York's West Village, now a global phenomenon with 40+ stores around the world, shares a new collection of recipes in The Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts.

An icebox dessert is a no-bake or low-bake dessert that comes together with time to set in the refrigerator, meaning these recipes are simple, classic, easy to make, and of course, completely delicious. The book features 100 recipes - each with a gorgeous photo - of icebox cakes, icebox pies, cheesecakes, icebox bars, and puddings, including variations on Magnolia Bakery's famous and beloved banana pudding, plus recipes that cover the prep work (and require a bit of baking) for crusts, crumbs, fillings, and cookies. Advice on kitchen staples and supplies, with tips and tricks to become the ultimate baker are also included, so you're ready to go before you start. Recipes include:

-Banana Pudding Icebox Cake
-Triple Chocolate Pudding Pie
-Cold Brew Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
-Strawberry Shortcake Bars
-Cannoli Icebox Bars
-Peach Crisp No Bake Bars
-Chocolate Wafer Cookies
-Pumpkin Spice Pudding with Cookie Butter Swirl

So make some room in the fridge, turn off the oven, and enjoy these mouthwatering flavors at home!"

Because we're about to enter Summer, and who wants to turn their oven on, right?

Besides a few classic favorites like German Chocolate Cake, Red Velvet Cake, and Carrot Cake, my all-time favorite desserts are cream pies and cheesecakes—so when I saw The Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts by Bobbie Lloyd, I knew I was in for a treat!

This cookbook is a dessert lover’s dream, packed with over 100 mouthwatering recipes. It starts with helpful background info on key ingredients, utensils, and equipment needed to create these delicious desserts. Then, it takes you through each step to make everything from rich icebox cakes and pies to creamy cheesecakes and Magnolia Bakery’s famous banana pudding. The best part? These treats are no-bake and set in the fridge, making them as easy as they are delicious.

My favorite part? Definitely the cheesecake recipes! The book breaks it down step-by-step, helping you make the creamiest cheesecakes that will melt in your mouth. And every recipe is paired with a gorgeous photo of the finished dish, so you know exactly what to expect. If you’re craving unforgettable, no-bake desserts that will have everyone coming back for more, The Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts is a must-try! You won’t regret it!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an advance copy to read!

The Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts is a gorgeous cookbook full of no-bake and low-bake sweet treats. I adore the concept of icebox desserts, which goes back to the 1920s, originating from “back of the box” style recipes that require little to no baking. With summer just around the corner, these cool and creamy icebox desserts will be the perfect end to summer BBQs and potlucks!

This cookbook is well organized, with sections for cakes, pies, bars, and puddings. There’s even one whole section for Magnolia Bakery’s famous banana pudding, with lots of yummy variations like peanut butter, sweet and salty, and carrot cake. Yum! There’s also a section with base recipes for various cookies and cakes, pie crusts, and fillings and sauces that go into the dessert recipes but that would also make handy staple recipes.

Every single recipe is accompanied by a mouth-watering photo perfectly styled to Magnolia Bakery’s aesthetic. The ingredients are very accessible, and the recipes should appeal to bakers of all abilities. The icebox cakes are the easiest with the fewest ingredients, but I sure do love the way those layers look like you put in a ton of work! I can’t wait to whip up some of these delicious recipes!

Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for providing me an advance copy of this book.

Love love love this book!! Can’t wait to buy it. I love a cake that doesn’t have to be baked and love Magnolia.