The Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts: Classic and Creative Icebox Desserts with a Magnolia Bakery Twist, Share with Friends and Family Hardcover – April 22, 2025

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The Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts by Bobbie Lloyd is 100 recipes of simple, elegant and beautifully photographed desserts from the premier artisan behind New York's Magnolia Bakery's success.The cookbook is broken down into chapters: Icebox Cakes, Icebox Pies, Cheesecakes, Icebox Bars, Banana Pudding, Puddings, and Base recipes. Each chapter is filled with well written, easy to navigate recipes that can be navigated by both seasons and beginner cooks. In fact, this book was easy to use with a nine-year-old who is just learning how to bake. Every recipe is based off of a base recipe (listed at the back of the book, a drawback that I can't imagine how it could be altered to make it better), that is so, so easily adapted to whatever masterpieces you might come up with of your own. We made a bit of everything just to see how well the recipes worked as written. They were all easily executed and tasty.We made Lemon Curd Icebox Cake, Triple Chocolate Pudding Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, Butter Pecan Cheesecake, Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Pretzel Icebox Bars and Lemon Cream Icebox Bars. I despise anything with bananas so none of those happened, But if you are a fan of Magnolia Bakery's Banana Pudding, the original recipe is there along with an entire chapter of adaptations.Although several recipes, like the cheesecakes, contain cooked components, for the the most part, the recipes require no cooking. In fact, almost any cooked item (perhaps not those roasted strawberries) can be substituted for a store bought version in order to keep the recipe fuss free.While the recipes and picture are wonderful, I think it would be doing the book and the author a disservice not to mention the Introduction where the author spends time discussing tips, tool, and ingredients. This clear, concise, and engaging section not only sets the reader up for success in making these recipes, but in future baking endeavors. This section was created with intention. The reader would do well to not skip it.

If you’re a dessert lover with a soft spot for no-bake treats, The Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts is a dreamy addition to your kitchen bookshelf. Rooted in the nostalgic flavors of the iconic Magnolia Bakery, this collection celebrates the magic of cold-set desserts – from creamery cheesecakes and layered pies to delectable icebox bars and, of course, their legendary banana pudding.This book is not only beautifully photographed but also refreshingly accessible. The step-by-step recipes are clear and easy to follow, whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out. I tried the Banana Pudding Icebox Cake, a deconstructed spin on their famous pudding, and it was a total showstopper. It came together with minimal effort, yet the final presentation looked like something you’d find behind a bakery glass case. Best of all? It tasted just as good as it looked. I served it to friends and family, and everyone was raving about it.Beyond the recipes, this handbook exudes charm and warmth, making it as enjoyable to read as it is to bake from. Whether you’re making something simple for a weeknight treat or a crowd-pleaser for a party, there’s a recipe here that’ll wow without the stress.Verdict: A delightful, approachable dessert book that delivers big flavor with minimal fuss. Highly recommended for anyone who loves sweets but not the heat of the oven.

The Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts by Bobbie Lloyd is a beautiful book with lots of delicious recipes and gorgeous photos. Unfortunately, the book is misnamed. Aside from the icebox cakes at the beginning of the book, all of the recipes require cooking or baking. Some of them, like the baked cheesecakes, I wouldn't even consider "icebox" recipes.I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.

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!

PHENOMENAL cookbook! Simple but lovely layouts, gorgeous photography, useful tips (I especially appreciated the tips on miscellaneous ingredients used in the recipes), and the recipes...OMG. Some of them evoke memories of the farm while growing up, and the others with the elevated and delightful "twists" to what would otherwise be basic recipes--first ones I want to try, though:Blueberry Icebox Cake, Salted Caramel Cream Pie, Chocolate Pretzel Banana Cream Pie, Strawberry Icebox Pie, Lemon Cream Icebox Pie, and ALLLLLL the cheesecakes.

This cookbook has several amazing recipes in it.. I wasn't able to download this to actually try any of them, but I would love to do just that!This book does have a lot of great information and yummy recipes in it!Anyway, I think this is worth getting! So, go get yourself a copy!