8 vanilla wafer dessert recipes

Light chocolate layer cake filled with whipped citrus cream and mandarin orange segments. Made with egg substitute and skim milk, this stunning low-fat dessert tastes far more indulgent than it is.

Chocolate turtle cheesecake: vanilla wafer crust topped with melted caramel, toasted pecans, and chocolate cheesecake filling. A layered showstopper dessert for serious occasions.

Cranberry swirl cheesecake on a vanilla wafer crust with sour cream topping and fresh cranberry orange compote. A stunning make-ahead holiday dessert.

Frango mint chocolate pie with a rich butter-chocolate-egg filling, peppermint extract, and a vanilla wafer crust. A no-bake Chicago-style mint chocolate dessert.

Frozen white chocolate mousse cake with a vanilla wafer crust, Grand Marnier whipped cream, chopped pistachios, and fresh raspberry sauce. An elegant make-ahead dessert.

Hippo's heaven is a no-bake icebox dessert with a vanilla wafer crust, buttercream filling, and pineapple-pecan whipped cream layer. Chill overnight, slice cold, serve to a crowd.

Strawberry icebox cake layered with vanilla wafer crumbs, whipped cream, and Jello-marshmallow filling. A vintage no-bake dessert that sets up in the fridge with zero oven time.

Golden Apple custard pie with thinly sliced apples in a silky vanilla-cream custard, baked in a water bath until just set. Bistro-style French dessert with a golden top and fragrant nutmeg.