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Famous Chocolate Refrigerator Roll
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Update 5/22/2023 - Hey everyone! I have some unfortunate news to share regarding the recipe I posted on my blog back in 2021. It turns out that the company Nabisco has discontinued their "Famous Chocolate Wafers" that are required for the recipe. I know many of you were excited to try it out, or regularly come back to use this recipe, so I've been searching for alternative ingredients that are available here in the USA. Please look for a new section below on all the ingredient alternatives for the Famous Chocolate Wafers.
This Famous Chocolate Refrigerator Roll Recipe had only 2 required ingredients (Famous Chocolate Wafers and whipped topping) and 2 optional ingredients, for toppings (rainbow sprinkles and maraschino cherries). Try this easy-to-prepare recipe for your next dessert!
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Famous Chocolate Refrigerator Roll Recipe
Hi Everyone, are you ready for an easy, quite retro, no-bake, dessert recipe?
Look no further than this Refrigerator Roll Recipe!
Firstly, there are only 2 required ingredients (Famous Chocolate Wafers and whipped topping), and secondly, 2 optional ingredients, for toppings (rainbow sprinkles and maraschino cherries).
Because we believe in easy, versatile recipes, we want to present this lovely version of an "icebox-style" cake.
I love this recipe because it's so low-stress, it's easy to make with kids helping.
Alternative Ingredients to Discontinued Famous Chocolate Wafers
We are so sad to learn that Famous Chocolate Wafers were discontinued in February 2023)! After doing research, I added this section to address this issue and offer some ingredient alternatives. If anyone tries any of these options, let us know how it works out in the comments.
Here are a few options you can use instead (I also added this information to the Notes section of the printable recipe card at the end of the post):
- Chocolate Wafer Cookies: Look for other brands of chocolate wafer cookies that are easily found in the USA. Although they won't be exactly the same as the "Famous Chocolate Wafers," they should still work well in the recipe. Some popular brands to consider are Nabisco's Oreo Thin Crisps, Anna's Swedish Thins, or Back to Nature's Fudge Mint Cookies.
- Chocolate Graham Crackers: Another option is to substitute chocolate graham crackers for the chocolate wafers. They have a similar texture and flavor profile, and you can either crush them or use them whole in the recipe. Keebler and Honey Maid are a couple of well-known brands that offer chocolate graham crackers.
- Homemade Chocolate Wafers: If you're feeling adventurous, you can even try making your own chocolate wafers from scratch. There are plenty of recipes available online that guide you through the process step-by-step. Homemade wafers allow for customization and give you control over the ingredients used.
Remember to adjust the quantities as needed and ensure that the alternative ingredients you choose have a similar texture and taste to the original "Famous Chocolate Wafers." I hope these alternatives help, and I apologize for any inconvenience caused by the discontinuation of the wafers. Happy baking!
Questions and Answers
What are other names for Famous Chocolate Refrigerator Roll?
- famous chocolate wafer refrigerator roll or nabisco famous chocolate wafer refrigerator roll
- zebra cake or zebra roll - it gets this name from the vertical lines seen when you slice through the cake, made by the wafers.
- icebox cake - this is a more general term used to describe a no-bake, cake that uses cookies or wafers, is assembled with whipped topping or a cream or a pudding ingredients and refrigerated to chill. The cookies/wafers, become soft and cake-like during this process.
- nabisco chocolate wafer log cake - the brand/company Nabisco makes/manufactured the Famous Chocolate Wafers.
- chocolate wafer cake roll
- chocolate wafer cake
- chocolate wafer dessert
- chocolate wafer dessert with whipped cream
- freezer cake recipe
Ingredients
We also link (affiliate links) to the ingredients in the recipe card at the end of the post, if you want to do your ingredient shopping online.
Here are the ingredients for this recipe:
- 9 ounces (255 grams) (1 package) Famous Chocolate Wafers
- 8 ounces (1 container, about 2 cups) Whipped topping, like Cool Whip
- rainbow sprinkles, for topping, optional
- maraschino cherries, for topping, optional
Kitchen Tools
There are not many kitchen tools required for this recipe! We also link (affiliate links) to the tools in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Here's a list of tools:
- offset spatula
- baking spatula
- oval or rectangular plate for serving
- pie serving spatula
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Recipe Attribution
This recipe is very similar to the recipe on the Famous Chocolate Wafer package, "Famous Chocolate Refrigerator Roll" but not exactly the same, it's my version of it.
My dad told me that this is exactly the kind of recipe (icebox cake) that my grandmother, his mom, would make back in the 1950s and '60s, so it's very special to me that I'm drawn to this simple, family-friendly kind of recipe. It just makes everything come full-circle. I love a good retro recipe!
Recipe Notes
- For Decorating: Add the sprinkles, amount to taste, and top with maraschino cherries to the top.
- For Serving: Slice perpendicular to the wafers to get striped or "zebra-like" slices. Makes 14 servings.
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Famous Chocolate Refrigerator Roll
Yield:
14 servings
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
1 minute
Chilling Time:
4 hours
Total Time:
4 hours 31 minutes
This Famous Chocolate Refrigerator Roll Recipe had only 2 required ingredients (Famous Chocolate Wafers and whipped topping) and 2 optional ingredients, for toppings (rainbow sprinkles and maraschino cherries). Try this easy-to-prepare recipe for your next dessert!
Ingredients
- 9 ounces (255 grams) (1 package) Famous Chocolate Wafers, plus more if you want extra for topping
- 8 ounces (1 container, about 2 cups) Whipped topping, like Cool Whip
- rainbow sprinkles, for topping, optional
- maraschino cherries, for topping, optional
Instructions
- Using an offset spatula, sandwich 5-6 chocolate wafers to each other in an even amount. Stand the layered, wafer sandwich on its side. Repeat with wafer sandwiches as long as you want it or until you run out of wafers. Use the remaining amount of whipped topping on the sides, top, and ends of the roll. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- When the roll is done chilling in the fridge, optionally, you can decorate it with your favorite sprinkles and maraschino cherries. Slice and serve, enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is very similar to the recipe on the Famous Chocolate Wafer package, “Famous Chocolate Refrigerator Roll” but not exactly the same, it’s my version of
- For Decorating: Add the sprinkles, amount to taste, and top with maraschino cherries to the top.
- For Serving: Slice perpendicular to the wafers to get striped or "zebra-like" slices. Makes 14 servings.
- We are so sad to learn that Famous Chocolate Wafers were discontinued earlier this year (February 2023)! After doing research, I added this section to address this issue and offer some ingredient alternatives. If anyone tries any of these options, let us know how it works out in the comments. Here are a few options you can use instead (I also added this information to the Notes section of the printable recipe card at the end of the post):
- Chocolate Wafer Cookies: Look for other brands of chocolate wafer cookies that are easily found in the USA. Although they won't be exactly the same as the "Famous Chocolate Wafers," they should still work well in the recipe. Some popular brands to consider are Nabisco's Oreo Thin Crisps, Anna's Swedish Thins, or Back to Nature's Fudge Mint Cookies.
- Chocolate Graham Crackers: Another option is to substitute chocolate graham crackers for the chocolate wafers. They have a similar texture and flavor profile, and you can either crush them or use them whole in the recipe. Keebler and Honey Maid are a couple of well-known brands that offer chocolate graham crackers.
- Homemade Chocolate Wafers: If you're feeling adventurous, you can even try making your own chocolate wafers from scratch. There are plenty of recipes available online that guide you through the process step-by-step. Homemade wafers allow for customization and give you control over the ingredients used.
**Remember to adjust the quantities as needed and ensure that the alternative ingredients you choose have a similar texture and taste to the original "Famous Chocolate Wafers." I hope these alternatives help, and I apologize for any inconvenience caused by the discontinuation of the wafers. Happy baking!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 14 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 12Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 12mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 0g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best. If you make this recipe and love it, remember to stop back and give it a 5-star rating – it helps others find the recipe!
- This recipe was photographed on 11/7/2021 and it was first published on 11/29/2021
- Updated & republished on 5/22/2023
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Sara is an architectural designer turned work-at-home Mom. She lives in New Jersey by way of New England and New York, with her husband and 3 kids under 8. She loves design, being creative, and spending time with family and friends. She loves checking out local businesses and eats and being apart of the local farm to table community.
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Sara Maniez says
If you make this Famous Chocolate Refrigerator Roll recipe and liked it, please give it a rating on the recipe card above and let us know right here in the comments! If you served it for a special occasion, tell us about it!
Miriam says
Now that Nabisco has discontinued Famous Chocolate Wafers, we need a new recipe 🙁
Sara Maniez says
Thanks for the heads up, I haven't heard about this, what a bummer! I'll do some research on this! Let me know if anyone has any suggestions!