Description
An incredibly decadent, no-bake layered dessert featuring a crushed Oreo crust, a creamy cream cheese filling, rich chocolate pudding, and a fluffy whipped topping, garnished with chocolate shavings. It’s a true crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Oreo cookies (about 1 package), finely crushed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed and divided
- 2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- Remaining 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed Oreo cookies with the melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are thoroughly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and 1/4 cup milk, beating until smooth.
- Gently fold in half (about 4 ounces) of the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. Spread this layer evenly over the chilled Oreo crust. Return to the refrigerator.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mixes and 3 cups cold milk for 2-3 minutes, or until thickened.
- Carefully spoon and spread the thickened chocolate pudding over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the pudding to set further.
- Gently spread the remaining whipped topping over the chocolate pudding layer.
- Sprinkle the chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips over the top for garnish.
- Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally, overnight, before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature (except milk for pudding) for a smoother cream cheese layer.
- Don’t rush the chilling time between layers; it helps them set beautifully.
- For variations, try different crushed cookies for the crust (e.g., graham crackers, Nilla wafers) or different pudding flavors (e.g., vanilla, white chocolate).
- A drizzle of caramel or hot fudge sauce before serving can take this dessert to another level!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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