Description
A quick and indulgent no-bake dessert featuring layers of chocolate sandwich cookies, cream cheese, whipped topping, and chocolate pudding.
Ingredients
- 24–30 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed finely (about 2 1/2–3 cups crumbs)
- 6–8 tablespoons melted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping (thawed) OR 1 1/2 cups heavy cream whipped to soft peaks
- 1 (3.9-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie base: Place cookies in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. Stir in melted butter until the crumbs hold together when pressed.
- Press the crumb mixture into an even layer in a 9×13-inch dish. Chill briefly while you make the filling.
- Make the cream cheese layer: Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping until combined and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled cookie crust.
- Whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until it thickens, then pour it over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping, spreading to cover the pudding completely.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, ideally overnight.
- Slice and serve chilled. Garnish with extra cookie crumbs or shaved chocolate if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free sandwich cookies. Vegan options available with appropriate substitutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American