Ultimate No-Bake Oreo Dessert: A Creamy Chocolate Dream

QUICK OREO DESSERT THAT’S RIDICULOUSLY EASY AND INSANELY DELICIOUS

KEY INFO

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 3-4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 generous slices
Difficulty: Super Easy
Dietary: Vegetarian

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• 9×13-inch baking pan
• Electric mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups
• Rolling pin or food processor

INGREDIENTS

Oreo Crust

• 36 Oreo cookies
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free sandwich cookies

Cream Cheese Layer

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 8 oz whipped topping

Chocolate Pudding Layer

• 2 (3.9 oz) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3½ cups cold milk

Topping

• Remaining whipped topping
• Crushed Oreo cookies

METHOD

1. Crush the Cookies
   • Pulse Oreos in food processor until fine crumbs form
   • Pro Tip: Leave some chunks for texture!
2. Create the Crust
   • Mix crushed Oreos with melted butter
   • Press firmly into 9×13-inch pan
   • Refrigerate for 10 minutes
3. Cream Cheese Magic
   • Beat cream cheese until smooth
   • Gradually add powdered sugar
   • Fold in half the whipped topping
   • Spread evenly over crust
4. Pudding Power
   • Whisk pudding mix with cold milk
   • Let sit for 3-5 minutes until thick
   • Spread carefully over cream cheese layer
5. Final Touch
   • Top with remaining whipped topping
   • Sprinkle with reserved Oreo crumbs
   • Chill for minimum 3 hours

CRUCIAL TIPS

Chilling is Non-Negotiable:
– Minimum 3 hours for perfect set
– Overnight is even better

Texture Matters:
– Don’t over-crush Oreos
– Some cookie chunks create amazing texture

STORAGE & VARIATIONS

Refrigerate: Up to 4 days in airtight container
Variations:
– Swap chocolate pudding for vanilla
– Add caramel drizzle
– Mix in chopped nuts or candy pieces

COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID

• Using warm ingredients
• Not chilling long enough
• Overmixing layers

NUTRITION NOTE

High in indulgence, low in restraint! 🍪🍫

Warning: This dessert is dangerously addictive. Proceed with caution and stretchy pants.