Chocolate Oreo Dessert Recipe (Print Version)

Rich chocolate and crunchy Oreo cookies combine in this easy dessert. A delightful treat for any occasion, sure to please family and friends.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian

# Ingredients:

→ Crumbly Oreo Foundation

01 - 24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Velvety Chocolate Dream

03 - 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 1/2 cups cold whole milk
06 - 5.9 oz package instant chocolate pudding mix (large box)
07 - 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)

→ Cloud-Like Whipped Topping

08 - 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, very cold
09 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Oreo Crunch & Drizzle

11 - 8 Oreo cookies, coarsely crushed
12 - 1/4 cup chocolate syrup, for drizzling

# Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine 24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed, with 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the next layers for your Best Chocolate Oreo Recipe.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened, with 1 cup powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This forms the rich, tangy base for the velvety chocolate dream layer of your dessert.
03 - Gradually add 1 1/2 cups cold whole milk and the 5.9 oz package instant chocolate pudding mix to the cream cheese mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the pudding has thickened and is well combined.
04 - Gently fold in 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed, into the chocolate pudding mixture until no streaks remain. Spread this luscious chocolate layer evenly over the chilled Oreo crust. This is a key step for the Best Chocolate Oreo Recipe.
05 - In a separate, very cold bowl, whip 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, very cold, with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip.
06 - Carefully spread the freshly whipped cream over the chocolate pudding layer. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the Best Chocolate Oreo Recipe for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set completely.
07 - Before serving, sprinkle the top with 8 Oreo cookies, coarsely crushed, and drizzle generously with 1/4 cup chocolate syrup. Slice into 10 servings and enjoy this truly delightful Best Chocolate Oreo Recipe.

# Notes:

01 - For the smoothest filling, ensure your full-fat cream cheese is completely softened to room temperature before beating. This prevents lumps and ensures a velvety texture.
02 - Store any leftover Best Chocolate Oreo Recipe tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It often tastes even better the next day!
03 - Feel free to experiment with other instant pudding flavors like white chocolate or even a different type of cookie for the crust, though Oreos are classic.
04 - For clean slices, run your knife under hot water and wipe it clean between each cut. This helps prevent the layers from sticking and smearing.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - 9x13 inch baking dish
02 - large mixing bowls
03 - electric mixer
04 - rubber spatula
05 - measuring cups
06 - measuring spoons

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 562 kcal
Total Fat: 33 g
Total Carbohydrate: 66 g
Protein: 6 g