Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Crust
- In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Mix until well combined and moist.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to compact it firmly. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the next layers.
Make the Cream Cheese Layer
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup cold milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gently fold in 8 oz of thawed whipped topping until no streaks remain. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled Oreo crust. Return the dish to the refrigerator.
Prepare the Chocolate Pudding Layer
- In another large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate fudge pudding mixes and 3 cups of cold milk. Whisk continuously for about 2-3 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
- Carefully spread the thickened chocolate pudding over the cream cheese layer in the baking dish.
Assemble and Chill
- Cover the dish loosely with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set completely.
Finish and Serve
- Before serving, spread the remaining 8 oz of thawed whipped topping over the set pudding layer.
- If desired, sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and additional crushed Oreo cookies for garnish. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
For best results, allow the dessert to chill overnight. This ensures all layers are perfectly set and easy to slice.
Store any leftover dessert tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Make sure your cream cheese is truly softened to avoid lumps in the cream cheese layer.
Store any leftover dessert tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Make sure your cream cheese is truly softened to avoid lumps in the cream cheese layer.
