Description
A festive no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy filling and crunchy Oreo cookies, garnished with peppermint and sprinkles for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (15.35 oz) Oreo cookies (regular or holiday-themed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or mini M&Ms (for garnish)
- Red and green sprinkles (optional)
- Extra whole Oreos for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Oreo Crust: Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Mix with melted butter and press into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Make the Pudding Layer: Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk and let sit for 2 minutes to thicken. Spread on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Top with Marshmallows (Optional): Sprinkle mini marshmallows on top for added fluffiness.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set.
- Garnish and Serve: Add crushed peppermint, festive sprinkles, and whole Oreos as a topping before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using low-fat substitutes for cream cheese and whipped cream. Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free Oreos.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg