Oreo Layered Dessert Recipe: No Bake Easy Oreo Delight

Oreo Layered Dessert: Oreo Delight with Chocolate Pudding

This no bake Oreo layered dessert is the one I bring when I want a dessert that disappears fast. It is a cool, creamy, and refreshing four layer treat, and it needs no oven at all.

Crushed Oreo cookies form the base, then come a cream cheese layer, a chocolate pudding layer, and a whipped topping finish with more cookie crumbs scattered on top.

I think of it as a potluck dessert for every season. It fits a summer cookout, a holiday table, and a plain Tuesday when someone in the house asks for something sweet.

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Prep takes about 25 minutes, and one pan serves 12 people, which is why it shows up so often at our family gatherings. The pan travels well too, which is why it is my default when I am asked to bring something.

You will need a food processor, a 9×13 inch baking dish, a hand or stand mixer, and a couple of mixing bowls. That is the whole equipment list.

Oreo Delight Dessert Ingredients

Every ingredient here is easy to find at a regular grocery store. Here is what you need for one 9×13 inch pan.

• 50 Oreo cookies
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 16 ounces Cool Whip, which is two 8 ounce tubs
• 6.8 ounces instant chocolate pudding, which is two 3.4 ounce packages
• 2 1/2 cups 2% milk

A couple of notes from my own kitchen. Let the cream cheese sit on the counter until it is truly soft, because cold cream cheese stays lumpy no matter how long you beat it. Keep one tub of Cool Whip for the cream cheese layer and save the second tub for the top of the dessert.

Here is how the nutrition breaks down per serving, using the source values.

Substitutions And Additions

You can swap a few things without wrecking the dessert. Here is what works.

• Confectioners’ sugar. It is also called powdered sugar or icing sugar. If you run out, 2 cups of granulated white sugar will work in a pinch.
• Cool Whip. If you do not have it, whip cold heavy cream until firm peaks form and use that instead.
• Milk. 2% milk is what the recipe calls for and what I keep on hand, but any other kind of milk works here.

Pro tip: Substitutions change the texture a little. Whipped cream is lighter and softer than Cool Whip, so a topping made with cream may not hold its shape quite as firmly.

The cookie layer is the most flexible part of the dessert, and it is also the layer that gives the dessert its name, so I keep the Oreos as the star. If you like extra chocolate, a drizzle of chocolate sauce over the top works nicely with the pudding layer underneath.

How To Make Oreo Delight With Chocolate Pudding

Read through the steps once before you start. The whole dessert comes together in four layers, and each one takes only a few minutes.

If you can, plan ahead. I think this dessert is at its best when it is made a day ahead, because the layers set and it cuts into neat slices. Even a few hours in the fridge makes a real difference to how cleanly it slices.

1. Prepare the pan. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. Crush the Oreos. Use a food processor to crush the Oreos until they are fine crumbs. Remove 3/4 cup of the crushed Oreos and set them aside for the topping.
3. Mix the crust. Combine the remaining crushed Oreos with the melted butter.
4. Press and chill. Press the Oreo and butter mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish. Pop the dish into the freezer for a few minutes while you prepare the next layer.
5. Start the cream cheese layer. Beat together the cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
6. Beat in one tub of Cool Whip. Beat in 1 tub of Cool Whip for about 30 seconds, and do not overbeat.
7. Layer it over the crust. Carefully layer the cream cheese mixture over the Oreo crust. Drop it evenly over the top so it is easier to spread, then spread gently. If you work it too much, you will start to pull up the Oreo base.
8. Make the pudding. In a separate bowl, beat together the milk and the dry pudding packets for about 2 minutes.
9. Spread the pudding. Spread the pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
10. Finish the top. Spread the remaining tub of Cool Whip over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining Oreo crumbs.

Pro tip: Dollop the cream cheese mixture in a few places instead of dropping it all in one spot. Smaller mounds spread more gently and keep the cookie base where it belongs.

Pro tip: Thirty seconds is plenty for the Cool Whip. Overbeating thins it out, and a thin cream cheese layer has a harder time holding the pudding above it.

No food processor? You have another option. Place the Oreos in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin or a meat mallet until you have fine crumbs. It takes a little longer, but the result is the same.

Once the top layer is on, cover the dish and refrigerate it. The dessert can be served right away, but I always give it a few hours so the layers settle and the flavors come together.

If you make it the night before, it will be even better the next day. Total hands on time is about 25 minutes, and the finished dish serves 12.

How To Serve

This fluffy dessert works any time of year and any time of day. I cut it into squares straight from the fridge, and it holds its shape on the plate. Because it contains cream cheese and whipped topping, keep it chilled until you are ready to serve, and slide the pan back into the fridge between rounds at a party.

Here are the pairings I like best with a slice.

• A warm mug of homemade hot chocolate for chocolate lovers
• An Oreo milkshake if you want to go all in on cookies and cream
• A cold glass of iced tea to balance the sweetness

If this dessert becomes a favorite in your house, there are more Oreo ideas worth trying, including a no bake Oreo pie and deep fried Oreos. A collection of Cool Whip desserts is also a good place to browse when you want more easy, no bake options for the week ahead.

Oreo Milkshake

A thick Oreo milkshake is my favorite drink to serve next to a slice.

The cold, creamy texture matches the dessert, and it keeps the cookie theme going for anyone at the table who cannot get enough chocolate.

Oreo Fudge

Oreo fudge is a chocolatey treat that is always a hit on a dessert table, and it is another one that travels well to a gathering. If you would rather serve something bright and fruity, a pineapple dream dessert is a refreshing alternative, especially for a summer barbecue.

How To Store An Oreo Delight With Chocolate Pudding

This dessert has to stay cold because it contains cream cheese and whipped topping. Here is how I store it.

• Refrigerator: keep it in an airtight container for up to five days.
• Freezer: freeze it for up to three months. Freeze portion sizes in small airtight containers so you can thaw only what you need.
• Thawing: thaw it in the refrigerator rather than on the counter.

A tight seal matters most in the freezer, since the whipped topping can pick up other flavors from the freezer over time. For the fridge, press a piece of plastic wrap or a lid right onto the surface if you have room, and the top layer will stay neat for the next few days.

If you are taking it to a gathering, set the dish in a cooler with ice for the drive and put it back in the fridge as soon as you arrive.

You Will Love This Heavenly Oreo Dessert

I keep coming back to this one because it hits every note our family loves. It is cool, creamy, and refreshing, with a creamy center and a soft cookie base, and it has become a go to dessert for potlucks all year round.

It also cuts cleanly after chilling, which matters when you are feeding a crowd and want tidy squares instead of a messy scoop. Make it the day before, keep it cold, and you will have a dessert that looks like you fussed when you really did not.

I think the reason it works so well is the balance. The Oreo base is soft but sturdy, the cream cheese layer is tangy and light, the pudding brings the chocolate, and the whipped topping and crumbs on top keep everything from feeling heavy.

If you try it, I would love to know which layer is your favorite. Serve it at your next gathering, and enjoy the quiet moment when the pan comes back empty.

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Oreo Layered Dessert: Oreo Delight with Chocolate Pudding This no bake Oreo layered dessert is the one I bring when I want a dessert that disappears fast. It is a cool, creamy, and refreshing four layer treat, and it needs no oven at all.

• Total Time: 25 min
• Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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Ingredients
50 Oreo cookies
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
16 ounces Cool Whip, two 8-ounce tubs
6.8 ounces instant chocolate pudding, two 3.4-ounce packages
2 1/2 cups 2% milk

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Instructions

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1-Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick: Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
2-Use a food processor to crush the: Use a food processor to crush the Oreos until they are fine crumbs. Remove ¾ cup crushed Oreos and set these aside for toppings.
3-Combine the remaining crushed Oreos with melted: Combine the remaining crushed Oreos with melted butter.
4-Press the Oreo and butter mixture into: Press the Oreo and butter mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish. Pop this into the freezer for a few minutes while you prepare your next layer.
5-Beat together the cream cheese and confectioners’: Beat together the cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
6-Beat in 1 tub of Cool Whip: Beat in 1 tub of Cool Whip (about 30 seconds – don’t overbeat) into the cream cheese mixture.
7-Carefully layer the cream cheese mixture over: Carefully layer the cream cheese mixture over the Oreo crust. Drop the cream cheese mixture evenly over top of the crust so that it’s easier to spread out evenly. You don’t want to spread this out too much, or you’ll start to pull up the Oreo base.
8-In a separate bowl, beat together milk: In a separate bowl, beat together milk and dry pudding packets. Beat for about 2 minutes.
9-Spread the pudding evenly over the cream: Spread the pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
10-Spread the remaining tub of Cool Whip: Spread the remaining tub of Cool Whip over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining Oreo crumbs.

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• Prep Time: 25 min
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Nutrition

• Calories: 575
• Sugar: 53g
• Sodium: 534mg
• Fat: 30g
• Saturated Fat: 17g
• Carbohydrates: 72g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 7g
• Cholesterol: 44mg