Description
This Layered Lush Dessert is a no-bake crowd-pleaser with a buttery cookie crust, smooth cream cheese layer, creamy pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. It’s easy to make, perfect for gatherings, and chills beautifully for a cool, satisfying treat.
Ingredients
- 36 Oreo cookies, crushed into crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 16 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), divided
- 3 cups cold milk
- 2 boxes (3 oz each) vanilla instant pudding mix
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
- Combine crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9×13-inch pan to form the crust.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping and spread over crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until thick. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with remaining whipped topping. Add food coloring to any layer if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours, or overnight, to set.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use different pudding flavors like chocolate or pistachio.
- Try alternate crusts like graham crackers or gluten-free cookies.
- Top with nuts, chocolate chips, or sprinkles for extra flair.
- Serve in individual cups for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
