Oreo Delight Chocolate Cream (Printer-Friendly Version)

No-bake dessert with chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and layers of crushed Oreos; a sweet, creamy crowd favorite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 50 Oreo cookies
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Cream Layer

03 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
04 - 1 cup confectioners' sugar
05 - 16 ounces frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed and divided

→ Pudding Layer

06 - 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix, 4-serving size each
07 - 2 1/2 cups cold 2% milk

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish to facilitate easy dessert removal.
02 - Place Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. Reserve 3/4 cup crumbs for topping.
03 - Combine remaining Oreo crumbs with melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place in the freezer while preparing next layer.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with confectioners' sugar using an electric mixer until smooth. Fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping until just incorporated to preserve a light texture.
05 - Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over the chilled Oreo crust. Gently spread into an even layer, taking care not to disturb the crumb base.
06 - Whisk cold milk and instant pudding mixes together in a clean bowl using an electric mixer for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
07 - Evenly distribute the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer, smoothing with a spatula.
08 - Spread remaining 8 ounces of whipped topping over the pudding layer. Sprinkle reserved crushed Oreos evenly over the top.
09 - Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to allow layers to fully set. Cut into squares for serving.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For best results, ensure cream cheese is fully softened before blending and chill the dessert overnight for ideal flavor and structure.
02 - Avoid overmixing whipped topping to preserve the dessert's airy consistency.
03 - Use a clear baking dish or individual cups to showcase the distinct layers when presenting.