No-Bake Oreo Delight

Ingredients

• 36 Oreo cookies (divided (about 1 standard package); some for crust, some for pudding layer, and some for topping)
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
• 0.5 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 16 oz whipped cream (divided; half for cheesecake layer, half for topping (can use Cool Whip or homemade))
• 3.9 oz instant chocolate pudding mix (one standard box)
• 2 cup cold milk (for pudding)

Steps

1. 1

   Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until they reach a fine crumb consistency.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs with melted butter and mix until the texture resembles wet sand.

3. 3

   Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan to form an even crust. (Note: The transcript mentions baking, but this is typically a no-bake recipe where the crust is simply chilled).

4. 4

   Make the chocolate ganache by combining chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

5. 5

   Spread the chocolate ganache evenly over the Oreo crust and place the pan in the refrigerator to chill.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

7. 7

   Gently fold in half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.

8. 8

   Spread the cheesecake mixture over the cooled ganache layer.

9. 9

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until it begins to thicken and reach a soft-set consistency.

10. 10

    Crush additional Oreo cookies into chunks and fold them into the chocolate pudding.

11. 11

    Spread the Oreo-stuffed pudding layer over the cheesecake layer.

12. 12

    Spread the remaining whipped cream over the top of the pudding layer.

13. 13

    Finish by sprinkling more crushed Oreo cookies over the top for garnish.

14. 14

    Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or until set) before serving.

Notes

The creator mentions you can substitute the homemade cream cheese layer with a store-bought no-bake cheesecake filling for a shortcut. While the transcript mentions baking the crust, this is traditionally a no-bake dessert; chilling the crust for 20 minutes is a standard alternative.

Nutrition per serving

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• no-bake
• oreo
• chocolate
• cheesecake
• pudding
• layered dessert
• easy dessert