Description
Creamy Oreo cookie pudding cups blend classic chocolate cookies with silky smooth pudding for an irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each spoonful of this simple yet indulgent treat that promises pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 Oreo cookies
- 1 box (3.9 ounces / 110 grams) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cold milk
Dairy Components:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- Extra Oreo cookies for garnish
- Optional toppings: mini Oreos, chocolate shavings, or crushed Oreos
Instructions
- Transform crisp Oreo cookies into fine, sandy crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- Create a luscious chocolate pudding by vigorously whisking the pudding mix with cold milk until the mixture thickens and achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Craft a velvety cream cheese foundation by beating softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until perfectly blended, then gently incorporate whipped topping for an airy texture.
- Construct delectable layers in clear serving glasses by first sprinkling a generous base of Oreo crumbs to provide a crunchy foundation.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the cookie crumbs, ensuring an even and luxurious layer that covers the entire surface.
- Pour the rich chocolate pudding atop the cream cheese layer, creating a decadent contrast of textures and flavors.
- Repeat the layering process with additional Oreo crumbs, cream cheese mixture, and chocolate pudding if the serving vessel allows, creating a visually appealing dessert.
- Crown each pudding cup with a generous swirl of whipped topping, then artfully garnish with additional crushed Oreos or place a whole mini Oreo as a playful finishing touch.
- Refrigerate the assembled desserts for a minimum of one hour, allowing the flavors to meld and the layers to set, resulting in a perfectly chilled and indulgent treat.
Notes
- Crush Oreos thoroughly to create a fine, even texture that blends seamlessly with the creamy layers.
- Use a food processor for more consistent crumbs, which will provide a better base and texture for the pudding cups.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature to prevent lumps and create a smooth, silky mixture.
- Experiment with different Oreo flavors like mint, peanut butter, or birthday cake to add unique twists to the dessert.
- For a lighter version, substitute full-fat cream cheese with low-fat or Greek yogurt and use sugar-free pudding mix.
- Make these pudding cups ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, keeping the layers separate until serving.
- Create individual servings in clear glasses to showcase the beautiful layered presentation and tempt dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg