With 20 minutes of prep, you will have this No-Bake Oreo Pudding Dessert in the fridge. An Oreo crust, creamy filling, and a luscious chocolate pudding layer, and is garnished with homemade Cool Whip. It’s a delightful treat for Oreo lovers.
Oreo dessert pudding is a classic treat — and a total crowd-pleaser at that, it will become your new favorite no-bake Oreo dessert too! This recipe makes enough for 12-20 people, everyone returns for seconds. It’s that good!
We love Oreo desserts in this house, you have to try my Copycat Oreo Crumbl Cookies, this simple Oreo fluff or this Oreo Cheesecake Recipe.
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What’s different about my Oreo dessert?
A little healthier, no Cool Whip! I use homemade Cool Whip that is beyond delicious and takes no time at all. You can always go with store-bought instead, but don’t! I promise it’s worth the quick extra step and healthier for you! A heavenly Oreo dessert!
In a chocolate mood and feeling a bit adventurous? You have to try my to-die-for Traditional Tiramisu, also a no bake dessert!
You can also check out my chocolate pudding pie recipe for another super easy no-bake chocolate pie. Give it a try! Or if you are just looking to make your own Oreo crust, check out my recipe for premade Oreo pie crust.
Why You Will Love this Oreo Dessert
- Homemade Cool Whip that’s tastier and fresher than store bought.
- Best prepared the night before, saving you so much time on the day of. The perfect Easter dessert, or great potluck dessert!
- Easily made sugar- and gluten-free for a guilt-free dessert!
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Simple Ingredients for Oreo Pudding Dessert
- Oreo Cookies (regular or double stuff) | You will need one family size pack
- Butter | regular or unsalted, I use regular. I tend to like my baked goods with a bit more salt.
- Heavy Whipping Cream | I used organic, this is in place of Cool Whip
- Cream Cheese | Regular or Neufchatel works fine here, try plant based too!
- Powdered Sugar | Also called confectioners sugar and icing sugar
- Instant Chocolate Pudding | I love Godiva instant pudding, but use different brands, I also love these Organic pudding mixes
- Vanilla Extract | Make your own vanilla extract! Or try this dreamy Rodelle Vanilla Extract.
- Cold Milk | I use whole milk, but other percentages may be used
How to make this No Bake Oreo dessert
Step 1 | Prepare the Oreo Cookie Crust
Prepare the crust by crushing Oreos in a food processor, with mostly fine crumbs, leaving a few big chunks for some texture.
You can also simply put the cookies in a baggie and use a rolling pin to turn into a crumble. Also, reserve some of the crushed cookies to use as a topping.
Fresh Tips
- If desired, reduce the butter to ¼ cup, the crust may not stick together as well, but it will still be delicious!
Combine the crushed Oreos with melted butter, then press the crust into the bottom of your baking dish. Refrigerate for later.
Fresh Tips – Lower Sugar
- *You don’t need much sugar, as this dish is rather sweet. In fact, I’ve drastically reduced the sugar typically found in Oreo desserts! Win-win without compromise!
Step 2 | Make Homemade Cool Whip
Using a wire whisk, or whisk attachment whip the heavy cream, either with a stand or hand mixer, until you see soft peaks begin to form. Turn the mixer to low and incorporate small amounts of powdered sugar* at a time.
Add the vanilla extract and continue whisking until the stiff peaks form. Transfer to the fridge until it is needed during the next step.
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Step 3 | Make the Cream Cheese Layer
In a separate mixing bowl, beat your room temperature cream cheese. Once it becomes light and fluffy, add up to ¼ – ½ cup of powdered sugar and continue beating until it has a smooth, pillowy texture. Gently fold in half of the whipped cream with a rubber spatula until well combined.
Using an offset spatula, spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled Oreo crust, then return it to the refrigerator.
Step 4 | Chocolate Pudding Layer
Now prepare the creamy chocolate pudding. Pour milk and instant pudding into a large bowl and whisk — I like to use my mixer for this step as well.
Once combined, let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken, then spread it over the whipped cream (aka homemade Cool Whip) layer.
Step 5 | Final layer and finishing touches
Finally, spread the remaining homemade Cool Whip on top and sprinkle with leftover cookie crumbs. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
If desired, break up a few more Oreo cookies to spread along with the leftover crumbs, or try adding some white and or dark chocolate shavings to the top as well.
Ta-da! A gorgeous, feed a crowd, make-ahead, no-bake Oreo dessert pudding you and your guests will love!
Gluten-Free Oreo Dessert
Use the new Gluten-Free Oreo Cookies and the rest is history! Everything else is already gluten-free, so dig in if you are gluten free and enjoy this gluten-free dessert!
Variations & Substitutions
- Use other Oreo flavors for more layers of fun in your no bake Oreo dessert. Green mint, birthday cake or seasonal gingerbread would make for a fun festive treat.
- You can customize with extra layers. Add in some fresh strawberries or a drizzle of caramel or hot fudge sauce.
- This recipe can be made in almost any container. Use small cups for a bite-sized dessert that’s easy to grab and snack on. This puts the layers on full view, making a fantastic presentation. Many people also call this Dirt Cups or Dirt Pudding, I’ve got a great version perfect for Easter.
- Use white chocolate pudding, vanilla pudding, butterscotch and others in place of the chocolate pudding. Using chocolate pudding gives it a chocolate cream pie flavor.
Fresh Tips
- This recipe takes 4 hours to set up in the refrigerator before serving, so give yourself plenty of time when making it! It’s best to prepare this the day before.
- Replace the Oreo cookies with the new gluten-free Oreo’s.
- Make the homemade whipped cream within 30-60 minutes before preparing so that it’s nice and fresh. And take care not to over-mix, or else you’ll end up with butter!
Frequently Asked Questions
You can, but I really recommend making homemade whipped cream! It’s absolutely delicious and takes very little time to whip up — no pun intended. Plus no yucky ingredients!
If you go with store bought whipped cream, be sure to use Cool Whip or Whipped topping that comes in a tub and not a spray can.
You need at least 40 cookies, so one family size pack would be perfect. The regular packs don’t have enough, so you would need at least two.
Absolutely! This dish actually stays well for weeks in the freezer, making it great to prepare in advance. Enjoy frozen or may thaw in fridge if desired, though consistency may change.
From my research, yes, Oreo cookies are now and always have been vegan!
Want to make this Oreo dessert dairy free? Use coconut based whipped cream, plant based cream cheese, use a plant based milk to make your pudding and you are all set! Let me know if you try it!
How to Store Oreo Dessert Pudding
Stored in the refrigerator this easy recipe will last up to 5 days, it is the perfect dessert for when you need a make-ahead dessert for your next family event. Though my family has personally dug into this Oreo pudding pie recipe a week after it was made, as long as it’s been well chilled it should stay just fine.
You may also freeze this no-bake Oreo dessert and serve frozen.
Best Drinks to Serve with Oreo Pudding
Because great, easy recipes deserve a fantastic drink along with it! Try my famous Pink Lemonade (cocktail or mocktail), this Blueberry Gin Fizz or go warm with this Starbucks White Hot Chocolate or this Chai tea latte.
Homemade Chai Tea Latte
Using everyday ingredients, save money by creating your own all natural Chai Tea Latte, superior to a fancy coffee shop.
Starbucks White Hot Chocolate Recipe
A quick and easy recipe on how to make a Starbucks White Hot Chocolate recipe at home. Save time and money, by making this fast copycat white hot chocolate recipe in the comfort of your own home.
Blueberry Gin Fizz Cocktail (Empress Gin Cocktail)
Learn how to make this gorgeous Blueberry Gin Cocktail or Empress Gin Cocktail—layered with blueberry syrup, spicy ginger beer, and purple Empress gin. Plus I’ll show you how to do the “float” process.
Best Pink Lemonade Vodka Cocktail Recipe (+ Mocktail)
A simple, 5-minute pink lemonade vodka cocktail! With a few simple ingredients, this fresh and all-natural pink lemonade vodka drink will become a summer favorite! This easy cocktail recipe can be made by the glass or pitcher! Mocktail instructions too!
More Great Pie Recipes
- Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake
- Nantucket Cranberry Pie {Easy Cranberry Dessert Recipe}
- Gluten-Free Apple Pie with Crumb Topping
- Lemon Cream Cheese Pie (Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe with Condensed milk)
- The Best Key Lime Pie | A Traditional Key Lime Pie Recipe
Our favorite No Bake Recipes
- Healthier Fried Ice Cream Cake
- Magnolia Banana Pudding
- Amazing Mile High Mud Pie (Easy Ice Cream Cake)
- Try this easy Oreo Fluff the next time you entertain!
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Ingredients
Oreo Cookie Crust
- 40 cookies Oreo cookies Family size pack; Regular, Double Stuf or Gluten-Free
- ¼ – ½ cup butter unsalted or salted
Homemade Cool Whip (split in recipe)
- 2-3 cups heavy whipping cream (if thicker layers desired, add additional ½-1 cups whipping cream)
- 2-4 tablespoons powdered sugar to taste, I used 2 ½
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese regular or Neufchâtel, softened
- ¼-½ cup powdered sugar I used ¼ cup
Chocolate Pudding Layer
- 2 3.9 ounce instant chocolate pudding I used Godiva 3.7 ounce
- 3¼ cups milk Cold, any % should work
Instructions
Make Homemade Cool Whip
- If you are using store bought Cool Whip, you may skip this step, (make sure it's thawed)! Check out my homemade Cool Whip post! In the bowl of a stand mixer, pour in heavy whipping cream and attach whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- With the mixer on low, add in the powdered sugar a little at a time, this is a pretty sweet dessert, you don’t need the whipping cream to be super sweet.
- Add the vanilla extract and whip on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Watch it though, it can go from whipped cream to butter in no time. Store in the fridge until ready to use, but try and use within the first 30-60 minutes of whipping.
Oreo Cookie Crust
- Crush the Oreos into medium crumbs, not too fine. You want some chunks. Crush in food processor, pulsing until desired consistency or place in gallon freezer baggie and use rolling pin to crush.
- Reserve ¼ – ⅓ cup Oreo crumbs for topping.
- Place the balance of crushed Oreos in a medium bowl, stir in cooled melted butter until combined. Press Oreo crumb mixture into the bottom of a 13×9 inch baking dish. Refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Cream Cheese Layer
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, light and fluffy. Add ¼ – ½ cup of powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Fold in half of the homemade cool whip mixture and spread evenly over the Oreo crust. Refrigerate while making the pudding layer.
Pudding Layer
- In a large mixing bowl, with a hand or stand mixer (I like it with the whisk attachment) mix the pudding and cold milk for 2-3 minutes. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then spread pudding over the cream cheese layer.
Final Layer
- Top with the rest of the homemade cool whip and top with reserved crushed Oreos, I like to add a few extra larger chunks of Oreo's as well.
- Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight to set.
Notes
Storage
Stored in the refrigerator this easy recipe will last up to 5 days, it is the perfect dessert for times when you need a make ahead dessert for your next family event. Though my family has personally dug into this a week after it was made, as long as it’s been well chilled it should stay just fine. May also be frozen and enjoyed frozen!Gluten-Free Oreo Dessert | Use the new Gluten-Free Oreo Cookies and the rest is history!
I really recommend making homemade whipped cream! It’s absolutely delicious and takes very little time to whip up — no pun intended. Plus no yucky ingredients! If you go with store-bought whipped cream, be sure to use Cool Whip or Whipped topping that comes in a tub and not a spray can, thawed. You need at least 40 cookies, so one family size pack would be perfect. The regular packs don’t have enough so that you would need at least two.Variations & Substitutions
- Use other Oreo flavors for more layers of fun! Green mint or seasonal gingerbread would make for a fun festive treat.
- You can customize with extra layers. Add in some fresh strawberries or a drizzle of caramel.
- This recipe can be made in almost any container. Use small cups for a bite-sized dessert that’s easy to grab and snack on. This puts the layers on full view, making a fantastic presentation. Many people also call this Dirt Cups or Dirt Pudding, I’ve got a great version of this perfect for Easter.
- Use White chocolate pudding, Vanilla Pudding, butterscotch and others in place of the chocolate pudding. Using chocolate pudding gives it a chocolate cream pie flavor.
Nutrition
Suzanne Core
Made this for my 4th of July birthday! Used real whipped cream. It was delicious!!!
So glad you loved it Suzanne!! It’s so much better with real whipped cream!
Gina
The second I saw Oreo and No Bake I was all in! This was not only so easy to make but incredibly delicious! My kind of dessert!
Yay!!!
Dina and Bruce
Saving,making, yum!
Yessss!!
Sara Welch
Enjoyed this for dessert tonight and it did not disappoint! Easy, cool and delicious; definitely, a new favorite recipe!
So glad you all liked it!
Bobby
This dessert is so good! The homemade cool whip really is incredible and takes it up to the next level. Thank you!
Thanks!! I agree!
Shashi at Savory Spin
This is such a winner of a dessert recipe – I simply love that there’s less sugar than a traditional oreo treat! Hard to not get seconds with this one.
Yessss!
Erin
Simply OBSESSED with this Oreo Dessert Pudding. I love that we make our own whipped cream for it and simply layer that with all the other ingredients together. My family adored this, and I can’t wait to make it again!
Thank you so much, so glad you all loved it!
Julie
I couldn’t wait to give this a try. The only issue is I didn’t have enough leftovers! It was so good. I just loved how cold and creamy this dessert is. This will be a regular on my table.
Love hearing that Julie!
Heather Johnson
really tasty – i love this and wanted to make one more from scratch than just all packaged – really yum!
Thanks Heather, so glad you loved it!
Andrea
Oreo lover here! I love this recipe so much. I love combing cream cheese with oreos, it pairs so well. Not to mention this recipe is so easy!
They do pair so very well don’t they!
MJ
My husband and kids LOVE Oreo desserts, and this one was a hit! I’ll have to try your suggestion for adding gingerbread flavoring around the holidays. Yum!
Yippee! Love it!
Carrie Robinson
I am loving every layer of this! Such a perfect dessert. 🙂
Thank you Carrie, it’s an adventure in every bite for sure!
Anjali
This classic dessert totally brings me back to my childhood!! Made it for my kids today and they absolutely loved it!
Wow, your kids must have been thrilled!
Min
The whole family loved this! And I may have eaten more than my fair share! If I could give this 6 stars I would!!
Aw, thank you so much Min! That means so much, pretty sure my family would agree!
Michaela Kenkel
We had this last weekend for family dinner as our dessert and I wish I could give it 100 stars!! SO GOOD!!
You are so sweet, but then again so is this dessert! 🙂
Susannah
This was absolutely heavenly! I highly recommend making this as often as possible. Will be my go-to “friends are coming over” dessert from now on.
Such a great “friends are coming over” dessert!!
Nikki
The perfect combination. Oreo and creamy chocolate! Our favorite dessert!
Thank you so much!