Best Oreo Dessert Pudding (No Cool Whip)

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My Oreo dessert pudding recipe features one delicious, indulgent layer after the next. A buttery Oreo cookie crust, a pillowy whipped cream and cream cheese layer, and rich, thick chocolate pudding all come together for an absolutely heavenly dessert! The best part, this is a No Bake Oreo Pudding Pie and there’s no Cool Whip! One of our favorite desserts.

Oreo dessert pudding is a classic treat — and a total crowd pleaser at that, it will become your new favorite dessert too! Though this recipe makes enough for 12-20 people, everyone comes back for seconds. It’s that good!

We love Oreo desserts in this house, you have to try my Copycat Oreo Crumbl Cookies or Easy Peppermint Chocolate Ice Cream Cake or this Oreo Cheesecake Recipe.

What’s different about my Oreo dessert? 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 that it’s worth the quick extra step and is healthier for you!

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 Pudding!

• 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!

Instructions

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.

Combine the crushed Oreos with melted butter, then press the crust into the bottom of your baking dish. Refrigerate for later.

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.

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 Oreo pudding pie recipe! 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 times 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.

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)

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I hope you loved this Oreo dessert pudding, making it a little healthier and more unique than other Oreo desserts by making your own Cool Whip and by reducing sugar! Be sure to leave a comment below the recipe.

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