Description
Cookies and Cream Lush is the ultimate no-bake dessert layered with an Oreo crust, cream cheese, cookies and cream pudding, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping. It’s creamy, chocolatey, and perfect for parties, holidays, and potlucks. Quick to prep, easy to make, and always a hit with a crowd!
Ingredients
30 Oreo cookies (or any brand of chocolate sandwich cookies)
6 tablespoons melted salted butter
12 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 oz Cool Whip, divided
4.2 oz box Cookies and Cream instant pudding mix
3.9 oz box Chocolate instant pudding mix (instant only)
3 cups cold milk, divided
1/2 to 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Oreo crust: Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin. Mix with the melted butter until fully combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form an even crust.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Fold in 8 oz of Cool Whip until well combined. Gently spread this mixture over the Oreo crust.
- Mix the cookies and cream pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk the Cookies and Cream pudding mix with 1 1/2 cups of cold milk. Let it sit for about 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Spread evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Mix the chocolate pudding: In another bowl, whisk the chocolate pudding mix with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cold milk. Let it thicken for a couple of minutes, then spread over the cookies and cream layer.
- Top it off: Spread the remaining 8 oz of Cool Whip over the top layer. Add optional toppings like crushed Oreos, mini chocolate chips, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow all the layers to set properly.
Notes
Use whole or 2% milk for best pudding texture.
Chill longer for cleaner slices.
For best results, make a day ahead and keep refrigerated until serving.
Optional toppings: crushed Oreos, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, or shaved chocolate.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: Chilling Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American