Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Make the Oreo crust
- Stir the finely crushed Oreo cookies with the melted butter until evenly combined, then scrape into a 9x13 dish and press firmly into the bottom to form an even crust.
- Refrigerate the dish for 15 minutes to firm the crust for clean layering.
Layer the cream cheese filling
- Beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in 1 cup of whipped topping until light and spreadable.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled Oreo crust in an even layer, using a spatula to smooth the surface.
Add the chocolate pudding layer
- Whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with the cold whole milk for 2 minutes until thickened and glossy, then immediately spread it evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Finish and chill
- Spread the remaining 2 cups of whipped topping over the pudding layer to fully cover it.
- Sprinkle crushed Oreos generously over the top so the garnish forms a thick, visible crumb layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For the cleanest slices, chill until fully set (overnight is best) and use a sharp knife wiped between cuts. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended because the whipped topping can lose texture. For a simple dietary swap, use sugar-free instant pudding mix and sugar-free whipped topping if you want a lower-sugar version while keeping the same layering method.
