Description
A delightful dessert combining rich cream cheese, vanilla pudding, and crushed Oreos, topped with colorful candies for a festive Easter treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14 oz) Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolates (such as M&M’s)
- ½ cup mini Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Crush the cookies: Start by placing your Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse them until they become fine crumbs. If you don’t have a processor, simply place the cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them using a rolling pin until sandy.
- Make the cream cheese mixture: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, blending until fluffy and well combined.
- Prepare the pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with the cold milk for about 2 minutes until it thickens to a luscious consistency.
- Combine the filling: Gradually add the prepared pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture, beating until smooth and harmoniously blended. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated, leaving you with a light and fluffy filling.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread half of the crushed Oreo crumbs evenly across the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish, creating a delightful base. Carefully spread the creamy pudding mixture over the crumbs.
- Add the final cookie layer: Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreo crumbs evenly atop the pudding layer, creating a beautiful topping.
- Decorate: Top the casserole with pastel candy-coated chocolates and mini Oreo cookies for a colorful and festive finish.
- Chill: Cover the casserole and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the layers to set and the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This dessert tastes even better after chilling overnight, so feel free to prepare it a day in advance. Avoid using cold ingredients to ensure a smooth filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg