Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Crust
- Put the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse to fine crumbs, or place in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin. Mix the crumbs with the melted butter until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan to form an even crust. Chill in the fridge while you make the next layer.
Make the Cream-Cheese Layer
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth and lump-free.
- Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping until fully combined and airy. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
Prepare the Pudding Layer
- Whisk the two packages of instant chocolate pudding into 2 cups of cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Immediately pour the pudding over the cream-cheese layer and spread gently to an even layer.
Finish and Garnish
- Spread the remaining 1 cup of whipped topping over the pudding.
- Sprinkle crushed Oreos on top and add extra dollops of whipped topping if desired.
Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate the pan for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, so layers firm up and slice cleanly.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
For a slightly lighter crust, use reduced-fat sandwich cookies or mix half Oreos/half graham crumbs. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies.
