No-Bake Oreo Dessert with Cool Whip: Creamy Layered No-Churn Treat

Oreo dessert is an easy, no-bake treat made from Oreo cookies, Cool Whip, cream cheese, and instant pudding. This creamy, crowd-pleasing dessert works well for potlucks, weeknight treats, or summer BBQs.

This layered dessert features a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, a silky Oreo-flavored filling, and a final crumble of cookies on top.

slice of Oreo dessert on plate
Table Of Contents
  1. Ingredients
  2. How to Make
  3. Recipe Developer Tips For Success
  4. Storing
  5. FAQs
  6. More Easy Desserts
  7. Oreo Dessert

I love no-bake desserts. If you enjoy this recipe, try other no-bake treats like peanut butter pie, Nutella no-bake cookies, or a pineapple dream dessert.

This Oreo Dessert Is..

  • No-bake and simple to assemble
  • Creamy pudding filling with crunchy Oreo cookies
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Perfect for parties and feeding a crowd
Oreo dessert ingredients on counter, milk, jello, butter, cream cheese, Oreo cookies and tub of cool whip

Ingredients

Oreo Cookies – Classic Oreos work great; you can also use Double Stuf or flavored varieties.

Butter – Use real butter (salted or unsalted) to bind the crust.

Pudding – Instant vanilla or cheesecake-flavored instant pudding both make a creamy base.

Cream Cheese – Soften the cream cheese before mixing.

Sugar – Granulated sugar is optional if you prefer a sweeter dessert.

Cool Whip – Frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip) gives the filling light, creamy texture.

Milk – Whole milk yields the richest flavor for the instant pudding.

Variations to Recipe

  • Swap Oreo flavors: mint, golden, peanut butter, or other sandwich cookies.
  • Omit granulated sugar to reduce sweetness.
  • Use chocolate instant pudding for a richer chocolate version.
  • Finish with a drizzle of hot fudge or caramel for extra indulgence.

How to Make

The full printable recipe is below; these steps summarize the process with photos to guide you.

  1. Crush the Oreo cookies. Place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until you have fine crumbs.
  2. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the crumbs for topping. Spread the remaining crumbs in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Melt the butter and pour evenly over the crust; press lightly to combine.
collage image. Top image is casserole dish with crushed oreos. Bottom image is a mason jar with melted butter sitting in front of the Oreo cookies in casserole dish
  1. In a large bowl, add the instant pudding mix and milk. Whip with a hand mixer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
  2. Add the softened cream cheese (and sugar, if using) and mix until smooth and well combined.
  3. Fold in the Cool Whip gently with a spatula to keep the filling light and airy.
collage of pudding with cream cheese and sugar and cool whip folding into the bowl with pudding
  1. Spread the filling over the prepared Oreo crust in the baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle the reserved cookie crumbs on top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
sliced Oreo dessert in a casserole dish with piece taken out

Recipe Developer Tips For Success

  • Whip the pudding and milk until fully thickened — this gives the filling body and prevents it from being runny.
  • Fold in the Cool Whip gently to preserve the airy texture of the filling.
  • Allow the dessert to chill for at least 4 hours so it sets firmly and slices cleanly.

Storing

Refrigerate – Store the assembled Oreo pudding dessert in the fridge for 2–3 days. Note that the cookie crust will soften over time once refrigerated.

FAQs

Do I have to use Oreo cookies?

No — any sandwich cookie works well. Use your favorite flavor to change the character of the dessert.

Does the pudding need to be instant?

Yes — instant pudding sets quickly and forms the proper base for this no-bake filling. You can change the flavor, but use instant pudding.

Can I make this dessert a day in advance?

Yes. If making ahead, wait to add the reserved cookie crumbs on top until just before serving so they stay crisp longer.

More Easy Desserts

If you’re craving more sweet recipes, try other easy desserts like TikTok fried chicken ice cream, banana pudding popsicles, S’mores icebox cake, or edible Oreo cookie dough.

  • TikTok Fried Chicken Ice Cream
  • Banana Pudding Popsicles
  • S’mores Icebox Cake
  • Edible Oreo Cookie Dough
slice of Oreo dessert on plate
Created by: Kelsey

Oreo Dessert

Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Oreo Dessert is a creamy Oreo pudding dessert with a crunchy cookie crust and cookie topping — a simple no-bake recipe the whole family will enjoy.
Prep Time 10
Total Time 10

Ingredients

  • 1 13.2 oz Package of Oreo Cookies
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese softened
  • 1 8 ounce Tub Cool Whip
  • 1 6.9 ounce Cheesecake Instant Pudding
  • 2 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar optional

Instructions

  • Crush all the Oreo cookies in a sealed bag using a rolling pin until finely crumbed.
  • Place all but about 1/2 cup of crumbs in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish; reserve the rest for topping.
  • Melt the butter and pour it evenly over the crumbs; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine milk and instant pudding mix. Mix for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
  • Add the softened cream cheese and optional sugar; mix until smooth.
  • Fold in the Cool Whip until incorporated, then spread the filling over the crust.
  • Top with the reserved cookie crumbs, cover, and refrigerate for 4–6 hours until set.
  • Slice and serve this decadent Oreo pudding dessert.

Notes

Cookies – Any sandwich cookie works; pick your favorite variety.

Sugar – Optional. Add if you prefer a sweeter filling.

Set up – Chill for 4–6 hours so the dessert firms up; it’s pudding-based and needs time to hold together.

Make ahead – For the best texture, add the top cookie crumbs right before serving if making a day ahead.

Equipment

  • 9×13 pan
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups

Nutrition

Serving: 1
Calories: 217kcal
Carbohydrates: 9g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 19g
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