Last updated on September 15th, 2024

This Retro Oreo Dessert has a crushed Oreo cookie crust and layered with chocolate pudding and homemade whip cream. My vintage recipe inspiration came from my grandma who always made this at the end of summer for our family reunion and Labor Day parties.

I took my vintage inspired recipe and baked it modern by:

• Added homemade vanilla to both the pudding and cream layer
• Used all-natural cook-n-serve pudding instead of instant pudding containing artificial flavor
• Used whole milk to make the pudding
• Made it with real, full-fat cream cheese

Ingredients:

Use full-fat, block cream cheese:

For the best all natural taste and texture, use full fat cream cheese sold in the brick. Do not use cream cheese in the tub which is actually a spread and has additives. Be sure to set out the block of cream cheese to give it time to come to room temperature.

Use natural chocolate pudding:

For the best all-natural taste, use cook & serve chocolate pudding since many conventional instant pudding brands contain artificial flavor. You can usually find all-natural pudding at health food stores or sometimes in the organic section of your grocery store.

Add vanilla to boost flavor:

Always use good quality all-natural, pure vanilla extract in your baking. If you purchase vanilla, be sure it only contains vanilla beans and alcohol. I make my own vanilla, which is super simple to make: Take 8 oz. of bourbon and add 5-7 vanilla beans that are spilt down the middle and let it sit for 3-6 months. As you use it replace the bourbon and add more beans. Store vanilla in a cool, dark place and continue to add to it for many years. I prefer to use bourbon, but you could also use vodka.

For more retro recipes try our Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Oreo Dessert

A decadent dessert with crushed Oreo cookies and a rich layer of chocolate pudding nestled between layers of creamy filling.

Servings 15

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Ingredients

BOTTOM LAYER

• 1 lb. crushed Oreo cookies family size package
• 1/2 c. butter melted

MIDDLE LAYER

• 1 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 8 oz. cream cheese room temp

TOP LAYER

• 5 oz. chocolate pudding large box
• 2 ½ c. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

PREP

• Crush bag of Oreos. Reserve a few whole cookies for garnish the center. Reserve 1 cup of crushed Oreos for top layer.
• Make the chocolate pudding. On stove stir the milk, pudding and vanilla together. Set aside and let cool.

BASE LAYER

• Place crushed Oreos in bowl and add melted butter. Press remainder in bottom layer of glass 9×13 pan.

MIDDLE LAYER

• Pour heavy cream into bowl and beat on medium speed. Add sugar and vanila and mix until soft peaks form.
• Beat cream cheese separate bowl and lightly stir in the whip cream by hand.
• Reserve 1/3 of the cream mixture for the top layer. Spread cream filling over the Oreo base.

THIRD LAYER

• Spread chocolate pudding over the whipped cream layer.

TOP LAYER

• Spread the remainder of cream mixture over the pudding layer. Sprinkle remainder of crushed Oreos on top. Place in refrigerator.

Notes

This dessert is best when made a day ahead giving it time to set properly

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bars

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