No-Bake Peanut Butter Oreo Dessert
A no-bake layered dessert made with an Oreo cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping. Easy to prepare and perfect for make-ahead occasions.
Ingredients
Crust
- 36 chocolate sandwich cookies such as Oreos
- 6 Tablespoons butter melted
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 8oz. tub whipped topping such as Cool Whip, divided
Pudding Layer
- 3 cups cups milk
- 2 (3.4oz.) packages vanilla flavored instant pudding
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Topping
- remaining whipped topping
- 2 chocolate cookies crumbled for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- Crush 36 cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin. Stir crumbs together with melted butter until evenly combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy. Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping until fully incorporated. Drop spoonfuls evenly over the chilled crust and gently spread into an even layer. Refrigerate while preparing the next layer.In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for about 2 minutes, until thickened. Add peanut butter and mix until smooth. Pour over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.Spread remaining whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Sprinkle with crushed cookies, if using. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For easier spreading, drop filling layers in spoonfuls before smoothing.Adjust peanut butter to taste for a lighter or stronger flavor.This dessert slices best when fully chilled.Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
