A HUGE hit at any family gathering, this No Bake Oreo Dessert is a quick and easy no-bake dessert you’re gonna love!
If your family is anything like my family…they LOVE Oreos and anything that contains Oreos. That’s why when I tried this scrumptious No Bake Oreo Dessert Recipe that our Pastor’s wife made at Church, I KNEW I had to have the recipe to share with you all!
No Bake Oreo Dessert
It’s rich and full of flavor, yet light and creamy. A favorite with everyone who’s tried it, you can’t miss on this Oreo Dessert for your next Pot Luck or family dinner!
How-To Make Oreo Dessert:
Oreo Dessert
1 pkg Oreos
½ stick butter
One 8 ounce pkg cream cheese
1 small pkg vanilla instant pudding
One 8 ounce container of Cool Whip
3 cups milk TOTAL – SEE note below
1 cup sugar
NOTE: Some people have had trouble with this setting up – I have not. I’ve used skim, 2% and whole milk. I believe that WHOLE MILK is best. IF you are concerned it may not set up, I think it’s ok to use a little less milk – 1.5 to 2 cups. Alternatively, you could use 3 cups milk and TWO small packages of instant pudding or ONE larger package. I did this method recently and it turned out PERFECT! No chance of not setting. I am leaving the recipe as is since others have had good luck that way, too!
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Crush Oreos in a 9×13 pan
Mix together with a mixer
Fold Cool Whip into pudding mixture and spread over Oreos.
Sprinkle remaining crushed Oreos on top. Chill for 2-3 hours before serving.
** I made this batch with Double Stuffed Oreos, but you could really use any flavor of Oreo you’d like, along with changing up the pudding used, as well! Next time, I’m going with Mint Oreos
Enjoy!!
UPDATE: 3/31/2014 – I made this yet again and it turned out perfectly! I used whole milk this time and it set up and was nice and thick within a few hours. Watch the video below!
Watch How to Make Oreo Dessert HERE!
- 1 pkg Oreos
- ½ stick butter - melted
- One 8 ounce pkg cream cheese – softened
- 1 small pkg vanilla instant pudding – note: do not make the pudding AND use the milk below. Only add the 3 cups in these directions.
- One 8 ounce container of Cool Whip
- 3 cups milk TOTAL – SEE note below
- 1 cup sugar
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Crush Oreos and place in a 9×13 pan - saving a few for topping
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Pour melted butter over Oreos
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Mix pudding, milk, cream cheese, and sugar together with a mixer in a large bowl.
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Fold Cool Whip into pudding mixture and spread over Oreos
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Sprinkle remaining crushed Oreos on top.
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Chill for 2-3 hours for best results
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If you like this post – you’ll want to check these out, too!
No-Bake Graham Cracker Pie – a family favorite!
Easy Cheesecake Recipe – just follow the directions! Easy!
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dessert – so delicious! Made with a pretzel crust! YUM!
Courtney says
Yummy!!
Megan says
The no-bake oreo dessert did not work out well for me AT ALL. It never set up, even after 5 hours in the fridge. I read the note at the bottom of the recipe about it possibly not setting up, so I used two packets of vanilla pudding like it suggested. It still did not work. I feel that these recipes really should not be published if they are not going to work. I ended up wasting a whole bag of oreos, 8 oz. of cream cheese, two packets of vanilla pudding, cool whip, and three cups of milk! All down the drain. Thanks for nothing.
Kasey says
Wow! I have no idea why it wouldn’t work if you added both the puddings and kept the rest the same. I just made it and it was perfect. I used whole milk – did you? I know skin is watery and even the pudding package says it’s not recommended. Just a thought! So sorry it didn’t work for you!
Luci says
So cool
Luci says
That is sooooooooo good ? ☺️???????
Lynn says
Looks great can you use almond milk or soy ?
Kasey says
I’m not sure it will set up right. Maybe try it by just making pudding with it first and seeing how it will do. Then if it works, make the whole dessert. 🙂
Ashley says
I have tried almond milk and it wont set.
Debbi says
I just made this a followed the directions using a small pkg. of instant pudding. I just cut the milk to 2 1/2 Cups. It was runny and never did set. I used 2% milk. Made many different recipes like this before and never had a problem using 2% milk. By the amount of comments I’ve read of people having the same problem, I think the amounts listed is incorrect. Maybe the large pkg of pudding or just less milk might make it work.
C.J. says
I followed this recipe exactly today and it did not set up at all. I even allowed a couple of extra hours for it to be in the fridge. Very disappointing. I feel like something must be missing from the instructions. Maybe more specification because something is clearly not working.
Kasey says
Really? I don’t know. I’m sorry! Did you read the ENTIRE directions and post on milk and pudding amounts?
Henrietta says
This looks so good and easy too! I might make this for my family reunion this weekend! I know everyone would love it, thanks for sharing!
Anna says
What an amazing recipe! Oreo dessert, what a perfect idea 🙂
Beth says
That is easy. I might make this for an upcoming event!
Stefani says
That looks so delicious. I am a fan of Oreos and have made chocolate chip cookies with oreos stuffed inside, but this looks like heaven.
Michael says
Ohh my gosh this white piece of cake up there looks tremendously delicious !!
Yammm I wanna grab & eat it of my screen 🙂
carly says
You got me at Oreos and Cool Whip! I feel like eating my monitor! 🙂 I’m gonna try the recipe tomorrow.
Zagg says
So delicious, I also much like Oreos.
barak says
Oreo and cakes are my favourite. when 2 of them comes as one its heaven. thank you !!!
dovev says
my kids adore oreo and they will love this great dessert
Jo says
So simple and yet seems so good! Will try definitely try this and keep it for those desert craving moments 😉
Nancy says
This looks cool, creamy, and delish!
lilshuga2001 says
Thats it! Im making this for dessert! 🙂 (plz dont tell my medfast coach!)
Ron says
This looks delicious and I like this dessert for my niece and nephews. I really want to make snacks for my niece and nephews so that they will not anymore buy their snacks.
Jaime Lee says
Oreo’s are so good. That recipe looks yummy.
michel says
seems like very simple recipe but looks very tasty
beka holman says
This recipe really needs only 1.5 c. milk, it was super runny with 3 cups, and didn’t set in the refrigerator. Tastes good, just too much milk.
Kasey says
Hmmm…that’s odd! it’s always worth experimenting!
Evelyn C Bay says
Just made and good but yes, did not set up like pic. Next time I will reduce the milk,too.
Cicole Smith says
I also made this with Halloween themed oreos for party. It didn’t set for me also. But still tasty.
Laura @ GotChocolate says
I think I just gained 2 lbs. Man, that looks SO good!!!
Kasey says
Doesn’t it?!
Jessica says
Im sad.. I tried to make this and put extra milk in cause you didn’t specify that the milk was adding the milk in that you were suppose to put in it for the pudding;(
Kasey says
OH – do you mean you followed the package directions PLUS put in the milk I mentioned? Yes, that would be way too much! Sorry about that!
Eunice says
My mixture was lumpy b/c I put the milk in before I creamed all the other ingredients. I didn’t know what to do, so I put a little more pudding mix in it hopefully it will be ok. Haven’t tried it yet. I put it in the freezer.
Kasey says
Hmmm…ok. I usually follow this recipe just like written. Try it that way!
Briana says
I made this and it didn’t settle 🙁
Kasey says
OH really??!!! That’s good bad! I wonder why? I haven’t had that happen before. Did you use whole milk? That may be it. I think that 2% or Skim is best in pudding dishes???
Evelyn C Bay says
I used whole milk but although it was good did not firm up like pic.Will reduce to maybe two cups.
Kasey says
You know, maybe that’s it. I’ve made this several times, just like the recipe states above but, I’ve used skim milk or 2%. I wonder if that makes the difference in setting up?
Evelyn C Bay says
I find in puddings and cheese sauces most of the time, u need the fat in milk to thicken it so even tho I rarely buy whole milk, for these recipes I don’t take chances!
jennifer says
My 8 year old boy has requested an Oreo dessert and I think this one will definitely be a hit in his book!! Can’t wait to try it! I am going to make them in small to-go cups so they will be easy to put in his lunchbox! :O) thank you for the wonderful recipe!!
Kasey says
OH that is a good idea! I love the idea of individual cups! Put them in little mason jars for the cuteness factor! (see my blog post tomorrow!)
Charly says
I used 3 cups of milk with the dry pudding, cream cheese and sugar. It was way too soupy. When I added the cool whip it was still runny. Not sure how 3 cups of milk would work because when you make the small box of pudding you don’t use 3 cups of milk. Still didn’t set up even over night. Something is wrong with the recipe. The picture looks like the filling is pretty solid and not runny also it is a lot whiter looking than vanilla pudding.
Kasey says
I’m not sure, Charly! I make it like this everytime. Did you use whole milk? I really think that is the best to use.
Sue says
How about changing things up and using Nutter Butter Cookies with a chocolate pudding? What a combo that would be!
Kasey says
OH my! That would be good!!
Evalyn Jacob says
The dessert tuned out great but I added a layer of blueberry jelly and blue colouring in the pudding.. turned out awesome! ?
Kasey says
That is really neat!!
Kylie says
My mom makes that
Kasey says
Isn’t it yummy??!
Elisha says
I’m pretty excited about this dessert. Made it for New Year’s Eve 2015! I used Almond Milk, instead of whole to make the pudding. I also used stevia instead of sugar! Tasted great!
Kasey says
YAY!!! That is really awesome to hear!!!
Crystal says
This was horrible, didn’t set at all. The bottom was liquid, I think 3 cups of milk was way to much for this recipe.
Kasey says
I’m sorry to hear that, Crystal! I have made it several times and it has always come out perfect. Maybe it was your milk? I think that whole milk is best. Try that!
Amy says
So I’m confused after reading these posts. Are you supposed to add the dry pudding, 3 cups of milk, cream cheese and sugar. Or are you supposed to make the pudding and then add said pudding, X amount of milk that is left from 3 cups, cream cheese and sugar together.?
Kasey says
Amy, You just add the ingredients together. Nothing ahead of time.
violet says
I forgot the sugar and it was basically oreo pudding but still delicious
Kasey says
OH good! I’m glad it turned out!!
Amanda says
Recipe never set, more like pudding. Use Philadelphia cheesecake site recipe, this one is not accurate.
Kasey says
Sorry that happened to you, Amanda! I don’t know why. I have had good luck with it every time. Did you use skim milk? That may be the problem I’m seeing with it not setting up. I think whole milk is best.
BB says
I was looking for something easy to make since it’s my week to make something in Spanish class and I found this. I knew immediately that this would be super easy, quick, and delicious! The only thing I’m confused about is whether or not I need the pudding mix of I have milk. Should I use both or only the milk?
Kasey says
Hi BB, you only need the amount of milk called for in the recipe. Do not add the extra that the pudding mix calls for. Good luck!
BB says
I was looking for something yummy, quick, and easy to make for my Spanish class when I came across this and I knew immediately it was perfect! My class loves Oreos so this would be a guaranteed ‘A.’ The only thing I’m confused about is whether or not I need the pudding mix if I use milk. Do you think I should use both or just the milk?
Alexandria says
Love it! Where I’m from in the south, we call this “Dirt Cake”. 😉
CCrocker says
Use 1 1/2 cups of milk only and forget the sugar. It was delicious!
Rachel says
I believe the problem with the pudding not setting up is that the recipe needs to specify the pudding package that is to be used is a 5.1oz package, not the small 3.4 packages. I ended up putting in two 3.4 packages with the 3 cups milk and it set up immediately.
Regina says
Just came back here to say.. mine worked fine. The only changes were the cool whip which is very rare here in our supermarkets, I used all purpose cream and I only have a banana flavored pudding but everything else, worked good. 🙂 will try this next time with chocolate. 😀
Sarah says
My Oreo recipe didn’t set and I used 2 cups of 2% milk 🙁 I refrigerated it for 3.5 hours. Maybe next time I’ll use less milk and plan on more time to set ?
Jamie Rincker says
I used Birthday Cake flavored Oreos for this recipe… Yummy!
Kasey says
Ooooo! I bet that is really good!
Caren Ross says
I make this all the time but have never added the sugar, as it really doesn’t need it. I do use 1 large pack of pudding mix or 2 small ones though. It has NEVER failed for me and is always devoured! In Alabama, it is called Oreo Delight.
Kasey says
Good tips!!
Lori says
This tastes great! I was wondering if it could be made without the cream cheese? I never seem to have any luck blending cream cheese, always wind up with small pieces.
Kasey says
I think that would be just fine! Would be a tad different – but you’d never miss it really!
pinfailz says
Pretty sure i have solved the non-setting up issue. I made mine twice, total fail, oreo soup (actually it was still tasty, no lie i had it for breakfast)…. regardless of how much or what kind of milk. Then the fiance points out that the pudding directions specifically mention boiling. Yeah i didnt realize there is also non-instant pudding mix and they only had 1 kind at the store i had gone to, so i thought nothing of it. id bet thats what others ran into as well, so you might just update to be sure and get INSTANT pudding not to be confused with the “ready in 5 min” powdered pudding mix. which will not set without boiling no matter how much milk you leave out…
Kasey says
OH goodness! Sorry you missed the INSTANT pudding in the ingredients section!! That would make a big difference!
Rachel says
Followed the directions and it was so yummy!! Mine set perfectly!
Lauren says
I made this with the 3 cups of milk before reading the comments. I can tell this isn’t going to set. Did anyone have luck saving it by sticking it in the freezer? I just don’t want to serve this if it’s going to be a soup.
Kasey says
It always comes out fine for me. Let it sit. You may be ok!!
Sandy says
I just made this and it set up fine. I used powdered sugar so it would mix better and 1/2 tsp vanilla. It’s going to a friends tomorrow, but I made sure to keep a small single serve container for me. I cheated and already tasted a bite and it is really good!
Kasey says
That is SO GREAT to hear!! How was it the next day??? 🙂
Sandy says
It was great! Making it again tonight for thanksgiving dinner tomorrow.
Kasey says
YAY! That is GREAT to know!!!
Jessica says
**Looking for suggestions! I only read the main page pinned, which didn’t list the pudding mix! I didn’t realize until after I actually clicked it for the recipe link. Do you think it would turn out without pudding mix?
Kasey says
No, I’m sorry! I think it would be soupy. Did you make it?
Christina says
I tried this yesterday and it never settled. I would really suggest you decrease the amount of milk you have on the recipe. There have been enough people on here that have had the same problem.
Kasey says
Hi Christina!
Thanks for your comment. Did you read the post? There are several notes mentioning decreasing the amount of milk or adding more pudding if you’re worried about it. I’ve never had trouble with it setting up. Sorry you missed that! Maybe try again!
Ayla Aktan says
I really wish people who claim they had issues with it setting would clearly state how much milk they used AND what kind of milk.
I am mildly worried to try this hearing all the people who ended up with soup, however, cannot tell what kind of milk they used. :\ Maybe it really is the whole milk that makes all the difference, would love to know what exactly people used who were both successful and not, though…..
Kasey says
Ayla,
I would use the amount of milk the recipe calls for and TWO smaller packages of pudding or 1 LARGE package if you are concerned. I would also use whole milk. I can promise there will be NO issue if you do this.
Good luck!
Kasey
Ayla Aktan says
Okay, thank you for the reassurance, tomorrow I will go buy whole milk, which brand do you use if you don’t mind me asking?
-Thank you!
Kasey says
I just use a normal store-bought brand. 🙂 Let me know how it goes!
Ayla Aktan says
I defiantly will and appreciate your prompt reply to my concern! 😃
Kasey says
You are so welcome!!
Ayla Aktan says
Before making this recipe, I just want to make sure I understand what I am supposed to do with the milk and pudding.
So do I mix the pudding WITH the milk, because it states above, “do not make the pudding AND use the milk below. Only add the 3 cups in these directions.”
Also, how exactly do I apply the Cool Whip, it says fold and I’m not sure what that means.
-Thank you!
Ayla Aktan says
Never mind, went ahead and made dessert!
Ayla Aktan says
I definitely loved making this and think it’s a very easy recipe that creates a delicious dessert.
Only thing is next time I will be using at least two packages of Oreo cookies as one was not enough at all to create the top crust. I would also probably just use one small package of pudding rather than a large one since it was very thick, almost too thick, with two packages of pudding.
[Note: I used three cups of WHOLE milk and had no issue with the “soup-effect” that many experience]
-Thanks!
Debbi says
I made this exactly like the directions using 2% milk and decreasing it to 2 1/2 Cups. This did not set at all and was runny. I’ve made other recipes like this and never had a problem using 2% milk. I think the amounts need adjusted, especially reading all the other comments just like mine on this site. Maybe the large pkg. of pudding mix or less milk?
Kasey says
Sorry to hear that, Debbi! Did you see the note listed in bold print about the amounts of milk or pudding? I have no idea why it wouldn’t work! Weird!!
Michie says
I do believe that this dessert is supposed to be chilled in the freezer. I found nearly the exact recipe on another site that called for chocolate pudding rather than vanilla, and 2 cups of milk. It was called “Icebox Oreo Dessert”. My husband made the recipe on this site with two cups of milk and we put it in the freezer when we realized the next day that it hadn’t set at all. It is MUCH better frozen.
ginny says
on video you use 2 pkg pudding but on recipe it only says 1 pkg. which one is right?
Kasey says
The recipe above says either. Some people think it turns out too watery with one. I have never had that problem. BUT I added two to the recipe on the video. I’d start there. 🙂
Sarah says
Made this last night for a pot luck today. I was nervous after reading all of the reviews, but I already bought the ingredients so I went ahead and tried the recipe. I used whole milk and it set up perfectly over night in the refrigerator! Can’t wait to try it!
Kasey says
That is GREAT to know! How did it taste?? 🙂
Boyan Minchev says
My girl loves oreo and I will try to cook this for her, I’m sure she will be very pleased with this dessert 🙂 Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe with us.
Caroline says
If it isn’t setting, could I put it in the freezer to help it set? I want to bring it in to work tomorrow, but I’m worried it won’t set overnight in the fridge since it has been in there for around 5 hours already. Thanks!
Sandi says
Note: please add a step at the beginning to thaw the cool whip.
Brand new cooks who may not know this will ruin this dessert by trying desperately to “fold” in frozen cool whip. 🙁
Dori Johnson says
My kids and I made this recipe and we used the big pack of pudding and the 3 cups of milk. It turned out great! I made sure to use whole milk and whisk the pudding and milk for 2 min (pudding began to set) then I added the cream cheese and sugar. Kasey, great recipe!
Dori Johnson says
This recipe turned out great! I made sure to use whole milk and whisk the milk and pudding together for 2 minutes ,the pudding begin to set. Then after that I added the cream cheese and sugar, ending with the whip cream. Delicious, even my autistic son loved it! It won’t let me rate it 5 stars, but I give it 5 stars!!!!
Breanna says
Figured out why mine wouldn’t set up. I’m saying it was soap after 8 hours in the fridge! I don’t believe the milk matters! It’s instant pudding..not cook & serve!!! I finally figured it out after trying this twice & it being soap BOTH times! Get instant pudding & fix your problems! I’ll be trying this again tomorrow lol
Breanna says
Soup* dang autocorrect
Melissa says
In the video you use 2 small packs of pudding but the recipe only calls for one. Could this be the problem with firming up?
Mylene says
I made this twice with the Oreos and it turned out great. I used two packs of pudding mix, based on other reviews.
I decided to try this a third time, but instead of vanilla pudding and Oreos I used lemon pudding and graham crackers. Its sitting in the fridge now, so I haven’t tasted it, but the couple locks I got off the spatula were delicious. I want to also try this with chocolate pudding and pistachio pudding.
Jolene says
Hey! I just wanted to say I made this recipe EXACTLY as your directions mentioned, and it came out PERFECTLY! Was a HUGE hit!
Ideas for those who are having issues..
*Make sure to use ONLY 3 cups of milk TOTAL (do NOT make the pudding as pudding directions say, you omit that altogether).
*Make sure the pudding is INSTANT (if it doesn’t say instant on it, it is not instant and IS NOT THE SAME!)
*Make sure the cream cheese is softened, but not too softened (and don’t use fat free! You need the fat to help it stay thick).
*FOLD in the Whip Cream (mixing it harshly will defeat the Whip Creams purpose).
*Refrigerate!
Whole milk has less water content, that’s why it is useful to use whole milk. If you use lowfat (or 1%) milk plus low-fat cream cheese that may be what is making your dessert a soup.
I made it to a T as the recipe says (only needed 1 pudding packet) and it worked out great 🙂
Hopefully others can have better luck!
Kasey says
GREAT!!! So glad it turned out!
Inessa Sk says
OKAY! I made this recipe and IT DID STAND but here are a couple things I changed in the process and a couple things I wish I had changed.
Tip #1: Chop with oreos in a food processor. Unless you do want those big chunks of oreos. I personally wanted more of a cheesecake kind of crust.
Tip #2: Split the oreos into a 3/4 to 1/4. In the 3/4 bowl, pour 3/4 a stick of melted butter and mix, then press together on the bottom of the pan to form the ‘crust.’
Tip #3: Beat the cream cheese FIRST. That was it will become fluffy and not all clumped.
Tip #4: Don’t add sugar. It was EXTREMELY sweet and sugar just overdoes it.
Tip #5: In a separate bowl, make the pudding and only add 2 cups of milk. I did with 2% milk.
Tip #6: Wait about 2 minutes for the ready pudding to stand before adding it to the cream cheese. That way it’s almost set.
Tip #5: Split the recipe in half, unless you actually have about 20 people to feed. This recipe makes A LOT.
Kasey says
YAY! Glad you enjoyed it!