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
– softened
1 6.9oz pkg INSTANT 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
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.
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– Having a good way to mix your pudding to get it nice and thick helps a ton!
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– You WILL want to take this Oreo Dessert places again and again. Invest in a 9×13 dish with a lid. It will help a ton!
Spatulas
– Having a good set of spatulas in the kitchen is so helpful! From folding to mixing to scraping and more! Don’t cheap out. I’ve done it and ended up with the plastic spatula flying off – more times than one!
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Crush Oreos in a 9×13 pan
– saving a few for topping later. Pour melted butter over crushed Oreos.
In a large bowl, mix together with a mixer
– instant pudding & milk until thickened. Then add the cream cheese and sugar – mix well.
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
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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!
UPDATE 2/27/19 – This STILL turns out when I make it. I added a whole post on my best tips that you can read, too! Learn How to Make The BEST Oreo Dessert EVER!
Oreo Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 package Oreos
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 6.9 oz pkg vanilla INSTANT pudding Must be INSTANT PUDDING. NOT Cook and Serve.
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 3 cups milk TOTAL This is THE TOTAL AMOUNT of Milk needed.
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Crush Oreos and place in a 9×13 pan - saving a few for topping
- Pour melted butter over Oreos
- In a large bowl, mix pudding & milk together until it thickens. Add softened cream cheese, and sugar and mix well.
- Fold Cool Whip into pudding mixture and spread over Oreos
- Sprinkle remaining crushed Oreos on top.
- Chill for 2-3 hours for best results
Video
Nutrition
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Courtney says
atYummy!!
Kasey says
atWow! 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
atSo cool
Luci says
atThat is sooooooooo good ? ☺️???????
Lynn says
atLooks great can you use almond milk or soy ?
Kasey says
atI’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
atI have tried almond milk and it wont set.
Debbi says
atI 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.
Katie says
atI made this tonight and I read a lot of your comments before making it. I followed the directions but I used a small box of pudding and 1 cup of 2% milk and I’m 99.9% sure it worked. I checked it after an hour of chilling and it was firm. I’m excited to try it tomorrow.
Katie says
atOk as I posted before I made this with a small box of pudding and 1 cup of 2% milk and I kept everything else the same. It worked! Turned out perfectly and everyone loved it! There was none left.
Victoria DeMaio says
atDid you use INSTANT pudding?
The kind you cook would not work with this recipe.
Try it again, it’s worth it!
Henrietta says
atThis 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
atWhat an amazing recipe! Oreo dessert, what a perfect idea 🙂
Beth says
atThat is easy. I might make this for an upcoming event!
Stefani says
atThat 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
atOhh my gosh this white piece of cake up there looks tremendously delicious !!
Yammm I wanna grab & eat it of my screen 🙂
carly says
atYou got me at Oreos and Cool Whip! I feel like eating my monitor! 🙂 I’m gonna try the recipe tomorrow.
Zagg says
atSo delicious, I also much like Oreos.
barak says
atOreo and cakes are my favourite. when 2 of them comes as one its heaven. thank you !!!
dovev says
atmy kids adore oreo and they will love this great dessert
Jo says
atSo simple and yet seems so good! Will try definitely try this and keep it for those desert craving moments 😉
Nancy says
atThis looks cool, creamy, and delish!
lilshuga2001 says
atThats it! Im making this for dessert! 🙂 (plz dont tell my medfast coach!)
Ron says
atThis 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
atOreo’s are so good. That recipe looks yummy.
michel says
atseems like very simple recipe but looks very tasty
beka holman says
atThis 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
atHmmm…that’s odd! it’s always worth experimenting!
Evelyn C Bay says
atJust made and good but yes, did not set up like pic. Next time I will reduce the milk,too.
Laura @ GotChocolate says
atI think I just gained 2 lbs. Man, that looks SO good!!!
Kasey says
atDoesn’t it?!
Jessica says
atIm 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
atOH – 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
atMy 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
atHmmm…ok. I usually follow this recipe just like written. Try it that way!
Evelyn C Bay says
atI used whole milk but although it was good did not firm up like pic.Will reduce to maybe two cups.
Kasey says
atYou 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
atI 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
atMy 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
atOH 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!)
Sue says
atHow about changing things up and using Nutter Butter Cookies with a chocolate pudding? What a combo that would be!
Kasey says
atOH my! That would be good!!
Evalyn Jacob says
atThe dessert tuned out great but I added a layer of blueberry jelly and blue colouring in the pudding.. turned out awesome! ?
Kasey says
atThat is really neat!!
Kylie says
atMy mom makes that
Kasey says
atIsn’t it yummy??!
Elisha says
atI’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
atYAY!!! That is really awesome to hear!!!
Amy says
atSo 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
atAmy, You just add the ingredients together. Nothing ahead of time.
violet says
atI forgot the sugar and it was basically oreo pudding but still delicious
Kasey says
atOH good! I’m glad it turned out!!
BB says
atI 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
atHi 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
atI 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
atLove it! Where I’m from in the south, we call this “Dirt Cake”. 😉
CCrocker says
atUse 1 1/2 cups of milk only and forget the sugar. It was delicious!
Rachel says
atI 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
atJust 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
atMy 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
atI used Birthday Cake flavored Oreos for this recipe… Yummy!
Kasey says
atOoooo! I bet that is really good!
Caren Ross says
atI 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
atGood tips!!
Lori says
atThis 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
atI think that would be just fine! Would be a tad different – but you’d never miss it really!
pinfailz says
atPretty 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
atOH goodness! Sorry you missed the INSTANT pudding in the ingredients section!! That would make a big difference!
Rachel says
atFollowed the directions and it was so yummy!! Mine set perfectly!
Kasey says
atIt always comes out fine for me. Let it sit. You may be ok!!
Sandy says
atI 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
atThat is SO GREAT to hear!! How was it the next day??? 🙂
Sandy says
atIt was great! Making it again tonight for thanksgiving dinner tomorrow.
Kasey says
atYAY! That is GREAT to know!!!
Jessica says
at**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
atNo, I’m sorry! I think it would be soupy. Did you make it?
Kasey says
atAyla,
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
atOkay, 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
atI just use a normal store-bought brand. 🙂 Let me know how it goes!
Ayla Aktan says
atI defiantly will and appreciate your prompt reply to my concern! ?
Kasey says
atYou are so welcome!!
Ayla Aktan says
atBefore 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
atNever mind, went ahead and made dessert!
Ayla Aktan says
atI 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!
Michie says
atI 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.
Kasey says
atNo. This is for the fridge. That’s different. 🙂
ginny says
aton video you use 2 pkg pudding but on recipe it only says 1 pkg. which one is right?
Kasey says
atThe 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. 🙂
Kasey says
atEither way!
Sarah says
atMade 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
atThat is GREAT to know! How did it taste?? 🙂
Boyan Minchev says
atMy 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
atIf 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
atNote: 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
atMy 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!
Ellen says
atOkay, I made this as well and used Oreo pudding and a vanilla. I followed the instructions and just poured it all in to mix and it didn’t set up. I think how you did it is the correct way. I think the pudding needs to be made first and then add in the sugar and cream cheese. Otherwise it’s clumpy – I had to put it all in the blender to get the clumps out. It does have good flavor but I don’t think the instructions are written the best.
Dori Johnson says
atThis 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
atFigured 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
atSoup* dang autocorrect
Mylene says
atI 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
atHey! 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
atGREAT!!! So glad it turned out!
Inessa Sk says
atOKAY! 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
atYAY! Glad you enjoyed it!
Carole Hullinger says
atI made this recipe exactly as written using whole milk and 1 packet of pudding and it set up just right and was delicious! I did make sure to beat the pudding mixture until it started to thicken and maybe that is the key
Beth Schirano says
atThe recipe call for pouring melted butter over the bottom oreos but the video doesn’t show this. Do you omit the butter?
Kasey says
atI believe I did. It’s such a versatile recipe, you can add it or not.
Stacia says
atI made this and then put it in the refrigerator to chill and firm up, and it didn’t really get any firmer. So I turned the temperature down in the refrigerator, and that helped it get firmer. Just a suggestion for those that are having trouble with the pudding mixture being too runny. It was delicious. Reminds of “dirt dessert” that I had as a kid.
Maggie says
atPerfect all three times I’ve made it. Set within 3 hours, we couldn’t wait longer to taste it! I can only say when following the directions, perfection!
Kasey says
atThat’s great to hear!!
bernard poyvin says
atWould you recommend using buttermilk instead of whole milk in the no bake oreo dessert ?
Kasey says
atNo, I think whole milk is best.
Laura says
atHad no problem at all with the recipe. I made it for a party and EVERYONE lOVED it!
Joy says
atI followed the directions exactly and it came out perfectly. No problem with it setting up. And I’m not even a great cook! Definitely not the recipe’s fault if it didn’t work for you.
Kasey says
atGREAT!! Thanks for sharing!!
Diana says
atSo, I just made this and had to leave a comment. I have no idea what the issue is with setting so many people are talking about. I reduced the milk to 2.5 cups at first, to be safe with the comments….I ended up adding the additional half cup (used total of 3, like the recipe) and it was great. Tasted some filling that was left on the spatula and can already tell that it’s going to be phenomenal. I used 2% milk and that was fine, too. 🙂
Kasey says
atGREAT!!! So happy to hear that!
Alex Carrick says
atWaiting for it to set now. I think a lot of the confusion comes from the fact that the word “mix” isn’t included in the directions. If the direction said “stir pudding MIX and milk…” that would cut down on mistakes