Decadent No-Bake Cookies and Cream Delight

Ingredients

- Nonstick cooking spray
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 (3.9 ounces) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cookie Crust:
- Lightly coat a 9-inch pie dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a food processor, pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies until fine crumbs form. Add the kosher salt and melted unsalted butter, then pulse to combine.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish to form an even crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Layer:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until firm peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled cookie crust and return to the refrigerator to set.

3. Prepare the Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- In a large bowl, whisk together whole milk and instant chocolate pudding mix until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the pudding over the cream cheese layer and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.

4. Garnish and Serve:
- Before serving, sprinkle the chocolate shavings evenly over the top of the dessert.
- Slice and serve chilled for a delectable creamy treat.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT25M
25 minutes
- Refrigeration Time: PT2H
2 hours

Total Time

- PT2H25M
2 hours 25 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- No-bake dessert
- Cookies and cream
- Chocolate pudding
- Cream cheese dessert
- Easy dessert
- Decadent treat
- Creamy pie
- Family dessert
- Cookie crust
- Chilled dessert

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2,800

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