Oreo Four Layer Dessert – an irresistible dessert made with layers of whipped cream, pudding, Oreos, cream cheese, and a buttery crust. This is a real crowd pleaser!
Hey there, y’all, and happy Wednesday! It’s been super gloomy where we are in Texas the past few days, and I thought we could all use a little chocolate to cheer us up during the midweek slump.
This Four Layer Dessert recipe comes straight from my mom’s recipe box, and I have loved it and have been devouring it for as long as I can remember. The index card that it was written on is stain covered and written in my mom’s neat handwriting. I absolutely LOVE those old recipe cards written by hand, and I cherish them just as much as I do the recipe itself. I have a handful from my mom, grandma, and my sister, and they will always be extra special to me.
We grew up eating this dessert a lot when we were kids, and now I make it for my own family, too. My mom’s recipe doesn’t call for Oreos, and is delicious without them, but if you’re an Oreo lover like my kiddos and me? Well, they really take this four layer dessert up to the next level!
The only other change that I make to my mom’s recipe is to leave out the nuts in the crust. My son has a peanut allergy so we avoid all nuts, but I left it in the recipe because if you don’t have a nut allergy to contend with, it sure makes that crust extra tasty!
In other news, I’m a little over three weeks out from my due date and couldn’t be more excited! Time seems to be dragging these past few weeks, as I grow more and more uncomfortable. I just ordered his coming home outfit today though, so I want him to wait until that at least gets here! Besides that, I’m feeling pretty ready. Still need to pack the hospital bag, though, so guess I’m not totally prepared, haha!
Have a great rest of the week, y’all!
Oreo Four Layer Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans, optional
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 8 oz container whipped topping, divided
- 2 3 oz boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
- 10-12 Oreos, crushed into small pieces
- 3 cups cold milk
Topping:
- more Oreos, crushed
- chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
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In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, nuts (if using), and butter until crumbly dough forms. I usually use a fork or pastry blender for this, and sometimes my hands to get it combined well.
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Spread evenly into the bottom of prepared baking pan, using your hands or the back of a spoon to get it evenly distributed. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until dough is set and edges are golden brown. Set on a wire rack to cool.
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In a medium sized bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping, then spread over the cooled crust.
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In a medium sized bowl, mix together the pudding mixes with the cold milk, then stir in the chopped Oreos. Allow to set just slightly, about 2-3 minutes, then spread over the top of the cream cheese layer.
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Spread the rest of the container of whipped topping over the pudding layer. Chill dessert in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Top with more crushed Oreos and chocolate chips if desired. Enjoy!
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Caleb Agosta says
I love the sound of this recipe, and I know my family will too!
Jill says
This looks absolutely amazing! Have you ever tried to freeze it? Does it get soupy if kept for too long? I want to make this for a trip to the lake and need to transport it in a cooler.
Thanks!!
Ashlyn says
Hi Jill! I’ve never frozen this before so I can’t say how it would do, but it will be fine transported in your cooler. I would just hold off on the Oreos for topping until right before you serve it otherwise they might get soggy.
Dahn says
Oh my, this looks dangerous! I wouldn’t be able to stop eating this. Someone save me!!
camila says
WOW can I just say how incredible this looks!!! Just amazing and delicious!! indeed scrumptious
Angela says
Oh! My! I need to make this oreo sweet treat!!! What a great summer party dessert! Printing this and making asap!!
Sunrita says
Just looking at it is making my mouth water!
Kristy says
Hi Ashlyn, Can I use cooked pudding instead of instant pudding in the recipe ? Thank you!
Ashlyn says
Hi Kristy, I haven’t tried it with cooked pudding before so I’m not sure how it would turn out!
Michaela Kenkel says
this is absolutely INCREDIBLE!
Jennifer A Stewart says
This is perfect for my church dinners! They love oreo desserts and ask for that eclair cake all the time. This will be a nice switch along with that smores fudge cake!
Jenny | Honey and Birch says
Those layers!! I am in love!
Michelle says
That looks super tempting! The kids would love it!!!
Debra C. says
I have my Grandma’s recipe box too, one of my most prized possessions, I can totally relate! Have to say this yummy dessert is totally drool-worthy – what a treat!!! new baby too? congratulations!!
debi at Life Currents says
Oh my gosh this looks fabulous! Now, where’s my fork?
Sandra Shaffer says
Oh yeah! Those oreos are the perfect topping! What a creamy delicious dessert!
lisa@lisa's Dinnertimedish says
This looks so creamy and delicious and I love that you added the oreos to give it even more chocolate goodness!
Deanna says
Mmm this looks soo wonderful!!!
Angela says
Oh my goodness! This is just layer upon layer of goodness! What a treat!
Julie says
I just love everything about this dessert. It would be so popular at one of our family gatherings. Some of the oldies are the best. I’m sure that babe is really looking forward to meeting you too! How exciting!
Cookin Canuck says
This looks like every kid’s dream dessert!
Catalina @ Peas & Peonies says
Oh my goodness! This is what I need!
Dee says
Family recipes are the best, and I know my kids would go crazy for this dessert!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
Oreos were my FAVORITE when I was super pregnant, and if I’d had your recipe then, I could’ve easily downed the entire cake. 😉 I could still do that now because YUM. Well done!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
This dessert looks absolutely decadent! So good!
Jen says
This looks so decadent!! I’m going to workout twice so I have have a slice….or two! Totally worth it!!
Erren @ Erren's Kitchen says
OMG, This looks so fantastic! Beautiful photos too!