Chocolate Layer Dessert
Indulge in the ultimate no-bake treat with this decadent Chocolate Layer Dessert! Featuring a rich and buttery chocolate cookie crust, layers of velvety cream cheese filling, smooth chocolate pudding, and a fluffy whipped topping, this dessert is a showstopper for any occasion. With just 25 minutes of prep time, it's an easy make-ahead recipe that’s perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or weeknight indulgences. Topped with chocolate shavings or sprinkles for added elegance, every bite is a luscious combination of creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey bliss. Whether you're a chocolate lover or simply craving a crowd-pleasing dessert, this layered masterpiece is sure to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces Chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 16 ounces Whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 6 ounces Instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups Milk
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the crust by crushing the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form an even crust. Place the dish in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the next layers.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Fold in half of the whipped topping (8 ounces) into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled cookie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
In another bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
Spread the chocolate pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Top the pudding layer with the remaining whipped topping, spreading it smoothly over the dessert.
Optional: Sprinkle chocolate shavings or sprinkles over the top as garnish.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight to set before serving.
Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4586 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 249.5 g | 320% | |
| Saturated Fat | 145.0 g | 725% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 4469 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 573.8 g | 209% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 445.6 g | ||
| Protein | 50.3 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 1278 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2052 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
