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Two Oreo Pudding Dream Bars stacked on parchment showing four distinct layers
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Oreo Pudding Dream Bars

These no-bake Oreo Pudding Dream Bars are a crowd-pleasing layered dessert with a buttery Oreo crust, sweet cream cheese filling, rich chocolate Oreo pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep!
Prep Time50 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 9 bars

Ingredients

Oreo Crust

  • 18 Oreo cookies finely crushed (from 1 package)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (1/2 stick)

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 4 ounces cream cheese fully softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Cool Whip from one 8-ounce container

Pudding Layer

  • 1 package instant Oreo pudding mix 4.2 ounce package
  • 1 1/2 cups milk

Topping

  • remaining Cool Whip from the 8-ounce container
  • 14 Oreo cookies roughly broken, for topping — add just before serving

Instructions

Make the Crust

  • In a blender or food processor, finely crush 18 of the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs.
    Oreo cookies being crushed in a bowl for the crust
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter and finely crushed cookies until the mixture resembles wet sand and is well moistened.
    Crushed Oreos mixed with melted butter in a white bowl
  • Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8-inch baking dish. Place into the freezer for at least 30 minutes to harden.
    Pressing Oreo crust into an 8x8 glass baking dish

Make the Pudding

  • While the crust chills, whisk the instant Oreo pudding mix with the milk in a small bowl until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use so it can thicken.

Make the Cream Cheese Layer

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
    Cream cheese mixture being beaten in a white mixing bowl
  • Gently fold in 1 cup of the Cool Whip until fully incorporated and fluffy.

Assemble the Layers

  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled Oreo crust.
    Cream cheese layer being spread over the Oreo crust
  • Spread the thickened pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
    Chocolate Oreo pudding being spread over the cream cheese layer
  • Spread the remaining Cool Whip evenly over the pudding layer.
    Cool Whip being spread over the chocolate pudding layer

Chill and Serve

  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or place in the freezer for 1 hour, until fully set.
  • Just before serving, place the remaining 14 Oreo cookies in a zip-top bag and break them into rough chunks. Sprinkle over the top of the dessert and serve immediately.
    Crushed Oreo cookies being sprinkled over the top of the finished bars

Notes

Make Ahead: Assemble up to 2 days in advance (without the cookie topping). Cover tightly and refrigerate. Add crushed cookies right before serving to keep them crunchy.
Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Tip: For the cleanest slices, run a sharp knife under hot water and wipe dry between each cut.
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