Mint Oreo Dessert Recipe
This decadent Mint Oreo Dessert is a no-bake layered treat featuring a crunchy Oreo crust, a smooth mint-flavored cream cheese layer, and a rich chocolate pudding topped with whipped cream and broken Oreos. Perfect for mint lovers, it’s easy to make and chilling in the refrigerator creates a refreshing, creamy dessert with a satisfying crunch.
- Author: Yana
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Crust
- 20 ounces mint Oreos (32 crushed, 10 reserved for topping)
- 6 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter (softened for buttering the baking dish)
Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 16 ounces whipped topping (thawed, divided)
- 1½ teaspoons pure mint extract
- 2 to 3 drops green food color gel
Pudding Layer
- 7.8 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- Crush Cookies: Use either a food processor or place the Oreos in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin until finely ground. Reserve 10 cookies separately to break into smaller pieces for the topping.
- Make Crust Mixture: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the crushed oreo crumbs with the melted and cooled butter. Stir well to ensure all crumbs are coated evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Use a pastry brush or your fingers to evenly coat the entire surface of a 9×9 baking dish with the 2 tablespoons of softened butter. This prevents sticking and adds richness.
- Press Crust: Press the buttered cookie crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the cheesecake layer.
- Beat Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to a large mixing bowl. Using a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat for 1 minute until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese and beat for another 1 to 1½ minutes until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add Whipped Topping and Mint: Stir in 1 cup of the thawed whipped topping and the pure mint extract. Beat again for 1 minute until well combined.
- Color Mixture: Add 2 to 3 drops of green food coloring gel to the cream cheese mixture and mix just until the color is an even mint green with no streaks.
- Layer Cheesecake: Remove the crust from the fridge and evenly spread the mint cream cheese mixture over the cookie crumb crust. Return to the fridge while preparing the pudding layer.
- Make Pudding Layer: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cold milk, pudding mix, and 1 cup of thawed whipped topping. Use a handheld mixer at medium speed and beat for 1½ to 2 minutes until thickened.
- Layer Pudding: Remove the dish from the refrigerator and spread the thickened pudding evenly over the cheesecake layer. Return the dessert to the fridge and allow to set for 2 hours.
- Top and Serve: Just before serving, spread the remaining thawed whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Sprinkle the reserved broken mint Oreos on top. Slice into 9 pieces and serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps.
- Use chilled milk for the pudding for better thickening.
- You can adjust the amount of mint extract to taste—add more for a stronger mint flavor.
- The green food color is optional but enhances the minty look.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute reduced-fat cream cheese and milk.
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