Ingredients
For the Crust:
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1 package (about 36 cookies) Oreos, finely crushed
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla extract, if preferred)
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1 cup Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)
For the Pudding Layer:
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2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding
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3 1/4 cups cold milk
For the Topping:
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1 1/2 cups Cool Whip (or more, depending on preference)
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Chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, or Oreo crumbles for garnish
Optional Add-Ins or Swaps:
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Use gluten-free sandwich cookies for a gluten-free version.
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Swap almond extract for peppermint during the holidays for a festive twist.
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Use light Cool Whip or reduced-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
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Add a thin layer of caramel sauce between the pudding and whipped topping for a turtle-style treat.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
-
1 package (about 36 cookies) Oreos, finely crushed
-
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
-
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
-
1/4 cup powdered sugar
-
1 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla extract, if preferred)
-
1 cup Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)
For the Pudding Layer:
-
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding
-
3 1/4 cups cold milk
For the Topping:
-
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip (or more, depending on preference)
-
Chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, or Oreo crumbles for garnish
Optional Add-Ins or Swaps:
-
Use gluten-free sandwich cookies for a gluten-free version.
-
Swap almond extract for peppermint during the holidays for a festive twist.
-
Use light Cool Whip or reduced-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
-
Add a thin layer of caramel sauce between the pudding and whipped topping for a turtle-style treat.
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