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    Peanut Butter Oreo Heavenly Dessert

    Published: Aug 2, 2023 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Peanut Butter Oreo Heavenly Dessert is an easy icebox dessert made with layers of chocolate pudding, peanut buttery cream cheese, and Cool Whip over an easy no-bake Oreo cookie crust. Delicious dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

    For more easy no-bake desserts, you have to try Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie, Strawberry Jello Pie, and No-Bake Cheesecake!

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    Heavenly dessert recipes have a lot of names. Oreo lush, chocolate lasagna, chocolate delight, Oreo yum yum ... And according to my grandmother's recipe box, Next Best Thing to Robert Redford. 

    This heavenly Oreo dessert is made with layers of buttery Oreo crust, chocolate chip peanut butter cream cheese filling, chocolate pudding, and Cool Whip topped with crushed Oreos, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips. 

    It's an easy summertime dessert that tastes like, well, a slice of heaven. 

    If you're a peanut butter lover like me, be sure to try this delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake!

    Why You're Going to Love This

    • Simple dessert that's really easy to make
    • Great recipe for parties, potlucks, and holidays
    • Easy recipe for a no-bake dessert 
    • Chocolate + peanut butter = happiness 🙂

    Ingredients

    peanut butter oreo heavenly dessert ingredients

    Oreos. 36 Oreos go into the crust and 4 more are crushed on top. 

    Cream cheese. Soften the cream cheese at room temperature so it blends easily into the peanut butter layer. 

    Cool Whip. You'll need two 8 oz. tubs of Cool Whip -- one for the cream cheese layer and one for the top layer. If you're not a fan of Cool Whip, I recommend giving Truwhip a try. 

    Chocolate chips. Mini chocolate chips add a little crunch and chocolate flavor to the peanut butter layer and make a great topping. 

    Instant chocolate fudge pudding mix. You can also use chocolate pudding mix, it's just not quite as dark or decadent as chocolate fudge pudding mix. Be sure to get instant pudding, not cook and serve. 

    Variations

    Crust. Play around with different cookies for the crust like Nutter Butters, Nilla Wafers, graham crackers, or other flavors of Oreos. 

    Pudding. Vanilla pudding, white chocolate pudding, butterscotch pudding, cheesecake pudding -- use what sounds good to you!

    Pie filling. Add a layer of cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer! Or mix and match your favorite pie filling and pudding flavors. 

    Flavor extracts. Add flavor enhancements like vanilla or almond extract to the cream cheese or pudding layer. 

    How to Make Peanut Butter Oreo Heavenly Dessert

    1. Make the Oreo cookie crust. 

    Grind the Oreos into fine crumbs in a food processor or blender. 

    In a medium bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and melted butter. 

    Firmly press the buttery crumbs into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan. Place the pan in the freezer while you prepare the rest of the layers. 

    Oreo crust in a clear baking pan

    2. Make the peanut butter layer. 

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until fluffy. The mixture will be pretty thick.  

    Fold in the Cool Whip until completely combined and creamy. It may seem like it doesn't want to combine, but just keep folding. It'll get there. 

    Fold in the mini chocolate chips. 

    Spread the peanut butter mixture over the Oreo cookie crust. 

    hand holding a spatula spreading peanut butter layer over Oreo layer

    3. Make the creamy pudding layer. 

    In a medium bowl, whisk the pudding mix and milk together for 2 minutes. Let it sit for 5 minutes to set. 

    Dollop the chocolate pudding over the peanut butter layer and carefully spread it in an even layer.  

    chocolate pudding layer smoothed on top of dessert

    4. Top with Cool Whip. 

    Spread the Cool Whip over the chocolate pudding layer. 

    Cool Whip layer spread over pudding layer

    5. Chill, serve, and enjoy!

    Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. 

    Before serving, sprinkle crushed Oreos, peanut butter chips, and chocolate chips on top of the cake.   

    overhead view of peanut butter oreo heavenly dessert in a pan
    side view of clear dish showing the layers of peanut butter oreo heavenly dessert

    You can also serve it partially frozen -- super delicious! 

    Make Ahead

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Heavenly Dessert is a great recipe to make a day ahead of time. Add the crushed Oreo topping right before serving to keep them from getting soggy. 

    Storage

    Store Oreo heavenly dessert in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. 

    Freezing

    Cover in plastic wrap and freeze. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or serve partially frozen. 

    Success Tips

    • Grind the Oreos into fine crumbs -- it's the best way to get a compact crust that will stay together. 
    • For easier spreading, chill the dessert in the fridge or freezer after each step. 
    • Chill the assembled dessert at least 4 hours up to overnight to allow the layers to set and firm up.   

    FAQs

    Can I make heavenly Oreo dessert ahead of time?

    Yes. This simple Oreo dessert is actually best made a day ahead of time so it can set up in the fridge overnight. 

    Can I use different flavors of pudding in this dessert?

    Yes. As long as you use instant pudding, not cook and serve, use whatever flavor of pudding you like! Vanilla, French vanilla, white chocolate, or cheesecake are great alternatives.

    Does heavenly dessert freeze well? 

    Yes. To freeze peanut butter Oreo heavenly dessert, cover it and freeze it until firm. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or serve it slightly frozen. 

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    Peanut Butter Oreo Heavenly Dessert

    Cara Lanz
    Peanut Butter Oreo Heavenly Dessert is an easy icebox dessert made with layers of chocolate pudding, peanut buttery cream cheese, and Cool Whip over an easy no-bake Oreo cookie crust. Delicious dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Chill Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 338 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Oreo Crust

    • 36 Oreos
    • 6 tablespoons melted butter

    Peanut Butter Layer

    • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 8 ounces Cool Whip
    • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips

    Chocolate Pudding Layer

    • 2 boxes instant chocolate fudge pudding mix 3.9 ounce boxes
    • 2 ¾ cups milk

    Toppings

    • 8 ounces Cool Whip
    • ⅓ cup peanut butter chips
    • ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
    • 4 crushed Oreos
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    Instructions
     

    • Grind the Oreos into fine crumbs in a food processor or blender.
      In a medium bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and melted butter.
      Firmly press the buttery crumbs into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan.
      Chill in the freezer while you prepare the next layer.
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until fluffy. Fold in the Cool Whip until completely combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
      Spread the peanut butter mixture over the Oreo cookie crust. Chill in the fridge or freezer.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk the pudding mix and milk together for 2 minutes. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
      Dollop the chocolate pudding over the peanut butter layer and carefully spread it in an even layer.
    • Spread the Cool Whip over the chocolate pudding layer.
      Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
    • Before serving, top with crushed Oreos, peanut butter chips, and chocolate chips.

    Notes

    • Grind the Oreos into fine crumbs -- it's the best way to get a compact crust that will stay together. 
    • For easier spreading, chill the dessert in the fridge or freezer after each step. 
    • Chill the assembled dessert at least 4 hours up to overnight to allow the layers to set and firm up.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 359mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 153IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Kayla Farr says

      February 08, 2025 at 6:22 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for a ladies luncheon and my husband had to “try it” before I took it over and he said” This is the best dessert you have ever made”!
      Thank you Midwestern HomeLife…. You made my husband a happy man!😊.

      By the way the ladies LOVED it and wanted the recipe and I have sent them you way!

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        February 08, 2025 at 9:47 pm

        Hi, Kayla! Oh, that's so nice to hear -- I'm so glad everyone loved it :). And THANK YOU for referring your friends my way, that means so much!

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