Description
A deliciously layered dessert that combines the rich, creamy goodness of hot chocolate with delightful cookie crust.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup instant hot chocolate mix
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- Additional 1 1/2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping for the top layer
- Chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candies, and cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Use a food processor to pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. Combine the crumbs with melted butter, mixing until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan and chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes until set.
- Make the cream cheese layer: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and hot chocolate mix, mixing until combined and creamy.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently combine 1 1/2 cups of whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture and spread it over the chilled cookie crust.
- Whisk the pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk for about two minutes until thick. Pour this pudding over the cream cheese layer and smooth it out.
- Top with whipped topping: Spread the remaining 1 1/2 cups of whipped cream over the pudding layer, making it nice and fluffy.
- Chill to set: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or ideally overnight, for the best results.
- Garnish and serve: Dust the top lightly with cocoa powder and sprinkle with chocolate shavings, mini chips, or crushed peppermint candies before slicing into bars.
Notes
This dessert is best served chilled and can be made a day in advance for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American