Mint Oreo Dessert Recipe
A rich no-bake Mint Oreo Dessert featuring layers of crushed mint Oreos, a creamy mint-infused cheesecake layer, and smooth chocolate pudding, topped with whipped topping and cookie crumbles. Perfect for mint lovers seeking a refreshing and indulgent treat without the oven.
- Author: Ella
- 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
- 6 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, softened (for buttering the baking dish)
Cheesecake Layer
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 16 ounces whipped topping, thawed (divided into 1 cup portions)
- 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
- 1 cup whipped topping, thawed
Topping
- 10 reserved mint Oreos, broken into pieces
- Remaining whipped topping (approx. 4 ounces)
- Prepare Cookie Crust: Crush 32 mint Oreos using a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and rolling with a rolling pin until finely crushed. Set aside 10 cookies to break into smaller pieces for the topping later.
- Mix Crust Ingredients: Combine the crushed Oreos with 6 tablespoons melted and cooled butter in a medium bowl, stirring thoroughly until all crumbs are coated.
- Butter Baking Dish: Using a pastry brush or your fingers, evenly butter the entire surface of a 9×9 inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of softened butter to prevent sticking.
- Form Crust Layer: Press the buttered cookie crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Refrigerate this crust while making the cheesecake layer.
- Beat Cream Cheese: Place the softened cream cheese in a large bowl and beat with a handheld mixer on medium-high speed for 1 minute until smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Add powdered sugar to the cream cheese and continue beating for another 1 to 1½ minutes until well combined and fluffy.
- Incorporate Whipped Topping and Mint: Mix in 1 cup of the thawed whipped topping and the pure mint extract, beating for an additional minute until evenly blended.
- Add Green Food Coloring: Stir in 2 to 3 drops of green food color gel, mixing just until the color is uniformly mint green without streaks.
- Layer Cheesecake Mixture: Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the cookie crust. Return to the fridge while preparing the pudding layer.
- Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine cold whole milk, 1 cup thawed whipped topping, and instant chocolate pudding mix. Beat with a handheld mixer on medium speed for 1½ to 2 minutes until the pudding thickens.
- Add Pudding Layer: Spread the pudding evenly over the cheesecake layer in the baking dish. Refrigerate the dessert for 2 hours to fully set.
- Finish and Serve: Just before serving, spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the pudding. Sprinkle the reserved broken mint Oreos on top. Slice into 9 pieces and serve chilled.
Notes
- This dessert is a no-bake recipe, making it a great option for warm days or when you want to avoid using the oven.
- Make sure to fully thaw the whipped topping before mixing for optimal texture.
- You can adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of mint green.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and low-fat milk, but texture and flavor may slightly vary.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for best freshness.
Keywords: Mint Oreo dessert, no-bake cheesecake, mint chocolate pudding, Oreo crust dessert, layered no-bake dessert