Description
Heavenly Easter Oreo cookie casserole blends creamy dessert magic with nostalgic cookie crunch. Layers of chocolate, marshmallow, and crushed Oreos create a springtime treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) crushed oreo cookies
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- 1 cup (240 ml) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Garnish and Decoration:
- Pastel sprinkles (optional)
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F(175C) and grease a casserole dish to ensure easy serving and removal.
- Crush Oreo cookies and blend thoroughly with melted unsalted butter, creating a uniform crumbly texture.
- Press the cookie-butter mixture firmly and evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish, forming a compact base layer.
- Blend cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract, whisking until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture across the Oreo crust, creating an even and smooth second layer.
- Whip heavy cream until it develops sturdy, defined peaks that hold their shape when the whisk is lifted.
- Gently distribute the whipped cream over the cream cheese layer, maintaining a delicate and even coverage.
- Scatter remaining crushed Oreo cookies and chocolate chips across the surface, ensuring uniform distribution.
- Drizzle melted chocolate in artistic patterns to enhance visual appeal and add extra richness.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 2 hours to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with pastel sprinkles for a festive Easter-themed presentation.
Notes
- Swap regular Oreos with gluten-free or vegan alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions and make the dessert more inclusive.
- Experiment with different extracts like almond or peppermint in the cream cheese layer to create unique flavor variations that surprise your guests.
- Use a food processor to crush Oreos evenly and quickly, ensuring a consistent texture for the crust and topping that looks professionally prepared.
- Freeze the casserole for a chilled, ice cream-like dessert perfect for warmer Easter celebrations, transforming the recipe into a cool and refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg