No-Bake Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert
Chilled no-bake layered dessert with a cookie crust, creamy cheesecake layer, chocolate pudding layer, and whipped topping
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INGREDIENTS
Cookie Crust
- 2 1/2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar optional.
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping thawed.
Chocolate Pudding Layer
- 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix 3.4 oz each
- 3 1/2 cups cold milk.
Topping
- 2 cups whipped topping thawed
- chocolate shavings for garnish optional
- mini chocolate chips optional.
INSTRUCTIONS
Cookie Crust
- mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and sugar until evenly moistened
- press firmly into an even layer in a 9x13 inch dish
- refrigerate 10 minutes to set.
Cream Cheese Layer
- beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth
- mix in vanilla
- fold in whipped topping until fluffy
- spread evenly over chilled crust.
Chocolate Pudding Layer
- whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened about 2 minutes
- rest 3 to 5 minutes to fully set
- spread evenly over cream cheese layer.
Finish and Chill
- spread whipped topping over pudding layer
- garnish with chocolate shavings or mini chips if using
- cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight
- slice and serve cold.
Notes
1. For cleaner layers chill 15 minutes between spreading layers; substitute graham cracker crumbs or chocolate graham crumbs for the crust; replace whipped topping with 2 cups sweetened whipped cream; use 1 package chocolate pudding and 1 package vanilla pudding for a lighter chocolate flavor; keep refrigerated and serve within 3 days
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g