Oreo Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits
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Oreo Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits
Description
This dessert assembles three main components: a chocolate pudding layer, either prepared from instant mix or homemade with cocoa, sugar, cornstarch, and milk; a cheesecake layer made by folding softened cream cheese into whipped cream and powdered sugar; and broken Oreo cookies. The cookies are crushed coarsely to retain some texture and separated for garnish.
The parfaits are layered in clear jars, alternating pudding, cookie crumbs, and cheesecake layers, then refrigerated for at least three hours to set. Topping with whipped cream and reserved cookie crumbs adds visual appeal and extra flavor. The dessert balances the richness of chocolate pudding with the creamy tang of cheesecake and the distinct taste of Oreo cookies.
These parfaits are convenient for portion control and presentation, making them suitable for parties or casual treats. The recipe's flexibility allows use of either instant or scratch-made pudding. Chilling time is important for the layers to meld and firm up.
Ingredients
CHOCOLATE LAYER
- 1 (5.9 ounce each) box instant chocolate pudding mix plus 3 cups milk, as required
OR
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 ¼ cups milk
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
CHEESECAKE LAYER
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
OTHER
- 1 (13.29 ounce each) package Oreo cookies
- Whipped Cream or whipped topping
- Cherry optional
Instructions
- Place cookies into a zippered bag and slightly crush using a rolling pin. You want them broken up but not completely into crushed.
- Remove 2 tablespoons of crumbs and set aside for garnish.
CHOCOLATE LAYER
- Box of Chocolate Pudding prepared according to directions
OR
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt, mix well. Add in cold milk, stir until combined.
- Turn heat onto medium high stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
- Allow to boil for 1 minute while stirring, remove from heat and stir in butter. Cool completely stirring occasionally to avoid a skin forming.
CHEESECAKE LAYER
- With an electric mixer, mix heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in softened cream cheese until mixed.
PARFAIT ASSEMBLY
- In a mason jar, layer the pudding, cookies, and cheesecake mixtures.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight before serving.
- Top with whipped cream or whipped topping and reserved cookie crumbs
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6desserts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 549 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 549 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 1615IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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