Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Dream

By srumbel

Like chocolate? Peanut butter? Oreos? Cool whip? Who doesn’t?!? This Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Dream is a celebration of all things delicious! Better gather some friends to share, because this is one dreamy dessert you won’t be able to eat all on your own.
from thepajamachef.com

Ingredients

• 1 package Oreo cookies [14.3 ounces]
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter [I used Peter Pan Natural]
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 8 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
• 16 ounces Cool Whip, softened and divided
• 1 large package instant chocolate pudding mix [5.9 ounces]
• 2 cups milk
• 8 mini [or 4 regular] Reese’s, chopped OR 2 regular Butterfinger candy bars, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Grease a 9×13 inch pan OR two 8-10 inch pie pans with cooking spray.

Crush Oreos into fine crumbs [I used my food processor], then stir in melted butter. Press into prepared pan, on the bottom of the 9×13 inch pan or along the bottom and sides of the pie pans.

Next, with an electric mixer, blend together peanut butter, powdered sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in half of the Cool Whip.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk [this will be less milk than the package calls for] and let rest for 2-3 minutes to set.

Meanwhile, spread peanut butter mixture on top of Oreo crust. When the pudding has firmed up a bit, spread evenly on top of peanut butter mixture. Top with remaining Cool Whip, then sprinkle with candy. Cover gently and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.

This dessert is best the day it is made, but will keep in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze it and defrost in the refrigerator for about 24 hours before serving. It tastes as good as new, though the layers don’t look as pretty. Enjoy!

Servings: 12+