Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Cookies and Cream Dessert Cups featuring a crunchy chocolate cookie crust layered with creamy vanilla pudding and whipped topping, perfect for a no-bake treat that satisfies your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Pudding Layer
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Additional whipped topping, for layering (optional)
- 10 crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for topping
- Mini chocolate chips or cookie halves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter until well mixed. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of this mixture into the bottom of each dessert cup. Press down gently to form an even crust layer.
- Make the pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened. Carefully fold in the whipped topping and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the dessert cups: Spoon or pipe the pudding mixture over the cookie crusts in each cup, filling evenly. Add an optional layer of additional whipped topping on top if desired for extra creaminess.
- Add toppings and garnish: Sprinkle the crushed cookies over the whipped topping layer. Garnish with mini chocolate chips or halves of chocolate sandwich cookies for a decorative touch.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dessert cups for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set before serving.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 6 to 8 small dessert cups.
- You may substitute chocolate pudding mix for vanilla pudding for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Serving the dessert in clear cups highlights the contrasting layers for a visually appealing presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
