Chocolate oreo parfaits are a sweet treat that is easy to make and hard to resist!
This simple dessert is made with a mocha pudding filling, topped with crushed Oreos, and whipped topped. It is a quick dessert that friends will love. So make them for birthdays, parties, or any day a craving hits! The problem is going to be not eating the whole batch at once.
Chocolate Oreo Parfaits
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Best Chocolate Pudding Parfait
- These are the perfect parfait cups to make for serving at a buffet table. They have such a nice presentation.
- There is no need to heat up the kitchen, making these the best no-bake dessert for those hot summer days.
- The crushed oreo cookies make a layer that soaks up all the sweet goodness of the creamy pudding mixture.
- It is so easy to vary the flavor of this dessert. Use different flavors of Oreo cookies, from mint to vanilla, and everything in between.
Ingredients & Variations
OREOS: The oreo cookies are used between the layers and as the crushed topping. The most popular oreo cookie is what this recipe calls for (those black and white classics), but don’t hesitate to experiment and try the toffee crunch, chocolate hazelnut, mint-flavored, chocolate creme, or sweet birthday cake just to name a few.
Other types of cookies could also be used, like chocolate chip, peanut butter, or maple fudge.
PUDDING MIXTURE: A simple box of pudding mix, some coffee, and cream are combined for a decadent and smooth layer. This recipe calls for chocolate pudding, but this would also work, with vanilla, even butterscotch.
COFFEE: Use decaffeinated or caffeinated coffee or use a coffee substitute. This can also be replaced with some dry hot chocolate for an over-the-top chocolatey flavor.
WHIPPED TOPPING: Cool whip or premade whip cream is an easy option for a whipped topping, this can be found in the freezer section of the supermarket.
How to Make an Oreo Parfait
This no-bake dessert recipe is so simple and so decadent.
- Mix pudding, cream, and coffee.
- Mix some of the pudding with the whipped topping.
- Crush cookies. Add to each individual cup (per the recipe below).
- Layer the pudding, and then the cookies.
To serve, sprinkle with crushed cookies and some whipped topping and dig in!
Tips for Success
- These can be made ahead of time, assembled, and refrigerated. This will make the cookies even softer, as they absorb most of the pudding mixture.
- To keep the cookies crisp, crush the cookies, make the pudding and then assemble just before serving.
- These yummy parfaits also freeze very well, and taste almost like cookie ice cream!
For Serving, to impress guests serve these in wine goblets or larger liqueur glasses. Or for outdoor occasions or birthday parties, use plastic clear cups. And maybe add a little maraschino cherry on top for a dash of red and extra sweetness!
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Chocolate Oreo Parfaits
Ingredients
- 1 (3.9 ounce package) instant chocolate pudding
- 1 ⅓ cup half and half
- ⅔ cup strong brewed coffee cooled
- 1 (8 ounce tub) whipped topping thawed
- 20 Oreos or equivalent, cookies, crushed into chunky consistency
- 6 Oreos crushed for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Mix pudding mix, cream, and coffee in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set aside for about 5 min.
- In another medium bowl, add ½ the chocolate pudding (reserving the other half) and begin adding the whipped topping to it in several increments, gently folding it in.
- Set aside and prepare 4 glasses to create your parfaits in.
- Add equal amounts of the crushed cookies to the bottom of each glass.
- Add a layer of chocolate pudding, a layer of the chocolate topping mix, then crushed cookies. Repeat this process again for each glass.
- Finish with a sprinkling of crushed cookies and a decorative dollop of Whipped topping.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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These were a perfect simple dessert to make with the kids. They were nice and chocolaty, so even the adults were satisfied, great recipe!
So happy everyone enjoyed them Mikayla!
This is absolutely a delectable and delicious dessert. My kids went gaga over these. We all enjoyed it and they already want me to make this parfait next weekend again. Thanks for sharing.
So happy to hear they love the parfaits so much!
I tried this recipe. It looked too tempting to leave. And we just had a lovely treat. It came out just perfect. Lovely recipe.
So glad to hear Aditi!
My mouth is literally watering. I wish this Oreo Mocha Parfaits were in front of me.
That makes two of us Maggie!
Such a great idea for a quick dessert. Will definitely keep this recipe handy!
Yes, perfect for a last minute dessert Jacqueline!
This Oreo mocha parfaits look fantastic. One of the best combo and my favorite, addictive dessert. I will soon try this version
You’ll be so glad you did Kushigalu!
I was blown away by how easy this is! Such a fun treat, and the best part… is you can keep it in the fridge for those much needed pick-me-ups lately. So easy, so good, and will be a regular in this house!
Agree Candice, love that it can be made ahead!
I love these Oreo mocha parfaits! Perfect dessert and your recipe is so easy! I will make them for our next gathering.
cant see recipe
Do you use instant pudding or the regular cooked kind for this recipe? Can’t wait to try it! Thanks!
Do you make up pudding mix then add coffee and cream or just the powder?
What do you do if you cannot stand the taste of coffee?