Cookies & Cream Deam Pie ("Oreo Pie")

COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE ("OREO PIE")

6/18/2023

Cookies & Cream Dream Pie ("Oreo Pie")

If you're looking for a special dessert that’s sure to impress, you’re going to love Cookies & Cream Dream Pie, also referred to as “Oreo Pie” at my house! Silky-smooth, rich and packed with the delicious flavor of Oreos, this family favorite is fast and so easy to make!

Crushed Oreos and melted butter create a buttery and crunchy base, and filled with a light and fluffy vanilla and Oreo mousse, giving it a deliciously rich and chocolatey flavor. Topped with a swirl of sweetened whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed Oreo cookies, this sweet and creamy pie is calling your name! I also make this as Mini Oreo Cookies & Cream Dream Pies, or as Oreo Cookies & Cream Dream Bars for easy serving for a crowd. Enjoy!

Cookies & Cream Dream Pie ("Oreo Pie")

WHAT MAKES THIS CREAM PIE A "DREAM" PIE?

Texture: This is an extra light and fluffy pie. The Oreo cookie crumbs inside the filling soften slightly when chilled, so you'll have a gloriously creamy contrast to the crunchy crust beneath it.
Flavor: If you like Oreo cookies, you will LOVE this pie! Many Oreo cookie pie recipes contain cream cheese, which gives you more of a cheesecake flavor. With no cream cheese in this recipe, this is simply chock-full of rich chocolate and Oreo flavor!
Ease: This is one of the easiest desserts you'll ever make - easy enough for a beginner! My little ones LOVE helping to make this pie!
Baking: The Oreo crust bakes for just a few minutes in the oven, creating a more structured and buttery crust. While the crust is cooling down, you'll prepare the creamy filling.
In a rush? You can prepare this ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze.
Versatile: Making for a crowd? You can prepare this as Mini Oreo Cookies & Cream Dream Pies or bake in a baking pan as Oreo Cookies & Cream Dream Bars for easy serving to a crowd - perfect for potlucks and special celebrations! And with so many flavor variations, this pie is one that EVERYONE loves!

Cookies & Cream Dream Pie ("Oreo Pie")

START WITH AN EASY OREO COOKIE CRUST:

With only two ingredients, Oreo cookies and melted butter, it's easy to make a homemade Oreo cookie crust. If you're in a hurry, you can also use a purchased Oreo Cookie Crust, but note that it is a smaller pie (eight-inch rather than nine-inch). Besides, homemade just tastes better!

CREAMY FILLING:

Similar to other no-bake desserts, we'll be doing something similar with this recipe - but there's no cream cheese! Heavy whipping cream adds a stable, yet unbelievably creamy foundation, and the addition of Cool Whip gives you a fluffy and light texture. There’s no need for gelatin, cornstarch, cream cheese or any other thickening ingredients.

TOP WITH HOMEMADE SWEETENED WHIPPED CREAM:

A swirl of homemade Sweetened Whipped Cream on top adds a beautiful finishing touch. Sprinkled with additional Oreo cookie crumbs, this beauty tastes even better than it looks!

Cookies & Cream Dream Pie ("Oreo Pie")

RECIPE VARIATIONS:

OREO COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Love Oreos? To make a DOUBLE OREO Cookies & Cream Dream Pie, substitute Oreo Cookies ‘n Crème Instant Pudding for the instant vanilla pudding in the filling.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DREAM PIE: Use Oreos for the pie crust, but replace the cookies in the filling with crushed crispy chocolate chip cookies, and top the sweetened whipped cream with mini chocolate chip cookies for garnish. A cookie pie fit for a cookie monster!
CHOCOLATE COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Chocolate Instant Pudding or Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding for the vanilla instant pudding.
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies or Nutter Butter Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies. Add one cup creamy peanut butter to the filling. Top with sweetened whipped cream and garnish with chopped miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
BANANA COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Golden Oreo Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies in the crust. For the filling, substitute Banana Instant Pudding in place of the vanilla pudding mix. Pour half of filling in prepared crust, smooth and then top with sliced bananas. Top with remaining filling and smooth the top evenly. Top with sweetened whipped cream and garnish with fresh banana slices.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE CHEESECAKE DREAM PIE: Substitute Golden Oreo Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies in the crust. For the filling, substitute Cheesecake Instant Pudding and add one (3 oz.) package of strawberry jello (powder mix) in place of the vanilla pudding mix. Stir in 2 cups of diced strawberry pieces in place of the cookie crumbs in the filling.
CHEESECAKE COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Golden Oreo Cookies or Honey Graham Crackers for the regular Oreo Cookies. For the filling, substitute Cheesecake Instant Pudding in place of the vanilla pudding mix. Top with cherry pie filling, blueberry pie filling or top with Fresh Strawberry Sauce. Garnish with swirls of sweetened whipped cream.
BUTTER PECAN CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Keebler Pecan Sandies Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies, and sprinkle top with English toffee bits for garnish.

Cookies & Cream Dream Pie ("Oreo Pie")

MORE CREAM PIE DREAM PIE VARIATIONS:

LEMON COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Lemon Oreo Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies, and Lemon Instant Pudding for the Vanilla Instant Pudding.
PISTACHIO COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Golden Oreo Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies, and Pistachio Instant Pudding for the Vanilla Instant Pudding. Garnish sweetened whipped cream with a sprinkle of roasted pistachios.
CHOCOLATE COCONUT CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Coconut Instant Pudding for the Vanilla Instant Pudding; substitute 1 cup sweetened coconut rather than cookie crumbs in the pie filling.
MINT COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies (or Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies) in the crust, and York Pudding & Pie Filling (chocolate mint flavor) for the vanilla pudding in the filling. Use crushed mint sandwich cookies (or Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies) in the filling, reserving some crumbs for garnish.
PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Golden Oreo Cookies or Pumpkin Spice Oreo Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies in the crust and filling. For the filling, substitute Pumpkin Spice Instant Pudding in place of the vanilla pudding mix. Garnish with swirls of sweetened whipped cream, and garnish with candy pumpkins or candy corn.
BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Golden Oreo Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies in the crust and filling, and Butterscotch Instant Pudding for the Vanilla Instant Pudding in the pie filling. Sprinkle butterscotch chips on top of topping.
MINI OREO COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIES: Use a regular-sized muffin pan rather than a pie plate. Spray with non-stick baking spray or place a parchment-paper cupcake liner in each well. Divide cookie crumb crust evenly in each section, and press each mini-crust firmly and evenly. (I recommend using a small glass to evenly press in each section.) This recipe makes 12 mini-sized pies.
OREO COOKIES & CREAM DREAM BARS: Prepare in a 9x13 oblong pan, pressing the crumb crust evenly on the bottom (and not up the sides). I usually line the pan with parchment paper and use that to “lift” the bars out of the pan before cutting and serving. Cut into squares for easy serving for a crowd – always a big hit!

CAN I MAKE THIS PIE GLUTEN FREE?

It is really easy to make this pudding pie gluten free by using gluten free Oreos (or other gluten-free cookies variations) for the crust. All of the other ingredients in the recipe are naturally gluten free!

Cookies & Cream Dream Pie ("Oreo Pie")

COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE ("OREO PIE")

If you're looking for a special dessert that’s sure to impress, you’re going to love Cookies & Cream Dream Pie, also referred to as “Oreo Pie” at my house! Silky-smooth, rich and packed with the delicious flavor of Oreos, this family favorite is fast and so easy to make! Crushed Oreos and melted butter create a buttery and crunchy base, and filled with a light and fluffy vanilla and Oreo mousse, giving it a deliciously rich and chocolatey flavor. Topped with a swirl of sweetened whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed Oreo cookies, this sweet and creamy pie is calling your name! I also make this as Mini Oreo Cookies & Cream Dream Pies, or as Oreo Cookies & Cream Dream Bars for easy serving for a crowd.

Cookies & Cream Dream Pie ("Oreo Pie")

INGREDIENTS:
CRUST:
22 regular OREO cookies (not Double-Stuf)(about 2 cups or 250g)
5 Tablespoons (72g) unsalted butter (melted)

PIE FILLING:
2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups (24 oz) heavy whipping cream (very cold)
8 oz cool whip (thawed)
18 regular OREO cookies (about 2 cups chopped, crumbled or fine crumbs)

TOPPING
1 cup (8 ounces) heavy whipping cream (very cold)
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
9 regular OREO cookies (about 1 cup crumbles or fine crumbs)

HOW I MAKE THIS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
PREPARE CRUST: In a blender or food processor, pulse the Oreos (entire cookies, including the filling) into fine crumbs. (Or place in a large ziplock freezer bag and smash gently but firmly with a rolling pin until cookies are crumbled.)
In a large bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture evenly into a 9 inch pie pan, evenly across the bottom and up the sides to make a thick and even crust. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or firm pressure from your hands to pack the crust down. Bake for 10 minutes in pre-heated oven. Allow to cool as you prepare the filling.
PREPARE FILLING: In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, combine the pudding mix and icy cold heavy cream with an electric mixer until well blended - the mixture will be very thick.
Add the cool whip, mix on low just until combined. The mixture will become fluffy and creamy at this point. Fold in Oreo crumbs, just until evenly blended.
Spoon filling into prepared pie crust, smoothing top evenly.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, up to overnight.
PREPARE TOPPING: Right before serving, place mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes. Remove from freezer, and immediately combine heavy cream, powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract. Beat on a stand mixer or with a hand mixer for 4-5 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat – or you’ll have sweet butter!
Swirl sweetened whipped cream on top of pie, or pipe around the outside edge. Sprinkle with crushed Oreos.
Refrigerate pie until ready to serve. Pie will stay fresh in an air-tight container refrigerated for up to 4 days.

YIELD: One 9-inch pie (or 12 mini-sized pies)

RECIPE NOTES:

COOKIE NOTES: For best results, use regular Oreo cookies, not double-stuffed.
HOW MANY OREOS IN A PACKAGE? A standard 14.3 oz package of Oreos contains 36 Oreos.
MAKE-AHEAD INSTRUCTIONS: You can make the pie and cover with plastic wrap, and chill it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 10 days. No need to thaw before topping with sweetened whipped cream.

RECIPE VARIATIONS:

OREO COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Love Oreos? To make a DOUBLE OREO Cookies & Cream Dream Pie, substitute Oreo Cookies ‘n Crème Instant Pudding for the instant vanilla pudding in the filling.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DREAM PIE: Use Oreos for the pie crust, but replace the cookies in the filling with crushed crispy chocolate chip cookies, and top the sweetened whipped cream with mini chocolate chip cookies for garnish. A cookie pie fit for a cookie monster!
CHOCOLATE COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Chocolate Instant Pudding or Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding for the vanilla instant pudding.
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies or Nutter Butter Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies. Add one cup creamy peanut butter to the filling. Top with sweetened whipped cream and garnish with chopped miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
BANANA COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Golden Oreo Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies in the crust. For the filling, substitute Banana Instant Pudding in place of the vanilla pudding mix. Pour half of filling in prepared crust, smooth and then top with sliced bananas. Top with remaining filling and smooth the top evenly. Top with sweetened whipped cream and garnish with fresh banana slices.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE CHEESECAKE DREAM PIE: Substitute Golden Oreo Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies in the crust. For the filling, substitute Cheesecake Instant Pudding and add one (3 oz.) package of strawberry jello (powder mix) in place of the vanilla pudding mix. Stir in 2 cups of diced strawberry pieces in place of the cookie crumbs in the filling.
CHEESECAKE COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Golden Oreo Cookies or Honey Graham Crackers for the regular Oreo Cookies. For the filling, substitute Cheesecake Instant Pudding in place of the vanilla pudding mix. Top with cherry pie filling, blueberry pie filling or top with Fresh Strawberry Sauce. Garnish with swirls of sweetened whipped cream.
BUTTER PECAN CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Keebler Pecan Sandies Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies, and sprinkle top with English toffee bits for garnish.
LEMON COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Lemon Oreo Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies, and Lemon Instant Pudding for the Vanilla Instant Pudding.
PISTACHIO COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Golden Oreo Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies, and Pistachio Instant Pudding for the Vanilla Instant Pudding. Garnish sweetened whipped cream with a sprinkle of roasted pistachios.
CHOCOLATE COCONUT CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Coconut Instant Pudding for the Vanilla Instant Pudding; substitute 1 cup sweetened coconut rather than cookie crumbs in the pie filling.
MINT COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies (or Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies) in the crust, and York Pudding & Pie Filling (chocolate mint flavor) for the vanilla pudding in the filling. Use crushed mint sandwich cookies (or Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies) in the filling, reserving some crumbs for garnish.
PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Golden Oreo Cookies or Pumpkin Spice Oreo Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies in the crust and filling. For the filling, substitute Pumpkin Spice Instant Pudding in place of the vanilla pudding mix. Garnish with swirls of sweetened whipped cream, and garnish with candy pumpkins or candy corn.
BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: Substitute Golden Oreo Cookies for the regular Oreo Cookies in the crust and filling, and Butterscotch Instant Pudding for the Vanilla Instant Pudding in the pie filling. Sprinkle butterscotch chips on top of topping.
MINI OREO COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIES: Use a regular-sized muffin pan rather than a pie plate. Spray with non-stick baking spray or place a parchment-paper cupcake liner in each well. Divide cookie crumb crust evenly in each section, and press each mini-crust firmly and evenly. (I recommend using a small glass to evenly press in each section.) This recipe makes 12 mini-sized pies.
OREO COOKIES & CREAM DREAM BARS: Prepare in a 9x13 oblong pan, pressing the crumb crust evenly on the bottom (and not up the sides). I usually line the pan with parchment paper and use that to “lift” the bars out of the pan before cutting and serving. Cut into squares for easy serving for a crowd – always a big hit!
GLUTEN FREE COOKIES & CREAM DREAM PIE: You can easily make this recipe Gluten-Free by substituting Gluten-Free Oreo Cookies (or other gluten-free cookies) in the crust and filling.

Original recipe created by Snowflakes & Coffeecakes June 2013; revised and reposted June 2023.

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