Cookies And Cream Pie

This irresistible Cookies and Cream Pie is the ultimate Oreo dessert recipe for Oreo lovers! It combines the rich flavors of white and dark chocolate with a luscious, creamy white chocolate filling loaded with crushed Oreo sandwich cookies and candy bar pieces. Best of all, the decadent no-bake filling comes together without turning on the oven, making this an easy and indulgent dessert for any occasion.

Easy Cookies And Cream Pie Recipe

The inspiration behind the classic combination of cookies and cream must surely come from our age-old love of cookies and milk, don’t you think? At least, that’s what I like to tell myself! For this pie, I chose to make the crust with crushed Oreo cookies, but in a pinch, a ready-made chocolate cookie crust works just as well.

The rich chocolate cookie crust develops an almost brownie-like flavor after being combined with butter and sugar and baked until perfectly set. Be sure to let the crust cool completely before adding the luscious white chocolate cream filling so the heat doesn’t affect its smooth, creamy texture.

This Cookies and Cream Pie is one of those oh-so-easy Oreo cookie desserts that is sure to please both chocolate and white chocolate lovers alike. Whether you serve it at Easter, as a sweet ending to a summer barbecue, alongside the Thanksgiving pies in November, or as part of your Christmas dessert spread, this irresistible pie is perfect for any occasion. And when it comes right down to it, the best pie is the one in front of me.

Key ingredients you’ll need to make Cookies and Cream Pie with an oreo crust: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card and quantities.)

• Chocolate Cookie Crumbs – You’ll need crushed Oreo cookie crumbs for the chocolatey crust.
• Butter – Salted butter or unsalted butter to add moisture to the cookie crumbs.
• Granulated Sugar – Sugar melts while baking and stabilizes the cookie crumbs.
• Liquid – Three cups half and half or heavy whipping cream makes the filling super creamy.
• Cream Cheese – 8 ounces softened cream cheese stabilizes the pudding mixture.
• Instant Pudding Mix – Two boxes of instant white chocolate pudding mix.
• Oreo Cookies – 15 Oreo cookies roughly chopped for the filling.
• Candy Bars – Chopped cookies and cream candy bars for the filling and for garnishing.
• Whipped Cream – One tub of whipped topping like Cool Whip or 2 cups sweetened fresh whipped cream for the topping.

How to Make the Best Cookies and Cream Pie Recipe

• Heat Oven and Make Crust – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix together the fine crumb cookie crumbs, melted butter and sugar. Press mixture firmly onto the bottom and sides of a 10-inch pie plate.
• Bake the Crust – Bake the oreo pie crust per the recipe until set. Cool completely.
• Make the Filling – Whip together the half and half, cream cheese and both boxes of pudding mix. Beat for 2-3 minutes until smooth and thickened.
• Mix-Ins – By hand stir the chopped cookies and candy bar pieces into the pudding cream cheese mixture.
• Transfer to Crust – Spread the cookies and cream filling into the oreo cookie crust.
• Frost – Top with whipped cream and garnish with reserved chopped cookies and candy bar.
• Refrigerate – Chill Cookies and Cream Pie for 4 hours or overnight to set. Store leftovers chilled.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Cookies Cream Pie

• One deep dish 9-inch or 10-inch pie pan or dish.
• Electric mixer. You can use a stand mixer or a hand mixer.
• Large bowl or medium bowl.
• Rubber spatula.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
• Rolling pin or a food processor.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Use Any Brand of Cookies for the Crust – It’s sometimes more cost effective to use a private label brand of chocolate sandwich cookies. I’ve made this pie both ways using Oreos and store brand chocolate sandwich cookies. Either way, it’s delicious.
• Heavy Cream – You could use cold milk or heavy whipping cream in place of half and half for the pie filling. Half and half or heavy whipping cream will lend the most rich and creamy texture which is why it’s used in the Oreo dessert.
• Pudding Substitution – If you’re unable to find white chocolate cheesecake pudding mix cheesecake pudding mix would be a tasty substitute.
• When to Serve Cookies and Cream Pie – This pie is perfect for the holiday gatherings, entertaining friends, picnics, potluck parties or any occasion when pies are on the menu.

How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream

You Can Make Homemade Whipped Cream! If you prefer making your own whipped heavy cream for the filling, you can. To make homemade sweetened whipped cream:

• Pop the beaters of an electric mixer and large mixing bowl into the freezer for 15 minutes to chill.
• Once chilled, remove from the freezer and add one pint of heavy cream plus 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the bowl.
• Begin whipping on medium-high speed. While whipping, gradually add 1/4-1/3 cup of granulated sugar.
• Beat the cream until stiff peaks form being careful not to over beat, then proceed with the recipe as written. You’ll need 1-2 cups for garnishing the top.

Storage and Leftovers

• Make-Ahead Tip – You can make this cookies n cream pie up to 2 days in advance and pop it into the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve it. When doing so, wait and top with crushed cookies the day you’re serving it.
• Leftovers – Store Cookies and Cream Pie chilled in the refrigerator for up to 5 days covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
• Freezer Storage – You can also freeze this pie for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and enjoy.

More Easy Pie Recipes To Make

I once heard someone say they only loved three kinds of pie. Cold, room temperature and warm. I completely concur, pie is an all time favorite for my family. More pie inspiration you may also like to try:

• No Bake Triple Berry Icebox Pie is ideal for your a Patriotic celebration.
• Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie is a holiday favorite!
• Vintage Millionaire Pie is always a winning choice filled with crushed pineapple, toasted pecans and maraschino cherries.
• You may have everything you need to whip up a Chess Pie for dessert.
• Candy bar lovers will flip for my no bake Butterfinger Pie.
• If you like German Chocolate Cake you’ll love German Chocolate Pie.
• You may also like this recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Pie from Food and Family.

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Helpful Kitchen Items: 

• Deep Dish Pie Pan
• Mixer
• Measuring Set
• Mixing Bowls