Classic Cookies and Cream Dessert Cups
These delightful dessert cups feature a crunchy Oreo crust, a creamy, sweet cream cheese filling with cookie pieces, and a luscious whipped cream topping. Perfect for a quick and easy treat!
Equipment
- Food processor
- Dessert cups
- Large bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Separate chilled bowl
Ingredients
Crust
- 15-20 cookies Oreo Cookies
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5-10 Oreo cookies
Garnish (Optional)
- crushed cookies
- chocolate syrup
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Crust
- Crush 15-20 Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form; mix with 1/4 cup melted butter.
Chill Crust
- Press the cookie mixture firmly into 4-6 dessert cups and chill for at least 15 minutes.
Make the Cream Cheese Filling
- Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy in a large bowl.
Whip the Cream
- In a separate, chilled bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Combine and Fold
- Gently fold half of the whipped cream and 5-10 crushed Oreo cookies into the cream cheese mixture.
Layer and Assemble
- Spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling over the chilled cookie crusts in the dessert cups.
Top it Off
- Dollop or pipe the remaining whipped cream on top, then garnish with more cookie crumbs or chocolate syrup if desired.
Chill
- Refrigerate the dessert cups for at least 2-4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow them to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese and heavy cream are well chilled before whipping. You can adjust the amount of crushed cookies in the filling based on your preference for texture. These dessert cups are best enjoyed within 2-3 days but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.