No-Bake Desserts for One
Oreo Dessert for One
One creamy cookies-and-cream dessert with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and a light cheesecake-style filling — easy, no-bake, and made just for one.
Servings
1 serving
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
≈ 470 kcal
Protein
≈ 5 g
Fat
≈ 34 g
Carbs
≈ 38 g
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
Ingredients
What you'll need.
- Oreo cookies or similar chocolate sandwich cookies3 cookies
- Cream cheese, softened40 g
- Heavy whipping cream, cold40 g
- Powdered sugar8 g
- Vanilla extract¼ tsp
- Fine saltTiny pinch
How to Make It
One cookies-and-cream dessert, step by step.
- 01
Crush the cookies
Roughly crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into a mixture of fine crumbs and small pieces. Set aside a little for the topping.
- 02
Make the cream cheese base
Add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a tiny pinch of salt to a small bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- 03
Whip the cream
In a separate small bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 04
Combine the filling
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and airy.
- 05
Add the cookie pieces
Fold most of the crushed cookies into the creamy filling, keeping a small amount aside for the top.
- 06
Assemble the dessert
Spoon the cookies-and-cream mixture into one small dessert cup or ramekin and smooth the top.
- 07
Chill
Refrigerate for about 30 minutes so the dessert becomes cooler and slightly firmer.
- 08
Finish and serve
Scatter the reserved cookie crumbs over the top and serve chilled.
SVI SWEET Tip
Keep some cookie pieces slightly chunky.
A mixture of fine crumbs and small cookie pieces gives the dessert more texture and keeps the cookies-and-cream flavor noticeable in every spoonful.
Substitutions
Make it work with what you have.
Chocolate sandwich cookies
Oreo cookies are the classic choice, but any similar chocolate sandwich cookie with a cream filling will work.
Cream cheese
Full-fat cream cheese gives the richest texture, while reduced-fat cream cheese can be used for a slightly lighter result.
Vanilla
Vanilla is optional, but a small amount helps round out the creamy filling.
Extra sweetness
Taste the filling before assembling. Depending on the cookies you use, you may prefer slightly less or slightly more powdered sugar.
Storage
Keep it chilled.
Refrigerator
Cover the dessert and refrigerate it for up to 2 days.
Texture
The cookie pieces gradually soften as the dessert sits, so it has the best contrast of creamy and crunchy textures on the first day.
Freezing
Freezing is not recommended because thawing can affect the smooth texture of the cream filling.
FAQ
A few helpful answers.
Does this Oreo dessert need to be chilled?
A short chill of about 30 minutes helps the filling firm slightly and gives the dessert a cooler, creamier texture.
Can I make it without cream cheese?
Cream cheese gives this version its cheesecake-style richness. Without it, the dessert will be lighter and more like cookies with whipped cream.
Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes. You can prepare it several hours ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator until serving.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes. Double all ingredients and divide the mixture between two individual dessert cups.
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