Ingredients
Method
Step-by-Step
- Crush 24 Oreo cookies, including the cream centers, into fine crumbs using a food processor or a sealed bag and rolling pin. Mix the crumbs thoroughly with the melted butter.
- Press the buttered crumbs firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Chill or freeze the crust for 20–30 minutes while preparing the filling.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed so no cream cheese lumps remain.
- Fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until evenly combined. Use a gentle hand and avoid overmixing so the filling stays light and fluffy.
- Fold in the 10–12 roughly chopped Oreos, distributing the cookie pieces throughout the filling. Spoon the mixture into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Garnish with 4–6 crushed or halved Oreos and add whipped cream if desired. Refrigerate the finished pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the firmest slices.
Notes
Do not remove the cream filling from the Oreos used for the crust. For cleaner slices, chill overnight or freeze the pie for 30–45 minutes immediately before cutting without freezing it solid.
