: Cream Cheese Oreo Dessert

Preparation

1️⃣ Prepare the Oreo Base

1. Crush the cookies: Add the 30 Oreo cookies to a food processor and pulse until they reach a fine, sand-like crumb. The finer the grind, the more cohesive and smooth the base will be once pressed into the pan.
2. Mix with butter: Pour the melted butter over the crushed Oreos and stir until every crumb is evenly coated. The mixture should resemble damp sand and hold together when pressed.
3. Form the crust: Transfer the mixture to a 22–24 cm square or round pan. Press it down firmly using the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed glass to create a tight, even crust without gaps.
4. Chill: Refrigerate the crust for 10–15 minutes to help it firm up before adding the cream layer. This ensures clean layers when slicing the dessert later.

2️⃣ Make the Creamy Layer

1. Beat the cream cheese: Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps. This step helps create a light, silky base.
2. Add sugar and vanilla: Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined and creamy.
3. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Whipping it separately gives the dessert a lighter, airier texture.
4. Fold together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Take care not to deflate the whipped cream—lifting from the bottom and folding over helps maintain fluffiness.
5. Add crushed Oreos: Stir in the coarsely crushed Oreos to add texture and bursts of cookie flavor throughout the creamy layer.
   

   3️⃣ Assemble the Dessert