This No Bake Chocolate Vanilla Layered Dessert is creamy, rich, and irresistibly delicious. With layers of buttery cookie crust, smooth vanilla filling, luscious chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping, it’s the perfect chilled dessert for parties, holidays, or anytime you need an easy no-bake treat.
Prep Time
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies or graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Vanilla Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping
Chocolate Layer
- 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
Topping
- 2 cups whipped topping
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish
Ingredient Notes
- Cookies: Chocolate sandwich cookies create a richer crust, while graham crackers give a lighter flavor.
- Whipped Topping: Store-bought whipped topping works best for stability.
- Pudding Mix: Instant pudding sets quickly and creates a creamy texture.
- Cream Cheese: Make sure it’s softened for a smooth filling.
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix crushed cookies with melted butter until combined.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form the crust. Chill for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in 1½ cups whipped topping.
- Spread the vanilla layer evenly over the chilled crust.
- In a separate bowl, whisk chocolate pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Spread pudding evenly over the vanilla layer.
- Top with remaining whipped topping.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
(Approximate per serving)
- Calories: 360
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
Tips
- Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Use a hot knife for cleaner slices.
- Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Variations
- Oreo Version: Use crushed Oreos for both crust and topping.
- Peanut Butter Twist: Add a peanut butter layer between vanilla and chocolate.
- Mocha Dessert: Mix instant coffee into the pudding layer.
- Strawberry Chocolate: Add sliced strawberries between layers for a fruity touch.