Description

Golden Oreo Sand Pudding is a fun and delicious no-bake dessert that mimics a sandbox treat using crushed Golden Oreo cookies and creamy pudding layers. This creative recipe layers crushed cookies with a smooth mixture of cream cheese, vanilla instant pudding, and whipped topping, making it an easy and delightful dessert perfect for gatherings and kids alike.

Ingredients

Scale

Cookie Crumbs

13.29 ounces Golden Oreos (centers scraped out)
4 classic Oreo cookies (centers scraped out)

Filling

8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2/3 cup powdered sugar
6.8 ounces vanilla instant pudding (two 3.4 ounce boxes)
2 3/4 cups milk (2%)
12 ounces whipped topping (thawed)

Instructions

Scrape Cream from Oreos: Carefully remove the center cream filling from both the Golden Oreos and classic Oreos. Set the cream aside or discard.
Crush Oreos: Place the scraped Golden Oreos and classic Oreos into a food processor and pulse until the cookies are crushed into a sand-like texture, resembling fine crumbs.
Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, and powdered sugar until smooth, creamy, and well combined.
Prepare Pudding: In another bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mixes with the milk until the mixture thickens. Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture thoroughly.
Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese and pudding mixture to keep it light and airy, combining without deflating the topping.
Layering: Using 9-ounce plastic cups or a bucket, layer the dessert starting with approximately 1/4 cup of the crushed cookie crumbs, then spread a layer of the pudding mixture. Alternate layers of cookie crumbs and pudding until all are used, making sure to finish with a final layer of cookie crumbs to resemble ‘sand.’
Serve: Scoop out the layered dessert using shovels or spoons and enjoy this playful, sandy-textured pudding treat.

Notes

For a firmer texture, chill the pudding mixture for 30 minutes before layering.
Use a plastic bucket and toy shovels to enhance the sandbox theme when serving.
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother mixing.
You can substitute whipped topping with freshly whipped cream for a fresher taste.
The recipe yields about 6 servings depending on portion size.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Golden Oreo pudding, no bake dessert, Oreo sand pudding, vanilla pudding dessert, easy summer dessert