Description
This Pistachio Oreo Ice Cream Dessert is a delightful no-bake treat combining creamy vanilla ice cream, crunchy Oreo cookie crust, and the nutty flavor of pistachio pudding. Topped with hot fudge and whipped cream, it’s a perfect luscious dessert that can be prepared ahead and enjoyed chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 package (15.35 ounces) Double-Stuffed Oreo cookies
- 1 ½ cup salted butter, melted
Ice Cream Mixture
- 1.5 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
Toppings
- Hot fudge, for serving
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Soften Ice Cream: Set the vanilla ice cream out on the counter to soften while you prepare the Oreo crust, making it easier to mix later.
- Crush Oreo Cookies: Place all Oreo cookies into a large zip-lock bag and seal it. Use a rolling pin to crush the cookies into small chunks—chunky but not fine crumbs.
- Reserve Cookie Crumbs: Set aside one-third of the crushed Oreo cookies for the dessert topping.
- Make the Crust: Pour the remaining Oreo crumbs into a 9×13-inch baking pan. Pour the melted butter over the crumbs, mix thoroughly, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form an even crust.
- Mix Ice Cream and Cool Whip: In a large bowl, combine the softened vanilla ice cream and thawed Cool Whip. Whisk or stir until well blended.
- Add Pistachio Pudding: Stir in the instant pistachio pudding mix into the ice cream mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Assemble Dessert: Spread the pistachio ice cream mixture evenly over the Oreo crust in the pan. Sprinkle the reserved Oreo crumbs on top and gently press them down.
- Freeze: Cover the dessert and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight to set properly.
- Serve: Remove from the freezer 20 minutes before serving to allow easier slicing. Top each serving with hot fudge and whipped cream as desired. Enjoy your refreshing pistachio Oreo ice cream dessert!
Notes
- Allowing the ice cream to soften makes mixing easier and yields a smoother texture.
- Press the crust firmly to ensure it holds together when sliced.
- Freezing overnight improves texture and flavor blending.
- You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream if preferred.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pistachio pudding and use a vanilla pudding mix instead.
