Mini Oreo Pudding Trifle is an easy dessert recipe. And it is pretty tasty too… who doesn’t love Oreo cookies and chocolate pudding? This is my favorite 10-minute pudding recipe. And that is including the cooking time! Of course, it takes a while to cool down but, I have found ways to speed that up! It is explained down below.
This mini trifle dish is so photogenic and the individual trifles hold the perfect serving size. This is such a fun dessert to make and to eat. Definitely a crowd pleaser!
Tips for Making Mini Oreo Pudding Trifle
First, the Oreo cookies need to be blended into fine crumbs. I do this in the food processor and if that isn’t available then add all the cookies to a zip lock bag, zip it closed, and roll with a rolling pin until the crumbs are at the right consistency. Either layer the crumbs into the bottom of individual serving dishes or into a 9 x 13 baking pan. Depending on the size of the dishes there should be enough for around 6 individual servings. Next, I make the whipped topping and store it in the fridge until time to finish assembling the desserts. Lastly, the pudding can be made by adding all but two of the ingredients to a saucepan at the same time. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute, remove from the heat and add the two remaining ingredients! Super easy!
To cool the pudding quickly I usually immerse the saucepan into a bowl of ice water for about 20 minutes or until sufficiently cooled. Press plastic wrap directly onto the top of the pudding to prevent a “skin” from forming. Store the pudding in the refrigerator until time to make the dessert or go ahead and layer over the crumbs. Add the whipped topping and garnish with remaining cookie crumbs! The handy printable recipe is below⬇️.
Substitutions or Variations
If you want to make a vanilla pudding then just leave the cocoa out. All the other ingredients stay the same. I have made both versions multiple times! Another substitution for the pudding is to use instant. The instant pudding gives really good results and is perfect for busy days.
Oreo cookies come in lots of flavors now. One variation that I like to make of Mini Oreo Pudding Trifle Recipe is with lemon oreo crumbs, homemade lemon pudding, and whipped cream… Another one is S’mores Oreo cookie crumbs, chocolate pudding, and toasted marshmallows for a topping instead of whipped cream. The variations are endless!
Cool Whip can be used in the place of the whipped cream with good results and will make prep time faster. Also, Cool Whip will hold up better at room temperature. This is great when the dessert needs to sit out for a while at a potluck or birthday party.
Mini Oreo Pudding Trifle Recipe
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
servings15
minutes10
minutesThe easiest and most delicious pudding dessert! I would like to say that the homemade chocolate pudding is the star of this recipe but, when you have Oreo cookies…
Ingredients
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3 large egg yolks, beaten
3 cups whole milk
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
30 oreo cookies, crushed
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- Whipped Cream
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
Directions
- Stir together the dry ingredients in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Stir in the egg yolks and the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute or until the pudding thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the butter and vanilla. Fill a large bowl with ice and some water. Place the saucepan of pudding into the ice water. Cover the hot pudding with plastic wrap, pressing down onto the top, to prevent skin from forming. Cool completely.
- Layer the Oreo cookie crumbs into the bottom of individual serving dishes, or into the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish. Layer the pudding over the crumbs and end with the whipped cream. Garnish with cookie crumbs. Refrigerate leftovers for up to three days, tightly covered.
- Whipped Cream
- Add heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to an electric mixer bowl and whip on med/high speed until soft peaks form.
Notes
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Fudge is always a favorite dessert to make around here!