Chocolate Oreo Parfaits

This Oreo Parfait recipe is super simple, crazy delicious and make an impressive presentation with very little effort.  Take chocolate pudding to the next level with just a few simple ingredients.

Each creamy, dreamy individual chocolate parfait is loaded with crushed Oreos, whipped cream, chocolate, and cream cheese.  Definitely not the stuff that diets are made of, but absolutely delish.

Creamy Oreo Parfait

These chocolate Oreo parfaits can really take on whatever persona that you want.  Whether you are looking for a simple chocolate pudding for the kiddos or a slightly more sophisticated chocolate mousse parfait for the grown-ups, we’ve got you.

For a baby shower, serve in mini mason jars or even martini glasses topped with a maraschino cherry.  Or, for a kids birthday party serve in plastic cups and load on the sprinkles.  

And if you love parfaits, be sure to try our Lemon Raspberry Parfait, Coconut Cream Parfait, and our Lemon Curd Parfait too.

Key Ingredients

• Heavy Cream – any type of heavy whipping cream will work.
• Chocolate – we used semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you could use any type of chocolate bars or even milk chocolate if you want.
• Cream Cheese – make sure that your cream cheese is at room temperature and soft enough to mix with the whipped cream.
• Powdered Sugar – it’s a good idea to sift your powdered sugar to remove any lumps prior to using.
• Vanilla Extract – pure vanilla extract tastes best.
• Oreos – you can crush your own Oreos by putting them between two layers of parchment and rolling a rolling pin over them.  Or, you can buy the already crushed!

How to Make This Oreo Parfait Dessert

Chocolate Ganache/ Chocolate Mousse

1. Heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it comes to a simmer.  Place chocolate chips in a large bowl and pour the hot cream over the chocolate.  
2. Mix and cool.  Let it sit for a couple minutes to melt the chocolate, then whisk the chocolate and cream together until smooth.
3. Chill in the refrigerator.  Place a piece of plastic wrap directly over the ganache, then allow it to cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes (or overnight).

Whipped Cream Mixture

1. Whip cream.  In a stand mixer or electric mixer with the whisk attachment, whip cream on high until soft peaks form.  Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar while mixing, then transfer to another bowl.
2. Add cream cheese.  Add the room temperature cream cheese to the mixer and whip on high until light and fluffy.
3. Fold it all together.  Carefully add in one scoop of whipped cream at a time until the cream cheese and whipped cream are combined.

How to Assemble Oreo Chocolate Parfaits

1. Whip the ganache.  When you’re ready to assemble the parfaits, remove the chocolate ganache from the fridge and whip with a hand mixer, or in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, until light and fluffy – about 2-3 minutes.
2. Prep piping bags.  Scoop the whipped cream mixture and whipped chocolate ganache into separate piping bags and cut the tips off.
3. Assemble each layer.  In the bottom of a small jar or cup, add a few tablespoons of crushed Oreos. Next, pipe in a layer of whipped cream, then a layer of chocolate ganache. Repeat the layers of Oreos, whipped topping and chocolate ganache one more time so that there are 2 layers of each. 
4. Serve.  Garnish the top with a bit more whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed Oreos, then serve immediately.  Enjoy!

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

• If you don’t have a lot of time and need a quick and easy shortcut, you can substitute Cool Whip for the whipped cream cheesecake layer.
• Try making with different flavors of Oreos, other types of crushed cookies, or even chopped candy bars.   
• Add different mix-ins such as vanilla pudding, mini marshmallows, caramel sauce, Homemade Chocolate Syrup, Hot Fudge, Strawberries, Easy Strawberry Sauce, candied nuts or maraschino cherries. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some more chocolate desserts that we love!

• Chocolate Fondue
• Homemade Oreo Cookies
• Peanut Butter Bars
• Chocolate Covered Strawberries
• Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
• No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
• Chewy Chocolate Brownies
• Homemade Hot Fudge
• Chocolate Cream Puffs
• More Desserts

These Chocolate Oreo Parfaits are loaded with crushed Oreos, whipped cream, chocolate ganache and cream cheese.  This chocolate parfait is simple, delicious and makes an impressive presentation with very little effort!