These Chocolate Oreo Parfaits are 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.
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Easy Chocolate Parfait Recipe with Oreos
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.
These creamy, dreamy individual chocolate cheesecake parfaits are loaded with crushed Oreos, whipped cream, chocolate and cream cheese. Definitely not the stuff that diets are made of, but absolutely delish.
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.
Ingredients in Chocolate Parfaits
- 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 Chocolate Oreo Parfaits
Chocolate Ganache/ Chocolate Moussse
- 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.
- Mix and cool. Let it sit for a couple minutes to melt the chocolate, then whisk the chocolate and cream together until smooth.
- 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
- 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.
- Add cream cheese. Add the room temperature cream cheese to the mixer and whip on high until light and fluffy.
- 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 Chocolate Mousse Parfaits
- 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.
- Prep piping bags. Scoop the whipped cream mixture and whipped chocolate ganache into separate piping bags and cut the tips off.
- 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.
- Serve. Garnish the top with a bit more whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed Oreos, then serve immediately. Enjoy!
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.
Dessert parfaits in the United States, like this Chocolate Oreo Parfait, refer to any sweet treat with layers of cream, fruit, chocolate, cookies and more served in a clear glass or mason jar. Often, parfaits are topped with whipped cream, fruit and/or nuts. Sometimes parfaits will also have ice cream layers.
The ganache can be made up to 4 days ahead of time and stored in the fridge. That way, when you go to assemble you will only need to whip the ganache, make your whipped topping layer and assemble!
These Chocolate Oreo Parfaits taste best when assembled and eaten soon after so that the Oreos don’t get a chance to become soggy. But, you can store them in the fridge for up to 2 more days and they will still taste delicious.
Chocolate Oreo Parfait Recipe
Ingredients
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
- ⅔ cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups Oreos crushed, reserve ½ cup for topping
Instructions
Chocolate Ganache
- To make the chocolate ganache, 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. Let it sit for a couple minutes to melt the chocolate, then whisk the chocolate and cream together until smooth.
- 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
- 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 add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar slowly while mixing, then transfer to another bowl.
- Add the room temperature cream cheese to the mixer and whip on high until light and fluffy. Carefully add in one scoop of whipped cream at a time until the cream cheese and whipped cream are combined.
Assembling the Parfaits
- 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.
- Scoop the whipped cream mixture and whipped chocolate ganache into separate piping bags and cut the tips off.
- 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.
- Garnish the top with a bit more whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed Oreos, then serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Here are some more chocolate desserts that we love!
- Chocolate Fondue
- 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
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These Chocolate Oreo Parfaits are loaded with crushed Oreos, whipped cream, chocolate ganache and cream cheese. They're simple, delicious and make an impressive presentation with very little effort!
wilhelmina
These were so easy and my family totally devoured them! Who needs intricate fancy desserts when you have something this easy and delish up your sleeve?
Ashley
Made these with my kids and everyone loved them!