You don’t have to go another day without experiencing the most delicious cookies and cream pie. Made from only 6 ingredients including cream cheese, heavy cream, and Oreo cookies, this simple pie is mostly no-bake and sets up in the refrigerator. It tastes like the filling of an Oreo and I guarantee you won’t be able to put your fork down!
Tell Me About This Cookies & Cream Pie
- Texture: This is an extra creamy pie. The Oreo cookies inside the filling soften over time, so you have even more contrast to the crunchy crust beneath it.
- Flavor: If you like Oreo cookies, you will LOVE this pie. Though the filling is made with cream cheese, it doesn’t particularly taste like cheesecake. The cream cheese adds a little tang; the flavor would be pretty flat without it. (And the pie wouldn’t set up.) If you’re in the mood for cake, here’s my cookies and cream cake recipe.
- Ease: This is one of the most effortless dessert recipes I’ve ever made in a pie dish—a beginner can definitely handle it. This could also be a very fun and approachable baking project for little bakers! With supervision, of course.
- Baking: The Oreo crust sets up in the oven, the filling sets up in the refrigerator. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes, let it cool as you make the filling, then spread in the filling.
- Time: From mixing bowls to refrigerator in about 30 minutes. However, just like our peanut butter banana cream pie, the filling takes at least 6 hours to set up, so plan ahead. If you’re in a rush, you could also freeze this pie—it’ll still take at least 4 hours to firm up, though.
This is a wonderful make-ahead dessert option and you could even make it a few days in advance. (The ultimate test to your self control.) It’s also a fun, non-traditional option to include on your menu of Thanksgiving pie recipes. Even classic apple pie, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie enthusiasts won’t be able to resist a slice!
Oreo Cookie Crust
You need Oreos for the filling, so why not use the rest of the package for a homemade Oreo cookie crust? Just 2 ingredients: Oreo cookies and melted butter. Using a food processor or blender, pulse/blend 22 whole Oreo cookies (the cream filling and cookie) into crumbs. You should get about 2 packed cups, or 250g. Mix with melted butter, then press mixture tightly into a pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool. That’s it! That’s how easy a homemade Oreo cookie crust is. It’s the same exact crust you use for mocha chocolate pudding pie and caramel turtle brownie pie. Be sure to use the packaged Oreos here and not homemade Oreo cookies.
- Find more Oreo crust tips and techniques on my Oreo cookie crust page.
- If you don’t have a food processor/blender, place the Oreo cookies in a large zipped-top bag and crush with a rolling pin. Keep in mind that the finer the crumb, the better the crust will hold its shape.
Overview & Photos: How to Make the Cookies & Cream Pie Filling
Have you ever made no bake cheesecake, peanut butter pie, or my no bake pumpkin cheesecake? We’re doing something similar here. Whip heavy cream into peaks, then set aside. This homemade unsweetened whipped cream adds a stable, yet unbelievably creamy foundation. There’s no need for gelatin, cornstarch, or any other thickening ingredients.
After that, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract together. Then fold in the whipped heavy cream and some chopped Oreo cookies. One 14.3-ounce package of Oreo cookies usually contains 36 cookies; use 20 in the crust and chop up 12 for the filling.
Success Tip: Be sure to use 8 ounces (226g) of brick-style cream cheese, not the spreadable kind from a tub. Let it soften to room temperature, like we do when we make Oreo balls, so it will mix easily with the other ingredients.
- By the way, if you want a peanut butter variation, use the filling from my peanut butter pie instead. You can fold in chopped Oreos (or peanut butter Oreos!) and skip the chocolate topping.
Spread into the baked and cooled Oreo cookie crust. I like using a large or small offset spatula to make the job easier.
Refrigerator or Freezer?
The pie sets up in the refrigerator, but you could certainly freeze it instead like an ice cream cake. The filling itself won’t freeze, but the Oreo cookie crust becomes a little hard. We prefer it out of the refrigerator because the filling is creamier and the crust is easier to cut & eat.
Homemade whipped cream adds a beautiful finishing touch. It uses some of the same ingredients we need for the filling. Pick up a pint of heavy cream and use half for the filling and half for the whipped cream topping. You could even add some hot fudge sauce on top, too.
EASY & CONVENIENT. 🙂
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Cookies & Cream Pie (Oreo)
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours, 40 minutes
- Yield: one 9-inch pie
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
This cookies & cream pie features a crunchy Oreo cookie crust and gloriously creamy filling that sets up in the refrigerator. Easy enough for any beginner baker to handle!
Ingredients
Crust
- 22 regular Oreo cookies (not Double-Stuf)
- 5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup (240ml) cold heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup (90g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 12 whole Oreos, chopped (about 1.5 cups, or 135g)
- optional for topping: homemade whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F (177°C).
- Bake the crust: In a food processor or blender, pulse 22 Oreos (including the cream filling) into a fine crumb. You should have about 2 cups (packed) crumbs, or 250g. Pour crumbs into a large bowl. Add the melted butter and stir to combine. The mixture will be thick and quite wet. Try to smash/break up any large chunks. Pour the mixture into an un-greased 9-inch pie dish. With medium pressure using your hand, pat the crumbs down into the bottom and up the sides to make a compact, thick crust. See Oreo crust page for more success tips if needed. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool as you prepare the filling.
- Make the filling: Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the cold heavy cream into stiff peaks on medium-high speed, about 4 minutes. Set aside. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until perfectly smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a silicone spatula as needed. Add the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract and beat on medium-high speed until combined. Make sure there are no large lumps of cream cheese. If there are lumps, keep beating until smooth.
- Using your mixer on low speed or a silicone spatula, fold the whipped cream and chopped Oreos into the cream cheese mixture until combined. This takes several turns of your silicone spatula. Combine slowly as you don’t want to deflate all the air in the whipped cream.
- Spread filling into cooled crust. Use an offset spatula to smooth down the top.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to 2 days. The longer refrigerated, the better the pie will set up. You could also freeze the pie for at least 4 hours and up to 3 months. The crust is a little difficult to eat frozen, though.
- Feel free to garnish the pie with whipped cream. I used Ateco 849 piping tip for the whipped cream in the pictured pie. Using a clean sharp knife, cut into slices for serving. For neat slices, wipe the knife clean between each slice.
- Cover and store leftover pie in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: This pie can be made up to 2 days in advance. It can be refrigerated in step 6 for up to 2 days before serving. You can also make the crust 1–2 days ahead of time. After it cools, cover and refrigerate it for 1–2 days before adding the filling. Another way to make this pie ahead of time is to freeze it. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy from the freezer or let it soften for 1–2 hours in the refrigerator or at room temperature before slicing and serving.
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- Oreos: You need 22 regular Oreo cookies for the crust and 12 for the filling. You usually get 36 Oreos in a 14.3-ounce package (which is the typical size in the U.S.). Feel free to use the remaining Oreos left in the package if you’d like more chopped Oreos in the filling, or you could cut them in half and set the halves into the top of the pie slices for serving. I typically use plain, but you can use peanut butter or mint Oreos in the crust and filling. Do not use Double-Stuf.
I need to make 4 dozen individual desserts for a graduation dinner. I was thinking of trying this in individual muffin liners. Has anyone tried this with success? I noticed that some folks have made it in a 9×9 or 9×13 pan, which could be a back up plan.
Hi Sue, we haven’t tested a mini pie version using a muffin pan, but a few readers have reported success doing so! Let us know if you give it a try.
Didn’t expect to love this one so much!!! I made this for family and friends who love oreos, but i’m not a big oreo fan so i didn’t plan to even try it. I licked the filling off the spoon and WOW, it’s sooooo good, so much better than all those cool whip-based pies you get at potlucks. I have never once made a less than stellar recipe from this site, so i shouldn’t be surprised that this one was a winner too!
Hello Sally,
This cake looks amazing and I want to make it for Easter for my family who all adore cheese cake, I am wondering whether I could place a portion of sour cream in to give that extra cheesecake vibe, is this necessary as it may actually taste like cheese cake already? And have you attempted this before or have any advice?
Warm regards,
Chanel
Hi Chanel! Sour cream would be too loose for this no-bake recipe, and it would not set properly. You could add Oreos to our baked cheesecake pie recipe (with an Oreo crust) if you would like a more cheesecake-y flavor.
I didn’t have a pie dish so I made this recipe in an 8×8 pan and turned it into bars, and it was still delicious! Bonus: I had extra filling leftover and decided to use it as cookie dip with some of my Oreos, and holy moly was THAT good!
Can I put a tablespoon or so of Cream d Mint in the filling and or some green food coloring for St. Patrick’s Day
Hi Carole, absolutely! You might also enjoy these mint chocolate brownies, too.
Hello! I am trying to feed a crowd at work- do you think I could double this and make in a 9×13 or would you recommend another option? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Megan, we haven’t tested it, but a few other readers have made it in a 9×13 pan with success. Doubling the crust may be a little too much though. Try 1.5x the crust. Add a couple minutes onto the crust bake time, too. Hope it’s a hit!
Hi! I’ve made this in a 9×13 pan twice with a mint Oreo crust (I used 33 mint Oreos & 5 TBSP of butter) and baked it for 10 min and I doubled the filling and used 24 coarsely chopped mint Oreos. It’s delightful!
I love your recipes and baking advice. I need help with an old European recipe from my grandmother. She was Slovenian. It is a yeast dough rolled out and filled with nuts, poppy seed, date or apricot filling. My yeast breaks down and activates. I suspect it has to do with the temperature of my butter. If I email the recipe, could you provide me some advice? My dad is almost 80 and not in good health and I would like to bake these for him
Hi Kristen! I can certainly try to help as much as I can, without trying the recipe. sally(at)sallysbakingaddiction.com
Sally, I think she is referring to Potica. My aunties taught me how to make it, and they learned from their Slovenian Grandmother. The dough is tricky. It has to be rolled and stretched until it’s almost paper thin.
Made this for thanksgiving (we were all sick and stayed home so I went super non traditional) and we all loved it. The recipe was pretty easy and I made it the day before so it could set up overnight. I could see making it with mint Oreos and a splash of mint extract for the holidays.
Hi Sally, the Oreo cookie crust came out nice and crunchy, and the cookies and cream pie got raves at dinner. Two people said it was the best pie they ever had. Thank you for the hints, I was able to refrigerate it once we got to our destination. I will be making this at next year’s family function too!
I made this pie for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it – this was the first pie I’ve ever made and I was worried that I did it wrong, but it was actually so good and came out of the dish so nicely! Definitely making this again!!
Hi Sally, I’m going to make this for Thanksgiving this year. I got ahead of myself and baked the Oreo crust early and then baked it and froze it. Can I just make the filling for the pie and put it into the frozen crust?
Hi Carol, I would bring the crust to room temperature. I fear with it being frozen, that the filling won’t adhere to it.
Hi Sally, I made this pie today with my pre-made Oreo cookie crust that had been frozen. I left it out in the counter to thaw awhile and I think it will set in just fine. I put it back in the freezer until Thursday morning. I will add the whipped cream roses and Oreo cookie halves and we aren’t going to eat it until the late afternoon. Should I try and keep it refrigerated? We leave for the event mid-morning, so it would sit out all day otherwise…I think it’s going to be a big hit this Thanksgiving!
Hi Carol! Yes, keep the pie cold for as long as possible. Let us know how it goes!
This was soooo delicious! I had a little trouble serving – the crust stuck to my glass pie dish a bit. Do you have any suggestions? Would a circle of parchment under the crust help?
Hi Kathy, we’re so glad you loved this one! The crust can become pretty hard if it’s over-baked or if the Oreos aren’t ground up enough. Both easy fixes for next time. If it wasn’t over-baked and the Oreos were a fine crumb and the crust is still difficult to cut, use a slightly sharper knife and a bit of arm muscle! It will come loose. A parchment paper round can definitely help, too.
I made this last year for Thanksgiving, and it was a huge hit!! Will be making it again this year
This pie is so so good. Will definitely be making again!
Really want to try this recipe! I live in Ireland and am not sure where I can find brick cream cheese. I made a simple cheesecake with the spreadable Philadelphia cheese and it came out ok. Would that be appropriate for this recipe? Thank you!
Hi Aliya! In the U.S. block cream cheese is very different than the tubs and is the only cream cheese that will work for this pie. We have been told by readers outside the U.S. that cream cheese in a tub is different from ours and can work, but we have not tested it. Please let us know if you try!
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. We have a potluck on Sunday for our Church Anniversary.
Will let you know how it was received.
My family loves this pie. I have to make 2 of them every Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Thank you for this recipe. I want to make it for a birthday. Do you really think it would work for me to double the recipe and make it in a springform pan for a bigger pie??
Hi Holli, the recipe as is will work in a 9 inch springform pan. If you have a 10 inch springform pan, you can 1.5x the recipe, fill your 10 inch pan accordingly, and then use the leftovers for a few mini pies using a muffin tin. Hope this helps!
I’ve made the Oreo pie twice now and it could not be any easier (or any more delicious). I only have a 9.5″ pie pan which worked out well, but I suggest adding maybe another 1/2 batch of crust to help fill the bottom and edges. I forgot about that when I made it a second time, but when I make it in the future I’ll be sure to 1.5x the crust!
Can you use thin Oreos as well?
Hi Lisa, you could use Oreo thins in the filling if desired, but we recommend sticking with regular Oreos for the crust.
This looks delicious! My dad loves Oreos but some of my family members are not cheesecake fans. Is this like a no bake cheesecake or is the flavor different?
Hi Ann, Though the filling is made with cream cheese, it doesn’t particularly taste like cheesecake. The cream cheese adds a little tang; the flavor would be pretty flat without it. Another option would be this Cookies & Cream Cake–another favorite for Oreo fans!
I prefer the Double Stuf, and I’ve also had good luck with the Golden Oreos; in fact, If I want a bit less chocolate flavor, I mix the two. I’m still looking for an equivalency of Double Stuf to one cup, but it seems I’ll have to do the research myself. Not that I’m complaining . . .
I made this recipe for an office potluck this week and it was a big hit. I had to make it gluten free and lactose free and it was still amazing. My pie plate was a bit shallow, so had some leftover filling, which my husband used to top his icecream with some chocolate syrup. He loved it as well. I have been using your recipes over the last several months and every time people are impressed and ask for the recipe. I have shared your recipes and said your name so often, I feel like we are old friends. Thank you for always making me look good.
Thank you so much for making and trusting our recipes, Danne! We’re glad this one was a hit.
Can you tell me how you made this lactose free? I was thinking tofutti cream cheese-which comes in a tub but isn’t whipped, and is similar to brick cream cheese. Thanks
Delicious recipe and super easy to make with my toddler – when he wasn’t trying to sneak the Oreos into his mouth that is. Unfortunately I didn’t see the note about not using double stuff Oreos until I had already made it. It turned out okay so I’m curious why it’s not recommended? Thanks!
Hi Emily, I’m glad the pie turned out well for you! The Double Stuf can cause an Oreo crust to be a little too greasy, from the extra cream filling. But if it worked for you, that’s great!
Can’t wait to try this. Can I use a 9″ springform pan?
Hi Mercedes, a 9 inch springform pan would work just fine!
Hi Sally, can I substitute gluten free Oreos for this recipe?
Hi Katie, that should work just fine!
I cheated and bought an oreo crust at the store, and used 2 cups cool whip instead of making my own whipped cream. This was delicious!
Incredibly delicious and a great hit at get togethers.
This recipe won me second place in a pie baking contest! Absolutely delicious. The filling is so smooth. Thanks, Sally!
Hi Sally! I LOVE this recipe!
This time i made it in a smaller dish so i have filling left over, how can i properly store it? Or do i just throw it out? Thank you!
Hi Forrest, the filling will stay good for up to two days in the fridge, or you could freeze it for up to two months.