Oreo Fluff Dessert Recipe: No-Bake Cookies and Cream Delight

Made with rich chocolate pudding, Oreo cookies, and mini marshmallows, Oreo fluff is an easy no-bake dessert with a light, airy texture and plenty of chocolate flavor.

When the weather heats up, a no-bake dessert is a welcome choice. Oreo-based no-bake treats have a special appeal—think Oreo pie, Oreo truffles, or Oreo ice cream. Oreo fluff joins that list as a quick, crowd-pleasing option that’s perfect for summer gatherings.

What is Oreo fluff?

Fluff is a classic, vintage-style dessert popular in the Midwest. Despite the name, it’s not a salad—it’s a sweet, creamy dish made from a base of pudding and/or cream cheese combined with whipped topping. The name “fluff” comes from the dessert’s light, airy texture.

There are many flavors of fluff: pineapple, orange, cranberry, and the well-known Watergate salad (pistachio fluff), among others. Oreo fluff is the chocolate-forward version: a creamy mixture of chocolate pudding and cream cheese studded with crushed Oreos and mini marshmallows. Because it requires no baking, it’s ideal for warm days.

How to make Oreo fluff

Oreo fluff is simple to prepare and a fun recipe to make with kids since it’s no-bake and mostly assembly. The steps are straightforward: beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla, fold in prepared instant pudding, then add whipped topping, crushed Oreos, and optional mini marshmallows. Chill, then serve.

Ingredients you’ll need

• 8 ounces room-temperature cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3/4 cup 2% or whole milk
• 1 (8-ounce) container thawed whipped topping
• 12 coarsely crushed Oreo cookies
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)

Tips for best results: use room-temperature cream cheese so it whips smooth, buy instant pudding (not cook-and-serve), and be sure the whipped topping is fully thawed. If you prefer, substitute stabilized whipped cream for the whipped topping. Garnish with extra whipped topping and crushed Oreos if desired.

Make this recipe

1. Beat the cream cheese in a mixer for about 3 minutes until very smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat for another 2–3 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed.

2. In a separate bowl whisk the instant pudding mix with the milk. Let it sit a few minutes to thicken.

3. Add the thickened pudding to the cream cheese mixture and beat until fully combined, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure everything is incorporated.

4. Fold in the thawed whipped topping until evenly mixed. Stir in the crushed Oreos and the mini marshmallows.

5. Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours before serving to let the flavors meld and the texture set.

Recipe substitutions

This recipe uses chocolate pudding for an extra-chocolate profile, but you can easily change the flavor. Instant Oreo (cookies-and-cream) pudding, vanilla, or cheesecake pudding will all work. For a different twist, try vanilla pudding with Golden Oreos for a non-chocolate version, or lemon pudding with lemon Oreos for a bright variation.